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Afrobeat, Ethio-Jazz, Cumbia Collective from Helsinki

Upcoming Gigs

13.2.2026 - Open Jam @ Cable Factory Kahvibaari

We continue our ongoing residency and open jam session at Kahvibaari in Kaapelitehdas (Cable Factory, Helsinki). Every first Friday of the month (exceptionally the 2nd Friday this January and February) Friction Groove Collective performs a short showcase concert, before opening the stage to invite players of all ages and skill level to join us for an easy-going open stage jam session primarily focused on groove based music, jazz, latin and afrobeat.
Entry is free and happy hour prices apply at the bar.

6.3.2026 - Open Jam @ Cable Factory Kahvibaari

We invite you to join us for the March installment of the open jam session at Kahvibaari in Kaapelitehdas (Cable Factory, Helsinki).
Every first Friday of the month, Friction Groove Collective performs a short showcase concert, before opening the stage to invite players of all ages and skill level to join us for an easy-going open stage jam session primarily focused on groove based music, jazz, latin and afrobeat.
Entry is free and happy hour prices apply at the bar.

Past Live Highlights

Friction at Espan Lava 2025

We were thrilled to be featured on the Espa Stage as part of the 2025 Espan Lava open stage series presented by Savoy Theatre.

Friction at Kekri Suomenlinna

Friction has performed as part of the Viaporin Kekri—All saints day—festivities on Suomenlinna Island between 2020 and 2024.