An Africentric Youth Cultural Showcase
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About
Afri-Vibe Festival is a celebration of African and Caribbean arts and culture that brings artists and the community together through live music, dance and shared cultural experiences.
It is an opportunity for established artists and local talent to showcase different sounds, traditions and cultural influences, and for the community to discover new artists, enjoy familiar rhythms and take part in activities that make culture something to experience and share across generations and backgrounds.
Afri-Vibe Festival 2026
Saturday, September 19
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
The 2026 Afri-Vibe Festival is part of Alberta Culture Days.
Spend an engaging afternoon enjoying live African and Caribbean music, dance and cultural activities. Experience the heritage and creativity that contribute to Alberta’s cultural landscape, with opportunities to participate, connect and celebrate together.
Come on your own, bring a friend or make it a family outing. Afri-Vibe is free and open to everyone.
Presented by Africentric Arts in partnership with Red Brick Common, with support from the Government of Alberta through Alberta Culture Days.
Location: Red Brick Common (5411 51 St, Stony Plain, AB T7Z 1X7)
2026 Featured Artists
Zimbabwean Marimba Music
Marimba Power | Zimbabwe
Steel Pan Music and Vocals
Echo & Flow | Saint Kitts and Nevis and Jamaica
Afro-Mandinka Contemporary Music
Jalimadi | The Gambia
West African Drumming
Africentric Arts Drumming | Led by Tolu
Ugandan Cultural Dance
UCAS/ADPA | Uganda
Program Schedule
12:00-1:00 PM – Cultural activities, children’s activities, Afro face painting, music and more
1:00 PM – Opening drumming, welcome and festival remarks
1:42 PM – Official Festival Photo and Audience Engagement
1:57 PM – Marimba Power (Marimba Performance)
2:09 PM – Echo & Flow (Steel Pan and Vocal Performance)
2:21 PM – Jalimadi (Afro-Mandinka Contemporary Music)
2:33 PM – UCAS/ADPA (Uganda Dance Performance)
2:45 PM – Afri-Vibe Drumming and Dance Experience
2:55 PM – Closing Remarks and Closing Drumming
Performance times are approximate and may change.
Supported By
Government of Alberta through Alberta Culture Days
Perform
Are you a youth, emerging artist or community performer interested in being part of Afri-Vibe Festival?
We are inviting performers in music, dance, poetry, drumming and other cultural art forms to share their talent during Alberta Culture Days.
Whether you perform solo or as part of a group, we would love to hear from you.
Vendor
Got products people need to see? Bring them. Whether you sell clothing, accessories, beauty products, art, food, or something unique, this is your chance to get your brand in front of people.
Come ready to sell, connect, and maybe even gain a few loyal customers along the way.
