Artefact Sound
Artefact Sound is a concert series accompanying the Artefact exhibition. Expect the best of international adventurous music and sound art, alongside innovators from the Belgian underground. All this in the perfect listening conditions of the impressive Soetezaal. Join us for a drink at the free opening night, dance the night away at Artefact Night or be surprised by sound art during the closing afternoon. In addition to concerts, there will also be talks, workshops, films, and an immersive subwoofer installation by Stefanie Egedy in STEK.
Artefact 2026: Opening night
Welcome to the free opening night of Artefact 2026 with a reception, speeches, live performances and afterparty.
Artefact Sound: أحمد [ahmed] / 1984
The best of the European improvisation scene has delivered the “best album of 2024” (The Wire Magazine), inspired by jazz composer Ahmed Abdul-Malik.
Artefact Sound: Abdullah Miniawy / Catharina Evens
One of the most important voices of the Arab avant-garde leaves every audience speechless.
Artefact Night: AliA & Artisjok Records / schntzl
Club night curated by Leuven's finest selector AliA and her label Artisjok, featuring DJ sets and live shows at the intersection of jazz, breaks, and jungle.
Shovel Dance Collective — Workshop: collective improvisation
Join a collective jam with British folk group Shovel Dance Collective.
Artefact Sound: Shovel Dance Collective / nykolaes & Daniël Paul
Nine-piece collective reinvents British folk music with heartwarming acoustic group improvisations.
Artefact closing day: Mazen Kerbaj / Thomas Ankersmit / Heleen Van Haegenborgh / ladr ache
Artefact concludes with a relaxed Sunday afternoon full of electronic music, sound performances and talks.