Mucho Soul return to open Soul On The Canal Side for summer 2026, celebrating their 25th session at Grow since 2017. Expect a day into night journey, from sunlit terrace grooves to deep house and disco after dark, with a line-up built for the occasion.
ABOUT THE EVENT
To mark the silver celebration, Mucho Soul have pulled together a seriously strong line-up. It starts out on the Canal Side Terrace, easing through the afternoon into early evening with soul, rare groove, funk, boogie and sunshine jazz. From 10pm, things shift indoors as the tempo lifts. Expect hands in the air moments, deep house, disco and late night energy rolling right through to Sunday morning.
Eves Drop Collective (Sarah Sweeney & Vanessa Freeman)
A powerhouse pairing from a UK-wide sisterhood of selectors and artists. Sarah Sweeney brings decades of deep digging across Liverpool and London scenes, while Vanessa Freeman’s globally renowned soul and jazz voice adds magic, with the potential for live moments. Expect rich, soulful selections with serious energy.
A lifelong collector with roots in Honest Jon’s, Harv’s sets move effortlessly across genres. From Sun Ra to Mos Def, jazz to hip hop, his knowledge runs deep. Years of global gigs and radio shows have shaped a selector who knows exactly how to build and shift a dancefloor.
A leading force in deep and soulful house with over 30 years behind the decks. David blends soul, rare groove and house with precision, delivering high energy, emotive sets. A regular at global festivals and clubs, his sound is rooted in feeling and built for proper dancefloors.
Since 2001, Mucho Soul have built a reputation for quality across jazz, funk, reggae, broken beat and house. Their Canal Side sessions at Grow have become a summer staple, drawing dancers year after year. Expect a seamless blend of sounds, serious selections, and a terrace in full swing.
ENTRY INFORMATION
This event is free before 9pm and kicks off from 4pm. After 9pm, tickets are £10 on the door. There are no advance tickets.
It’s one of the busiest events in Grow’s calendar, and we usually hit capacity early. Once we’re full, it’ll be one in, one out. So come down early to beat the queue, or be ready to wait patiently if you arrive later.