Welcome to
Afrofestival Ottawa
Canada’s premier African Festival, celebrating the vibrant and diverse African culture and community through live music performances, food, art and so many activities.
SEPTEMBER 11 -13 | MOONEY'S BAY
Presented by Africa Live Canada
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Afrofestival Ottawa remains a FREE admission event and this is made posible through the generous support of our sponsors and partners. We celebrate organizations and brands that support culture, community and connection.
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Vendors
Join the Afrofestival Ottawa main stage. Open to all growing and established artists showcasing African Culture through Music, Dance, Art, Poetry and so many more.
Performers
Perform on the Afrofest 2026 main stage. Open to all growing and established artists showcasing African Culture through Music, Dance, Art, Poetry and so many more.
Volunteers
Afrofestival Ottawa runs on community. Join the volunteer crew and help bring the festival to life — from setup to showtime. Meet new people, gain experience, and be part of something bigger.
Drumming Workshop
Join this immersive African drumming workshop with Native drummer Salomao from Mozambique. Learn the heart beat f Africa - open to ALL ages, beginners and experts.
Vendors
Join the African Village and make this year's festival unforgettable! Showcase your brand,food, products, merch and services Afrofest.
Volunteers
Afrofestival Ottawa runs on community. Join the volunteer crew and help bring the festival to life — from setup to showtime. Meet new people, gain experience, and be part of something bigger.
Perform at Afrofest 2026
Join the Afrofestival Ottawa main stage. Open to all growing and established artists showcasing African Culture through Music, Dance, Art, Poetry and so many more.
Africa Live Talent Show
A chance to perform at the 7th Edition of Afrofest + Cash grand prize! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Win a chance to perform at the 7th Edition of Afrofest + Cash grand prize of $500, this Spring. Open to ALL Levels of performers.
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VENDORS
Interested in vending at Afrofestival Ottawa? Join the African Village and showcase your food, products, or services to thousands of festival-goers. Applications are open for selected vendor categories.
Win a chance to perform at the 7th Edition of Afrofest + Cash grand prize of $500, this Spring. Open to ALL Levels of performers.
Afrofest main stage performances showcase African culture and tradition through talent from across the country and the world.
artists
Join the African Village and make this year's festival unforgettable! Showcase your brand,food, products, merch and services Afrofest.
VENDORS
Afrofestival Ottawa runs on community. Join the volunteer crew and help bring the festival to life — from setup to showtime. Meet new people, gain experience, and be part of something bigger.
volunteers
Afrofestival Ottawa runs on community. Join the volunteer crew and help bring the festival to life — from setup to showtime. Meet new people, gain experience, and be part of something bigger.
DRUMMING WORKSHOP
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