Schedule
AfroCulture 2026 Program
One day. Eight pillars. A festival built to move — from runway to arena to main stage. Every zone runs its own current throughout the day: pick your path or follow the whole festival.
The Day at a Glance
From doors to finale
Filter the day by pillar, or take in the whole arc.
- Morning9:00 AM
Doors Open & Check-In
Welcome to the Creative Market, AfroFood & Lifestyle Expo, and AfroTech Pavilion as the festival grounds come alive.
- The Creative Market
- AfroFood & Lifestyle Expo
- AfroTech Pavilion
- Midday11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Daytime Sessions
Workshops & Masterclasses, AfroTech Pavilion demos and investor meetings, Diaspora Link virtual sessions.
- Workshops & Masterclasses
- AfroTech Pavilion
- Diaspora Link
- Afternoon2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Afternoon Showcase
Runway Africa presentations, Ultra Games Arena qualifying rounds, live cooking classes at the Culinary Court.
- Runway Africa
- Ultra Games Arena
- AfroFood & Lifestyle Expo
- Evening5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Main Stage & Finals
The Cultural Showcase headline performances, Ultra Games Arena tournament finals.
- The Cultural Showcase
- Ultra Games Arena
- Night8:00 PM
Grand Finale
Headline fashion show and closing performances on the main stage.
- Runway Africa
- The Cultural Showcase
Full timed schedule drops closer to the event — this is the shape of the day.