The cult French band Les Négresses Vertes returns to the European tour Zobi Tour 2026 – they are coming to Zagreb too!
// Saturday, 18.4. // Boogaloo, Zagreb
The legendary French group Les Négresses Vertes, one of the most recognizable exporters of French music in the world, is returning to the audience as part of the European tour Zobi Tour 2026, and they have announced the Zagreb concert on Saturday, 18.4.2026. at the Boogaloo club.
Les Négresses Vertes were founded in 1987 in Paris, and their beginnings are strongly connected to the punk subculture and street art from which many of their members came. The very name, chosen as a provocation and challenge to the social norms of the time, showed a rebellious spirit and a desire to break boundaries.
Their musical style soon became a recognizable mix of rock, punk, chanson, Latin rhythms, reggae and Roma music. This playful combination, based on strong and energetic performances, earned them a reputation as one of the most innovative bands on the French scene in the late 80s.
Their first album, Mlah (1988), brought them great success thanks to songs that combined humor, political engagement and infectious energy. The albums Famille Nombreuse (1991) and Zig-Zague (1992) followed, which confirmed their status outside of France. The band’s musical expression was always imbued with social commentary, but also with irony and playfulness, which allowed them to connect with a very diverse audience.
After the sudden death of charismatic frontman Heln in 1993, the band’s future was uncertain. However, the members continued to work and gradually began to explore electronics and modern production techniques.
Over the years, the band continued to develop its sound, maintaining an exotic mix of styles while adapting to new musical trends. Their songs have become synonymous with musical courage, openness and joy of life. Today they are considered a cult band that has left a lasting mark on French and European music history with its innovative approach. Their legacy lives on, in new generations that are discovering their unique and uninhibited sound. After a long break, Les Négresses Vertes reunited in 2018. The return was triumphant: a major world tour with as many as 350 concerts followed, ending in December 2024.
After the anniversary tour, Les Négresses Vertes are embarking on new adventures! This year they are returning with the European tour Zobi Tour 2026, which will bring unforgettable hits from their rich discography, with new arrangements and a fresh, powerful stage performance, and you have the opportunity to hear them live in Zagreb on April 18, 2026 at the Boogaloo club. Their concerts are known for their infectious energy, dancing and celebration of life – precisely what has made Les Négresses Vertes one of the most beloved bands on the Francophone scene. The audience in Zagreb can expect an evening filled with hits, rhythms that know no boundaries and an unforgettable atmosphere. Tickets are on sale through Eventim.
The following line-up will perform on stage in 2026:
Stéfane Mellino – guitar, vocals
François Tousch – accordion, backing vocals
Iza Mellino – percussion, backing vocals
Mich Ochowiak – trumpet, backing vocals
Gwen Badoux – trombone, backing vocalsMatthieu Rabaté – drums