This three-day celebration of the very best of African culture is a spring highlight and the only place where you will see over 35 African countries and community organisations represented through music, food, fashion, film, dance, art, and culture – right in the heart of Melbourne.
In its tenth year, the three day showcase will include:
Friday 17 November, 12pm – 10pm
An outdoor cinema vibe, broadcasting African-Australian short films, spoken word performances and live jazz music. Friday will be the ideal opportunity to pop by with friends and colleagues, enjoy a delicious African street food lunch, dinner and drinks in a great festival atmosphere.
Saturday 18 November, 10am – 10pm
The main festival day returns with a multi-layered program delivering 12 hours of non-stop live entertainment. Showcasing cultural band performances, music, dance, fashion, arts, shopping and a swag of market stalls selling African wares, free drumming lessons, along with authentic mouth-watering African street food.
Sunday 19 November, 10am – 8pm
A continuation of day two featuring 10 hours of non-stop entertainment, plus a forum on topical African Australian issues with panelists.
Free.