The Yīn Yīn at Colour Fest 14 They are one of the most surprising acts of this year’s festival: the Dutch quartet bring their tropical psychedelia to the Riviera of Sunsets by Lamezia Terme for a single date, Wednesday 12 August 2026, in the Day 2 of the festival. A hypnotic, incredibly danceable live set, built around Thai funk, Asian disco and analogue synths, which will transform the beach into an open-air dance floor.

Who are Yīn Yīn?

The Yīn Yīn are born in Maastricht, in the Netherlands, in the 2017, from a jam session between Yves Lennertz and the drummer Kees Berkers. From that initial core, the project has grown to become a quartet a cult favourite on the European scene: today, the line-up brings together Kees Berkers, Remy Scheren, Erik Bandt (who took over from Lennertz) and Jerry Scherry, who joined on keyboards at the start of the 2025 instead of Robbert Verwijlen.

In less than a decade, they have built up an international reputation thanks to their instantly recognisable sound and tireless live performances, which have taken them to prestigious venues such as Lowlands, Le Guess Who?, Paléo and Eurosonic. Their stop at the Colour Fest It’s one of the few opportunities to see them in Italy this summer 2026.

The sound: tropical psychedelia and Asian disco

The figure for the Yīn Yīn It is an unusual, magnetic fusion. At its heart is the Thai and Laotian psychedelia of the 1970s — the so-called luk thung and the molam — mounted on Asian disco-funk, library music Italian, surfing e dub. The arrangements feature a blend of guitars fuzz, analogue synthesisers vintage, bouncy disco basslines and hypnotic percussion, with a melodic flair that gives a nod to both Khruangbin as for the Kraftwerk.

It’s music designed for dancing, but with a sound crafted with a collector’s eye: warm grooves, cinematic atmospheres and that sense of exotic travel that makes each of their tracks a little imaginary soundtrack. Live, the energy rises even further, and the audience inevitably ends up moving to the music.

Her discography and her new album “Yatta!”

The recording career of the Yīn Yīn He has gone from strength to strength, album after album, always with various record labels Bongo Joe e Glitterbeat:

• The Rabbit That Hunts Tigers (2019, Bongo Joe) — the debut album that established them as the new sensation on the global psychedelic scene.
• The Age of Aquarius (2022) — recorded during lockdown, with a more electronic and cosmic sound.
• Mount Matsu (2024, Glitterbeat) — an album that marks the height of his artistic maturity, featuring new influences from Japan, including city pop and instrumental folk.
• Yatta! (23 January 2026, Glitterbeat) — their fourth album, preceded by the singles “Spirit Adapter” e “Lecker Song”.

“Yatta!” — which in Japanese means “We’ve done it!” — is the band’s most recent and brilliant work. It is a kaleidoscope that blends Italo-disco, library music, psychedelic synths and Eastern-style instrumentation, with touches of soul, funk, soft rock and even a hint of ABBA: basically, 1970s Europop refracted through a psychedelic prism. It’s exactly the sort of material that the Yīn Yīn will lead to the Colour Fest 14, in one of the liveliest and most festive sets on the entire programme.

Why you should see them at Color Fest 14

The Colour Fest has always cultivated a solid following of international psychedelia, and the Yīn Yīn They fit perfectly into this tradition of exotic, festive sounds that work a treat by the sea. Seeing them on the Falcone and Borsellino promenade At sunset, it perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the festival, as summed up in the slogan “Summer on a Solitary Beach”.

Their live performance on 12 August It forms part of a very eventful day: the Day 2 of Colour Fest 14 It brings together a very diverse line-up of guests. Here are some names not to be missed, along with the Yīn Yīn:

• The pop-electronic elegance of Sebastien Tellier.
• The dawn concert of Cosmo, scheduled for the morning on the Pinewood Stage.
• The pop writing of All Phenomena and the electronics of Populous.

You can find all the artists and the latest timetable in the Full line-up for Color Fest 2026.

When and where are Yīn Yīn playing?

The Yīn Yīn take the stage at the Colour Fest 14 at Day 2, Wednesday 12 August 2026, a Lamezia Terme (CZ), on the Falcone and Borsellino promenade - the Riviera of Sunsets. The festival takes place on the’11, 12 e 13 August 2026, on four stages overlooking the sea, with the CUPRA Stage – Sunset Stage as the beating heart of the evenings.

Frequently asked questions

When are Yīn Yīn playing at Color Fest 14?

The Yīn Yīn are scheduled in the Day 2 of the festival, Wednesday 12 August 2026, a Lamezia Terme, on the Falcone and Borsellino promenade.

What kind of music do Yīn Yīn play?

A mix of Thai and Laotian psychedelia the 1970s, Asian disco-funk, library music e Italo-disco: warm, danceable instrumental music, perfect for a live performance on the beach at sunset.

What is Yīn Yīn’s latest album?

Their latest album is “Yatta!”, released on 23 January 2026 for Glitterbeat: the material the band will be performing on stage at the Colour Fest.

How much are tickets for Color Fest 2026?

I tickets of Colour Fest 14 start from 35 euro for a single day, with subscriptions three days and packages 2 Days. If you’d like to stay near the festival, the following are available: Camping Ulisse (from 70 euro) and the Lido La Baia (from 60 euro). You can find all the options on the page Tickets and Info.

What else is there to do in Calabria apart from the festival?

Lamezia Terme is a great base from which to explore the coast, villages and countryside: have a look at the guide what to do in Calabria to plan your holiday around the Colour Fest.

Experience Yīn Yīn live: book now

The Yīn Yīn It’s one of the most danceable and original live shows of the summer 2026, and to the Colour Fest 14 You’ll find them by the sea in Lamezia Terme the 12 August. The three-day subscriptions are sold out: if you want to make the most of all three days, it’s best to get a move on now. As for accommodation, the’The urgency is real: the Camping Ulisse è sold out for the 12 and 13 August, whilst the Lido La Baia.

Secure your place on the Riviera of Sunsets and choose the option you prefer — a single day, 2 Days o Full Subscription.

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Color Fest XIV - 11 / 12 / 13 August 2026 - Lamezia Terme - Riviera dei Tramonti - Calabria. Summer on a Solitary Beach.