We’re excited to present Orinoco Fest 2026, a musical celebration of Leipzig’s independent music scene, taking place on September 5th!
Featuring performances by members of the Orinoco Books team, the festival will take you on a musical journey spanning experimental, folk, indie, and more. 🎵
✨ Free entry!
We warmly welcome donations, which help us continue bringing affordable and accessible musical events to the community.
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See you at Orinoco Fest! 💛📚
ORINOCO FEST LINEUP
Grushka is a cellist, multi-instrumentalist and composer based in Leipzig, Germany. Her work moves between ambient and experimental sound, tracing the landscapes of memory and imagination. Through intimate, meditative compositions, she explores connection to self, to nature, to the unseen. She is currently working on her debut album.
Karel Ensing is the founder of Orinoco Books and a recurring fixture at our bookstore events. A Dutch singer-songwriter, he is known for his intimate, fragile vocals and intricate nylon-string guitar work. He released his debut album, Morning, It Breathes, under the name Charles Frail in 2011. At Orinoco Fest ’26, Karel will perform songs from across his different musical projects.
Leon Pascal’s mellow Post-Folk songs are built around guitar and voice alone, featuring intricate guitar patterns and smooth vocal lines where every note is chosen carefully. His compositions balance complexity and accessibility with ease, inviting listeners to drift away while paying close attention to the play of their rich textures.
Odensus is the musical project of Chilean songwriter Tom Anabalon, currently based in Leipzig, Germany. Blending indie rock with stripped-down, melody-driven songwriting, his music draws influence from artists such as Lou Reed, Syd Barrett, and Bob Dylan, combining raw lyricism, melancholic textures, and minimalist arrangements.
The Orinocos: From just 2 songs in 2020 to a growing setlist (and after a successful performance at Orinoco Books Duisburg in June) our bookstore band is back! Get ready for their signature mix of catchy earworms, irresistible cuteness, and plenty of singalongs. Come join us and celebrate the return of a beloved Orinoco tradition!
