Black Eyed Peas Bring Down the House at Jazzablanca 2025

Jazzablanca’s opening weekend delivered spectacle, rhythm, and one unforgettable night in Casablanca.

Fez– Casablanca’s Anfa Park was on fire Saturday night as the Black Eyed Peas took over Jazzablanca with a show that was nothing short of explosive.

But the magic didn’t start with them, it had been building all evening, and by the time the headliners walked on stage, the festival was already in full swing.

Opening the night, Nubya Garcia brought a wave of cool with her sleek, London-style jazz.

Her sound was refined, rich, and quietly powerful, setting the tone for a night that would keep shifting gears.

Next came Caravan Palace, who turned the energy all the way up. Their electro-swing beats turned the Casa Anfa stage into a massive open-air dancefloor.

Think joy, rhythm, and a playful chaos that had the whole crowd moving.

Then, the moment everyone had been waiting for: Black Eyed Peas. As soon as they launched into their set, the atmosphere cracked open.

Hit after hit, energy on overdrive, and a crowd that sang every lyric back, it was the kind of performance that reminds you why this group matters, and they owned the stage.

But what made this night stand out wasn’t just the music. It was everything around it. Jazzablanca has grown into a festival that knows exactly what it’s doing.

The production was seamless, the crowd beautifully mixed, young, old, families, fans, and the whole space felt safe, exciting, and alive. Every detail, from logistics to lineup, was clearly handled with care.

That level of precision and ease doesn’t happen by accident. It speaks to a festival that’s hit its stride. Jazzablanca isn’t just booking global names, it’s creating the kind of environment that artists want to return to and audiences want to stay in. There’s a real sense of trust now – and it shows.

The weekend actually started with a very different atmosphere. On Friday, July 4th, the city itself became a stage.

Glen David Andrews and his brass band lit up the streets between Rick’s Café and the Marché Central with a lively parade.

That same night, Moroccan group Daraa Tribes played a free show at the Parc de la Ligue Arabe, reconnecting with the crowd in a setting that felt open and grounded.

Meanwhile, back at Anfa Park, Polish guitarist Marcin gave an intimate, technically sharp performance, followed by Seu Jorge’s warm, soulful set that brought Brazil to Casablanca.

And then came Kool & The Gang. Classics, charisma, and the kind of energy that had thousands dancing like it was still the ’80s.

Now, after this massive opening, the festival enters a slower, more communal rhythm. From July 6 to 9, Jazzablanca’s Village at Anfa Park becomes the main stage, featuring eight concerts across four evenings that spotlight diverse artists in a space designed for connection, curiosity, and musical discovery. Soon after, to kick off the final weekend, Casablanca music lovers can expect the best, with A-List artists like Macklemore to Maalem Hamid El Kasri.