The “All Africa Festival”, which will run from 28th-30th October, will celebrate the cultural heritage of the African continent, focusing on bringing this cultural experience to life through music, entertainment, fashion, art and many other expressions of culture.
The three-day festival, held at Burj Park in Downtown Dubai, will showcase Africa’s vibrant energy, beauty, culture, and diversity in all its expressions while introducing the rich culture to the rest of the world.
This festival will present various aspects of culture, such as a unique nomadic dining experience in the setting of an African Village, an Art Gallery with carefully curated pieces, including installations of world-renowned artists and stage performance by local and international music.
The third edition of the festival, which will take place in partnership with Emaar Properties, will showcase distinguished African cultures through a series of musical, artistic and entertainment performances.
The festival will be attended by some 20 prominent African artists participating in musical and artistic performances. Leading figures from the African community will also take part in the event while more than 15,000 visitors are expected to attend.
This edition aims to become one of the best and largest international cultural events celebrating African culture over the next five years.
It also highlights the distinguished cultural relations between the UAE and the African continent and is an international celebration of the African culture in Dubai.
All Africa Festival will feature an exhibition celebrating African art and another side exhibition showcasing traditional African music and its international influence. It will also include a children’s area.
The festival’s previous edition was attended by nearly 12,000 visitors and witnessed widespread media coverage, with the number of viewers reaching 40 million and 5.2 million on TikTok.
News Source: Emirates News Agency