The Hague African Festival

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, a concert takes center stage, combined with a daytime program including an African market, talks and Africa Living Room Sessions.

African Expo
In collaboration with Stichting Topaze, young people from The Hague work on art projects based on the annual theme. The artworks are displayed in the city centre.

Elevate Talent
The Elevate Talent Programme offers emerging artists a professional platform to showcase and develop their talent. In collaboration with partners such as Musicon, young creatives receive coaching, performance opportunities and the chance to present their work during The Hague African Festival (THAF)

African Film
Together with Stichting Yangambi and the iAfrica Festival, films are shown that highlight stories from Africa and the diaspora, with space for conversation and reflection.

Mama Africa Fest in the Park – Zuiderparktheater | July 25
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 September 19
More information will follow soon. The month concludes at Zuiderparktheater with 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.