Taste of Africa Fest 2026
Dive into New Orleans' active African culture on June 18 with the Taste of Africa Fest 2026.
The annual festival is an engaging and educational experience, submerging attendees in the flavors and sounds of Africa. The festival presents the rich cultural heritage present in New Orleans with a variety of activities, foods, and music and dance performers.
Event Details
The festival will take place at Culture Park, located at 3000 Franklin Ave., from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is generously sponsored and put on by Afrobet NOLA, Dakar NOLA, Addis NOLA, Kreative Arts Collective, Vibe95 Radio, and The Broadside New Orleans. The Afrobeat NOLA band also performs once every other week in an effort to reconnect Africans and African Americans in New Orleans.
Immersing in African Culture
The Taste of Africa Fest 2026 provides dozens of different ways to explore African culture. The festival will have Afrobeats lounges, live music performers including Kari Jay and VScript, masquerade performances, and international cuisine. There will also be activities such as face painting and multiple arts and crafts vendors. A kid-friendly event, the festival also provides a kids village with different activities for the children.
To truly experience the taste of Africa, attendees can sample African foods from many vendors from countries around the continent. The community is also offered a chance to test their musical and dance skills through music history classes and an African dance competition. The festival prioritizes accessibility and encourages anyone to email any questions to info@tasteafricafest.com.
Time to Celebrate
Tickets can be purchased on their website and from a link in their Instagram bio. Early-bird prices are currently available for a limited time. The festival suggests attendees bring a valid ID, cash or card for vendors, comfortable shoes, and clothing. Most of all, guests should bring their best vibes and a curiosity for African culture in New Orleans.
Check out the Taste of Africa Fest's website or Instagram for more information.
