SLOW(36h)

In a society that is constantly rushing forward, SLOW(36h) invites you to slow down for 36 hours, to listen and to reflect. This festival of slowness creates space for attention, stillness and wonder, allowing you to experience how rich time can become when you no longer try to fill or control it. Inspired by cultures and traditions from around the world, SLOW(36h) explores alternative ways of relating to time, space and attention.

Music lies at the heart of the festival: from the meditative sound worlds of minimalist and experimental composers such as Alvin Lucier, Éliane Radigue and Phill Niblock to the subtle listening practices of composers associated with the Wandelweiser circle. 

SLOW(36h) also brings together musical traditions rooted in different cultures and spiritual practices, including Indian dhrupad, Moroccan Gnawa music and Sufi singing from Syria and Morocco. Previous editions have featured, among others, the Hathor Consort with vocalist Uday Bhawalkar, Mâalem Driss Filali and Mâalem Hicham Bilali, the Safa Ensemble of the Tariqa Qadiriyya Boutchichiyya, and the ensemble Jawa.

Sound art, meditative listening experiences and activities that bring body and mind to rest are also integral to the festival. From concerts and sound installations to moments of silence and encounters, SLOW(36h) invites you to find your own rhythm, sharpen your senses and temporarily let go of time. No rush, no fixed schedule, no constant glancing at the clock. Follow your intuition, wander through the festival and discover how much there is to experience when you take the time.