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The annual parade of African music and culture – a vibrant celebration showcasing the continent’s finest artists and talents from the Diaspora – unfolds in May, heralding a season of cultural exchange and shared festivity. Here are the top African festivals in Germany in May, June and July.
African Food Festival Berlin
8-10 May/Berlin, Gleisdreieck-Park
Great food and good vibes! Various stalls offer a selection of authentic African dishes. The festival aims to show that African cuisine goes far beyond the usual clichés and offers many unique and experimental flavour experiences. Musically, the African Food Festival is accompanied by a mixture of Afro House and Afrobeats. Young designers present their products at the African Goods Market, where visitors have the opportunity to sample authentic teas and chocolate from Africa and shop for sustainable fashion and accessories.
Africa Festival Wuerzburg
22–25 May/Wuerzburg, Mainwiesen
Africa Festival in Würzburg offers more than music. From captivating film screenings, a fashion show and a vibrant bazaar to an extensive children’s programme that delights young minds, the festival is a full celebration of African culture in all its richness and diversity.
First held in 1989, Africa Festival is the oldest and largest festival of its kind in Europe. Over the decades, more than 7,790 musicians and artists from 56 countries across Africa and the Caribbean have graced its stages, sharing the continent’s profound cultural heritage with an audience of over 2.7 million visitors.
www.africafestival.org
Kenako Afrika Festival Berlin
4–14 June/Berlin, Hauptbahnof
The flair of the African cultures comes to Berlin! Visitors can buy handmade art, clothing, cosmetics and food at the bazaar. The stage offers a cultural program of music, dance and theatre. Moreover, what does Africa engagement look like in Germany? You will find answers to these and many more questions at the Kenako Afrika Festival as numerous organizations, associations and initiatives from all over Germany present their projects around Africa and the African diaspora.
WAZOBIA Nigerian Day 2025
– Nigerianischer Aufklärungstag –
27 June/Potsdam, Bassinplatz
To showcase popular Nigerian cultural expressions, the one-day festival will include music and dance performances, a fashion show, culinary specialties, an exhibition of Nigerian-made products and a children’s programme.
Among its key objectives, WAZOBIA Nigerian Day aims to promote mutual tolerance and acceptance in society, while also creating greater opportunities for social participation for people of African descent living in Brandenburg, the eastern German state whose capital is Potsdam.
Contact to organisers:
+49 177 8336258 / icdipdm@yahoo.de
African Festival Potsdam/Brandenburg
10 – 11 July 2026/ Potsdam, Luisenplatz
Cultural displays/attractions, Presentation of Kings & Queens, Catwalk, Modelling, Fashion show, Melodrama, Theatre Dance, Choreography, Gospel Singers, Reggae music, Different Bands, Upcoming Artists, Food from different African countries, Children programmes, Cooking show, Tombola etc.
Contact to organisers: 015211487309, 0176 72735805, 015233714948, 01634272437
Afrikatage Landshut
10–12 July/Landshut, Alte Kaserne
It will all be about African music, dance and fashion in and around the Old Barracks of Landshut for three days. The creative, colourful and varied Africa will be on display with 50 market stands, displaying musical instruments, fabrics, jewellery, shoes, masks and much more.
Afrika-Festival Stuttgart
10–12 July/Stuttgart, Erwin-Schöttle-Platz
A vibrant annual event that brings together people from diverse backgrounds to celebrate African culture through lively music, traditional dance, colorful fashion, authentic cuisine and artisan markets, creating a unique space where visitors can experience the richness and diversity of the African continent, engage with cultural performances and workshops, discover handcrafted goods and enjoy a welcoming atmosphere that promotes intercultural exchange in the heart of Stuttgart
www.afrikafestival-stuttgart.de
Sommerfestival der Kulturen Stuttgart
14–19 July/Stuttgart, Marktplatz
For six vibrant days, Stuttgart comes alive with dance, celebration, conversation, and culinary delights at the Summer Festival of Cultures. Stars from the world music scene light up the stage with exhilarating performances — from traditional Griot sounds to Indie Rock, Ska, Balkan beats, Cumbia, Rumba, Flamenco, and much more — all with free admission!
Delicious cuisine from across the globe and a rich cultural program are presented by Stuttgart’s dynamic (post-)migrant organizations and initiatives, creating a true mosaic of global cultures. Families can look forward to a diverse children’s program running throughout all six days of the festival. Meanwhile, a colourful “Market of Cultures” winds its way through the side streets of the marketplace, offering treasures, tastes, and traditions from every corner of the world.
www.sommerfestival-der-kulturen.de
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