Quatre in Toulouse

Description

When Quatre in Toulouse take the stage, no leg remains still and no face stays serious. The energetic band from Bern has been bringing the finest Ska with reggae influences, jazzy joyfulness, and a hearty dose of Bernese dialect to stages across Switzerland—and far beyond—for over 30 years. What started as a quartet has become a multi-member band with brass, vocals, a rich groove, and plenty of live experience. Over 500 performances on major festival stages, in clubs, or spontaneously on the street make QiT a true live experience: virtuosic, playful, and full of wit. Musically, Quatre in Toulouse combines traditional offbeats with modern rhythms and repeatedly ventures into surprising stylistic excursions—whether funk, Latin, or jazzy improvisations. The lyrics—often in Bernese German, sometimes socially critical, sometimes tongue-in-cheek—give the band an unmistakable signature. With albums like Ready for Skallenium, Buchnabu, or the current release iTZ!, the band proves that they have matured musically but have never grown old. Their sound is danceable, profound, and always warmly chaotic—completely in the spirit of their homeland and fans. Whether in an intimate club or on the big stage: Quatre in Toulouse don't just play a concert—they celebrate it.

Highlights

• Energetic Ska band from Bern
• Over 500 performances in 30 years
• Unique mix of offbeats and modern rhythms

General Information

Quatre in Toulouse has been bringing captivating Ska music to the stage for over 30 years. The band combines traditional sounds with modern influences and delights their audience with humorous and socially critical lyrics.

Location

Klösterlistutz 18, 3013 Bern, Switzerland

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