On November 7th, 2025, Gretchen welcomes a seminal act in the evolution of electronic music as Plaid touch down in Berlin for a rare live performance. With a career spanning more than three decades, Andy Turner and Ed Handley’s oeuvre channels the synthetic and the soulful, bridging IDM’s cerebral intricacy with polyrhythmic groove and deeply melodic invention. Their live shows unravel in constantly shifting layers, revealing lush synth work, glitch-tinged percussion, and the unmistakable warmth of their post-techno aesthetic.

Plaid’s influence can be felt throughout the electronic landscape, from Warp classics to their most recent productions that blur boundaries between electronica, ambient, and experimental club sounds. At Gretchen’s cavernous main room, their audio-visual set promises to transport, weaving visual complexity with their signature sound palette—a night engineered for listeners and dancers alike. This session is a rare chance to experience Plaid’s artistry in an environment attuned to both the detailed and the danceable, where intricate programming meets immersive atmosphere.

Early arrival is recommended.