Tortoise en Sala But, Madrid 2026

Tortoise, an indie rock group with elements of krautrock and avant-garde jazz, plays at Sala But in Madrid ten years after its last visit. It is one of the most influential bands of the last four decades.

Tortoise is one of the most influential bands of the last four decades. In the 1990s it shook up indie rock by combining elements of krautrock and avant-garde jazz, and its approach paved a way that other post-rock groups have followed to this day.

This tour features Jeff Parker, Dan Bitney, Douglas McCombs, John Herndon and John McEntire. Several members have passed through numerous groups both before and after Tortoise, which has widened the project's sonic horizons even further. Their nonconformism and experimental vocation are constant features of their career.

The group releases new music only when it considers the time right. Their eighth album, Touch, appeared at the end of 2025 after nearly ten years without new recordings. The gig takes place at Sala But, a Madrid venue that hosts concerts and shows.