Global Grooves Brings World Cup Rhythms to Somerville City Hall on July 11

The World Cup delivers a once in a lifetime soundtrack: roaring anthems, jubilant cheers, and plenty of music. Inspired by the energy of the ongoing tournament, Somerville invites all to ‘Global Grooves: Rhythms of the Game,’ a celebration of music, culture, and community, on Saturday, July 11, from 12 to 4 p.m., on the City Hall concourse (93 Highland Ave.). Rain date is Sunday, July 12. 

Confirmed performers include 

• Flying Vipers— United Kingdom/England-inspired drum and bass with Jamaican and reggae influences  
• LLynks— French electro-pop  
• Iranian/Persian music performance 
• Scottish bagpipe performance 

Additional performers will be confirmed on somervilleartscouncil.org/events/global-grooves)

“The energy of the World Cup is infectious. It’s been inspiring to see communities local and from abroad coming together,” said Mayor Jake Wilson. “Whether you're a fan of the sport or the music, this event is a celebration of the cultural diversity that makes Somerville strong.” 

During the event, Somerville's City Hall concourse will transform into a vibrant gathering space for an afternoon of live music, DJs, cultural performances, soccer ball juggling, family-friendly activities, food and beverages, and opportunities for community organizations to engage with attendees. 

Global Grooves is presented by EventThem, with support from the Somerville Arts and Culture Division (formerly the Somerville Arts Council), and funding from the City of Somerville. Local businesses, community organizations, and cultural partners are invited to participate as sponsors, vendors, and collaborators. Interested sponsors and participants can contact EventThem at info@eventthem.com. 

"Somerville is home to people from all over the world, and this event is about celebrating those cultures through music, art, and community," said Bryan MacAuslan of EventThem. "The World Cup brings people together across borders, and we wanted to create a local event that captures that same spirit of connection and pride through the expression of music." 

For more information on Global Grooves, visit somervilleartscouncil.org/events/global-grooves. 

More Somerville World Cup Events -- including the SomerCup Community Soccer Tournament Open to All 

From local watch parties and extended hours for bars and restaurants to the SomerCup community soccer tournament open to all, Somerville is offering a range of events and opportunities to enjoy the World Cup spirit. For all information on World Cup events in Somerville, visit somervillema.gov/worldcup.

The deadline to register to play (for free) in the SomerCup tournament is Monday, July 6: sign up at somervillema.gov/worldcup.  

More About EventThem 

EventThem is a Somerville-based event production company that creates community-centered experiences celebrating culture, creativity, and connection. Through festivals, concerts, public events, and cultural programming, EventThem works with artists, organizations, businesses, and municipalities throughout Greater Boston to bring people together and create memorable experiences. 

Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should contact the ADA Coordinator in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov. 

The City of Somerville can provide you with an interpreter in your language for free. To request an interpreter, please contact us at languageaccess@somervillema.gov or call 311 (617-666-3311) at least 7 days in advance of this event.