The Hague African Festival
3 Jul - 31 Jul
The Hague African Festival 2026 returns in July and puts The Hague in the spotlight of African culture for a full month. With music, film, art, talent development and community activities, the program focuses on connection, depth and experience.
One big celebration during The Hague African Festival – Afrobeats at Zuiderparktheater in The Hague!
The festival takes place at multiple locations across the city and brings together the richness and diversity of Africa and the African diaspora in one cohesive program.
Programme – The Hague African Festival 2026
AMARE x The Hague African Festival – 4 July
The festival month opens with a collaboration with Amare. On Saturday, 4 July, Senegalese artist Baaba Maal takes centre stage with a concert, accompanied by a daytime programme featuring an African market, talks and Africa Living Room Sessions.
African Expo
In collaboration with Stichting Topaze, young people from neighbourhoods across The Hague create art projects inspired by the festival's annual theme. The artworks will be exhibited at Amare.
Elevate Talent
The Elevate Talent Programme offers emerging artists a professional platform to showcase and further develop their talent. In collaboration with partners including Musicon, young creatives receive coaching, performance opportunities and the chance to present their work during The Hague African Festival (THAF).
African Film
In collaboration with Filmhuis Den Haag, the festival presents a film programme under the theme Beyond Independence. The programme explores how independence continues to shape the lives of the African diaspora today—from navigating life between here and there, to relationships with "home", and the impact of postcolonial history on identity, migration and the sense of belonging.
Mama Africa Fest in the Park – Zuiderparktheater 25 July
The biggest Afro celebration of the summer, Mama Africa Fest in the Park, returns to Zuiderpark with Afrobeats, Amapiano, Afrohouse, delicious food and a vibrant cultural market.
AfroBeats in the Park – Zuiderparktheater - Postponed to 19 September
More information will follow soon. The festival concludes with AfroBeats in the Park at Zuiderparktheater, featuring live music, dance performances, a children's programme and activities for all ages.
What to expect
The festival showcases African culture in many forms. Visitors experience a mix of music, art, film and connection across different locations in The Hague.
Practical information
You can find the full programme with exact dates, locations and times here.
| Monday |
14:00 – 22:30
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| Tuesday |
14:00 – 22:30
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| Wednesday |
14:00 – 22:30
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| Thursday |
14:00 – 22:30
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| Friday |
14:00 – 22:30
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| Saturday |
14:00 – 22:30
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| Sunday |
14:00 – 22:30
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