Nostalgia Lovers Festival

مهرجان عاشقي الحنين

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Cultural & TraditionalCasablanca
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsMost festivals chase current chart hits, but
Language["ar"]Currency: MAD
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Nostalgia Lovers Festival in Casablanca

Nostalgia Lovers Festival turns the Velodrome de Casablanca into a three-night tribute to the anthems of the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s. In just three editions it has become one of the most talked-about music festivals on the African continent, and the 2026 edition, its third, ran June 18-20 and drew more than 25,000 attendees, with headliners including Gloria Gaynor, Earth Wind and Fire, Village People, and Blackstreet.

Nostalgia is usually treated as a niche booking strategy, a single throwback act slotted into an otherwise contemporary festival lineup.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Most festivals chase current chart hits, but Nostalgia Lovers built its entire identity around music that already had decades to prove its staying power

02

The mystery stays covered

Booking acts like Gloria Gaynor, Earth Wind and Fire, and the Village People alongside CeCe Peniston and Sandra means the festival draws a genuinely multigenerational crowd, parents who danced to these songs the first time around bringing children who know them only from samples and soundtracks

03

The city starts moving

Blending disco, soul, funk, and dance-pop across a single lineup, with DJ sets from figures like DJ Cut Killer bridging eras, gives each night a continuous throughline rather than a series of disconnected acts

04

The water draws everyone in

The speed of its growth stands out: over 25,000 attendees across three nights by its third edition suggests a genuine appetite Casablanca's calendar hadn't served before

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

In just three editions

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the festival has established a consistent format: three consecutive nights at the Velodrome de Casablanca built entirely around music from the 1980s

The sacred route

Living ritual

mixing international legacy acts with Moroccan DJ talent on the same bill

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Casablanca you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Casual festival wear, with many attendees leaning into throwback outfits inspired by 1980s and 1990s fashion to match the musical theme.

Safety

At Nostalgia Lovers Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Nostalgia Lovers Festival does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["ar"] · MAD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map33.59 N, 7.61 WOpen in Google Maps

Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco

Nearest airportCMN — Mohammed V
TransportStay close enough to the part of Casablanca you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Nostalgia Lovers Festival does not become the hardest part.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Nostalgia Lovers Festival?

Nostalgia Lovers Festival is listed for Past edition: 18–20 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Nostalgia Lovers Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Casablanca, Morocco. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Casablanca, Casablanca-Settat, Morocco

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
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