Empanadas Ilegales is a Vancouver-based tropical psychedelic music ensemble known for genre-bending compositions and kinetic live performances.
Formed in 2017 by musicians with roots in Colombia,Argentina, and Canada, the group merges LatinAmerican traditions with surf rock, free jazz, and experimental psychedelia.
Their 2025 album
Sancocho Trifásico put them on the map internationally: Bandcamp Daily feature, Songlines review, CBC radio play, festival slots at FME, Calgary Folk, and Montreal Jazz Fest.
Far Out Magazine named it one of five 21st century cumbia masterpieces, writing that the band is “not only carrying the torch of that legendary cumbia sound into the modern age, but adapting and adding to the sound in a way that will keep the scene moving organically.”
LABORATORIO TROPICAL is where that musical alchemy continues.
Arrive at 11 pm and enjoy some of the Latin orchestra before the late-night global party begins at midnight!
Late kitchen • Late last call
Vinyl Set by Sonic Sancocho (Juana Go-Gó & Olasconola)
+ Special Guests
Photo: Ori Dagan
