La Rumba

La Rumba Globally-inspired music events based in Sheffield, UK

La Rumba is a British-Latino collective based in the UK, showcasing our favourite sounds and artists from across the globe. Previous DJ include:

Adesse Versions, Afrodeutsche, Amaliah, Anunaku, Apricot Ballroom, Aroop Roy, Auntie Flo, Awesome Tapes From Africa, Bellaire, Big Miz, Cal Jader, Channel One, Coco María, Commodo, Crazy P, Dan Shake, Demi Riquísimo, DJ BORING, Djrum, Esa, Freddie Norwoo

d, Giovanna, Hannah Wants, Horse Meat Disco, Jaguar, Jay Duncan, Jasper James, KETTAMA, Kahn + Neek, Kornél Kovács, Krywald & Farrer, Lukas Wigflex, Luke Howard, Luke Una, Mafalda, Manami, Maurice Fulton, Mehmet Aslan, Melé, Midland, Moxie, Mr. Scruff, Mungo’s Hifi, MYNA, O’Flynn, OK Williams, Optimo (Espacio), Pangaea, Peach, Pearson Sound, Romare, Reeshy, Ross From Friends, Shanti Celeste, SNO, Tarzsa, Tommy Farrow, Tropical Pressure Soundsystem, Yak, Willow, Zion Train, Zubz

Previous Live guests:
Afriquoi, Aziza & Finguz, CAIN, Cable Street Collective, Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra, Dele Sosimi x Medlar, Elusive Dip, Franz Von, Fuji Speedway, K.O.G (live) K.O.G & The Zongo Brigade, Mango Rescue Team, Necktr, Nubiyan Twist, ONIPA, Plantfood, Rumbi Tauro, Sauti Sol, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, TC & The Groove Family, Yarni, Zongo FM

02/06/2026

10 days to go! Crate‑digging magic from London to Porto 🌞

Mafalda is a London-based, Portuguese DJ and crate-digger known for her joyful, eclectic sets that blend jazz, soul, gospel, and Brazilian rarities. She co-runs the esteemed reissue label Melodies International and hosts the monthly Tropic of Love radio show on NTS Radio.

Raised in Porto, Portugal, she moved to London in 2014 after being mesmerized by DJs playing spiritual jazz in clubs.

Melodies International: She quickly embedded herself in the London record community and partnered with Sam Shepard (Floating Points) to run Melodies International and its associated party, You’re A Melody.

Mafalda’s Ethos: Her DJing motto is simple: “only play the records you really, really love.”

We’re blessed to have her play an extended 4 hour set b2b with Coco María next Friday 12th June at Sidney & Matilda 🧡

01/06/2026

Less than 2 weeks to go now until Nightmares on Wax hits Electric Studios for our 9th birthday with Sinai Sound!

With a legacy spanning over three decades, George Evelyn - better known as Nightmares on Wax - has continually redefined himself and reshaped dub, trip hop, house and more into several critically acclaimed studio albums, mixtapes and singles over the years.

From the sample-rich days of Smokers Delight to the introspective and transformative journey of Shout Out! To Freedom, he’s created a body of work that isn’t just about music, but emotional resonance, culture, and evolution.

31/05/2026

Less than 2 weeks to go now until Coco María packs her suitcase full of records and heads up to Sheffield for our 9th birthday party 🥳

Known for playing some incredible and beautiful vinyl selections, this one takes us back to in 2022 where we caught Coco playing this 7+ minute long chuggy, rhythmic and obscure number to a packed out in the early afternoon.

We’re down to our last few combo tickets for our evening session too so act fast if you’re in, set times are coming soon!

28/05/2026

2 weeks to go until we welcome Mafalda back with this lovely bunch to and !

This one’s a throwback to when we caught her at back in 2021 ☀️

28/05/2026

Picture this, you’re an admirer of Latin culture, an open-minded music lover, or simply looking for a stripped back rave in the centre of Sheffield.

Perreo? Guaracha? Reggaeton? UK-bass-influenced, funky, experimental, sensual Latin percussion? We’ve got you covered.

UK pioneer of the “Latin Club” sound, Florentino lands at Sidney & Matilda alongside Me Gusta Collective for a night of pure fuego.

Downstairs: dark, smoky basement pressure — dembow, bass weight, fast percussion and club energy until late.

Upstairs: Coco María and Mafalda take us on a lighter trip with an extended b2b for when you’re ready to give the foot stomping a trade for hip swaying.

Bringing the sounds of Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Portugal, Ecuador, Bermuda and more to Sheffield — Friday 12th June. 2 weeks to go 🚀

🎥 Florentino - Dekmantel Selectors

27/05/2026

Just 16 days until we welcome the dub, trip-hop, house & disco legend Nightmares on Wax back to Sheffield for the first time in 7 years! 🪩

We’ll be graced with a 2.5 hour set from the man from Leeds on the Sinai Sound rig, giving him space to travel between the weird & wonderful sounds he’s known for and perfectly fitting for a La Rumba x Dub Shack affair 🔊

We’ve now sold out of 2nd release and onto final batch with 2 weeks to go ❤️

Fresh off a sunny weekend, we’re buzzing to share our full lineup poster for Friday the 12th June across two staple Shef...
26/05/2026

Fresh off a sunny weekend, we’re buzzing to share our full lineup poster for Friday the 12th June across two staple Sheffield venues 🪩

We’re bringing Leeds legend, Nightmares on Wax, and Sinai Sound System to Electric Studios off the back of NoW’s recent #1 UK Dance album release, in collaboration with Dub Shack 🔊

We’ll then be rolling the party over to Sidney & Matilda for a Latin American-centric party with Coco María, Mafalda, & Florentino in collaboration with Manchester crew, Me Gusta Collective 🔥

In 3 weeks time we celebrate 9 years of parties in Sheffield with a huge lineup of local talent joining us for the occasion:

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23/05/2026

POV: you’re at a jazz gig and a mosh pit breaks out 🎷

Nubiyan Twist live at Foundry in Sheffield on 21st May

🎵 Message - Nubiyan Twist

22/05/2026

Big big thank you to everyone that made it down to for last night for Nubiyan Twist & Yarni Ensemble - NT finishing with a bassline track had to be the perfect curveball Sheffield 🔥

Big up to everyone who made it down early for Yarni Ensemble to support your local talent, and to everyone that bought a ticket early to help make these shows happen.

Photos coming soon 📸

Next up is our 9th birthday on Friday 12th June ❤️

21/05/2026

Nubiyan Twist tonight at Foundry is fully SOLD OUT 🚨

Doors open at 19:00

Make sure to get down early for Yarni Ensemble at 20:00 🥁

Last entry is strictly 21:00 🚪

Nubiyan Twist 21:15 🎷

There will be no tickets on the door. Don’t say we didn’t warn you 👀

See you on the dancefloor 🪩

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