The incredible African Music and Cultural Festival (AMCF) is coming back to Fed Square for its ninth year. See over 35 African countries and community organisations represented through music, food, fashion, film, dance, art and culture. This year, the festival program will spread out across three days for the very first time. Check it out from Friday November 18 to Sunday November 20.
African Music and Cultural Festival
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the continent, from Botswana to Zimbabwe, at this springtime festival in the centre of Melbourne.
“To have a three day festival at Fed Square, right at the heart of the city, after the challenges of the pandemic is massive,” said Fred Alale, Chair of the African Music and Cultural Festival. “The vibrancy of the African culture comes alive through the sounds, sights, rhythms and tastes that are on show at the festival.”
Feast on delicious street food from one of the many stalls, then catch a live performance. Enjoy cultural band performances, music, dance, arts, fashion and more. For the kids, there’s so much to do, including free African drumming classes, African board games, jumping castles, face painting, sports activities and more.
On Friday, relax at the outdoor cinema and watch African Australian short films play on the big screen in Fed Square Plaza. Enjoy spoken word performances and live jazz music between the films. On Saturday, there will be 12 hours of non-stop live entertainment, as well as a variety of market stalls selling traditional wares. Sunday will have entertainment, as well as a one-hour forum on a topical African Australian issue with expert panellists.
This unmissable event is free to attend, and perfect for all ages.