Nostalgia Lovers Festival Is Turning Up the Heat in Casablanca This Summer

Get ready to time-travel through sound, style and sparkle — because from July 3 to 5, Casablanca’s iconic Vélodrome will be transformed into the ultimate retro dance party. Welcome to the Nostalgia Lovers Festival, a high-octane celebration of 80s and 90s pop culture that’s gearing up to become the unmissable event of the Moroccan summer.

The Lineup Dreams Are Made Of

Picture this: basslines you can feel in your chest, lyrics you haven’t sung since your Walkman days, and a crowd moving in sync with every beat. Over three explosive nights, global icons and cult favorites will light up the stage.

• Thursday, July 3 kicks off with a bang: Thomas Anders of Modern Talking, Londonbeat, Boney M Xperience, 3T, Whigfield, Rozalla, Billy Crawford, Shola Ama, and Jeny Preston bring the house down.
• Friday, July 4 is no less electric: Lou Bega, Las Ketchup, Double You, Tania Evans (voice of Mr. Vain), Jenny from Ace of Base, Layzee (Mr. President), Bellini, Maxx, Kelly O (former Cappella), and La Cassette DJs set the rhythm.
• Saturday, July 5 delivers a grand finale with Salomé de Bahia, Gibson Brothers, Montell Jordan, C+C Music Factory, Reel 2 Real, ATC, Tina the Rock Show Experience, and La Movida Ibiza.

A Giant Open-Air Club Experience

The Vélodrome will morph into a full-blown retro paradise — think glowing neon lights, disco balls the size of beach balls, an oversized dance floor, vintage arcade games, and 90s gaming vibes. The setup promises Instagram-worthy backdrops, immersive art, chill-out zones, and surprise installations.

Fuel your night with themed bars, gourmet food courts, and retro-inspired fashion that’s practically begging for a spotlight. This isn’t just a concert — it’s a full-blown, multi-sensory, style-soaked spectacle.

One Last Spin: The “Olé Nostalgia” Brunch

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To wrap it all up, on Sunday, July 6 at 2 PM, the festival debuts the Olé Nostalgia Brunch — a hybrid fiesta that fuses the bold colors of Andalusia with the pop flair of the 80s. Expect Spanish brunch bites, immersive entertainment, and sizzling performances by Tito Puente Jr, Gipsy Five, and Susana Sanchez Jimenez.

As festival organizer Othman Benabdeljelil puts it: “The Nostalgia Brunch is a brand-new format. A musical and festive sensory experience designed to end the festival with a big smile and a fan in hand.” Dress code? Retro-Andalusian chic, naturally.

Final Word

This summer, Casablanca isn’t just throwing a party — it’s becoming the ultimate retro revival capital. Whether you lived it or just wish you had, Nostalgia Lovers Festival invites you to lose yourself in a past that never really left us.

Mark your calendars. Dig out your dancing shoes. The soundtrack of your youth is calling.