Festival · Fed Square, Melbourne
African Music and Cultural Festival 2026
Three days of African music, food and culture in the heart of Melbourne. A free, family-friendly event open to all.
- Fri 20
- 11am to 10pm
- Sat 21
- 10am to 10pm
- Sun 22
- 10am to 8pm
13th
year at Fed Square
50,000+
people join each year
3 days
of music, food and culture
Free
for every visitor
The weekend, day by day
Friday, 11am to 10pm
Friday 20 November
11am to 10pm
- All dayAfrican-Australian short films, live music and spoken word
- All dayFree drumming and dance sessions
- All dayFood stalls and markets open
Closing the night
Niasha
Zimbabwean artist
Saturday, 10am to 10pm
Saturday 21 November
10am to 10pm
- 10am12 hours of live music, dance, fashion, food and cultural performances
- All dayFree drumming and dance sessions
- All dayFood stalls and markets open
Closing the night
Elsy Wameyo
Kenyan artist, closing the Main Stage from 9pm
Sunday, 10am to 8pm
Sunday 22 November
10am to 8pm
- OpeningGiant Somali puppetry opens the day
- SundayFireside chat: African Australian medical pioneers
- SundayThe Jollof Rice Wars
- All dayFree drumming and dance sessions
- All dayFood stalls and markets open
Closing the night
Afro Space Interchange
South African act
Times are AMCF's published festival hours. The full timetable is still to come from AMCF.
All three days
Food from across Africa
Injera, jollof rice, fufu, African barbecue, street food and sweets.
Drumming and dance
Free sessions across all three days, led by master drummers and open to all.
Markets
Fashion, jewellery, beauty and homewares from African makers.
Kids Zone
Drumming workshops, face painting, African board games and Santa's grotto.
Mancala Challenge
Open to players 8 to 88. Gold coin donation on the day.
Art workshops at The Edge
Free art workshops for all ages, 30 places a session. AMCF has not yet announced how to book.
From past festivals
Photos: African Music and Cultural Festival.
Getting there and access
Corner of Swanston and Flinders Streets. Fed Square is easily accessible by train, tram and bus, and Flinders Street Station is directly opposite. The festival uses the Main Square and Birrarung Marr Walk. Fed Square is fully accessible, with lift access to all main areas, accessible toilets and hearing loops. Accessible parking, drop-off points and seeing-eye dogs are supported.
Fed Square, Melbourne
Corner of Swanston and Flinders Streets. Fed Square is easily accessible by train, tram and bus, and Flinders Street Station is directly opposite. The festival uses the Main Square and Birrarung Marr Walk.
Get directionsAccess
Fed Square is fully accessible, with lift access to all main areas, accessible toilets and hearing loops. Accessible parking, drop-off points and seeing-eye dogs are supported.
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Free · No ticket needed