Groove Biennale returns this October with The Post Eco (Sound) System Installation, presenting a multidisciplinary line-up of artists, DJs, and sound creators for a two-day gathering running from Thursday, 8 October to Friday, 9 October 2026 at Smoking Kills in Melville, Johannesburg.
Conceived as an extension of Groove Biennale’s commitment to experimental culture, the installation moves past traditional clubbing formats to transform sound into an immersive, multi-sensory environment where music intersects with visual art, spatial design, and community exchange.
Rather than positioning attendees as passive spectators, the installation invites participation and conversation, exploring how nightlife platforms can serve as spaces for collective expression and grassroots collaboration.
Artist Lineup & Sound Explorers
The two-day programme brings together a forward-thinking roster of local electronic and experimental acts:
- BŪJIN with LIKKLYLIKS
- DORMANTYOUTH
- JINJI B2B ZANGO KUBHEKA
- LOVING PARENTS
- ANXIOUSBABY
- MR FAGWINTER
- SCARS
Powered by Jägermeister’s Night Embassy & SAVE THE NIGHT
Groove Biennale forms an integral part of Jägermeister’s global Night Embassy and SAVE THE NIGHT initiatives, aimed at sustaining and nurturing the communities shaping the future of nightlife.
Night Embassy’s involvement goes beyond standard sponsorship, actively helping emerging creatives, marginalized groups, and underground collectives build inclusive spaces to experiment outside conventional commercial constraints.
“Groove Biennale is about creating a space where music, art and community can meet — where different creative voices can connect, experiment and help shape what comes next,” says Thelma Ndebele.
Event Summary & Venue Details
- Event Title: Groove Biennale: The Post Eco (Sound) System Installation
- Dates: Thursday, 8 October – Friday, 9 October 2026
- Venue: Smoking Kills, Melville, Johannesburg