Archive – Programme 2026

This is the programme of AfrOstrava Festival 2026, held on 14 and 15 August 2026 at Dolní Oblast Vítkovice.

Across the weekend

  • Friday 14 August 2026
    • Culture
    • Workshops
    • Fashion
    • Art
    • Community

    Main Stage

    • 13:00 – 13:20 Opening Ceremony
    • 13:20 – 14:10 DJ Wee – Czech Republic
    • 14:15 – 15:05 Afro Dance Workshop with Sani Groove
    • 15:15 – 15:25 Oliwia Dance Performance
    • 15:30 – 16:00 Dance Animation with Sani Groove
    • 16:15 – 16:25 Oliwia Dance Performance
    • 16:30 – 16:40 BEAT UP Crew
    • 16:45 – 17:00 DJ Set & Festival Atmosphere
    • 17:00 – 17:45 Afro Trends Workshop with Kersee
    • 18:00 – 18:30 Kizomba Ostrava
    • 18:45 – 19:15 Azembora Ostrava • Cuban Salsa
    • 19:25 – 19:35 Oliwia Dance Performance
    • 19:45 – 20:00 AfrOstrava Fashion Runway
    • 20:15 – 21:15 A performance by the group Camara and a mini dance workshop
    • 21:15 – 22:15 DJ Wee – Czech Republic
    • 22:30 – 23:30 Festival Closing DJ Set

    Ubuntu Forum & Festival Experiences

    • 14:30 – 15:30 Talking Through Art • Discover Traditional Weaving & Cultural Stories • Session 1
    • 16:00 – 16:45 Panel Discussion • Women Leading Change
    • 17:00 – 19:00 Djembe Drumming with Pavel Nowak
    • 17:00 – 18:00 Talking Through Art • Discover Traditional Weaving & Cultural Stories • Session 2

    Family & Community

    • 14:00 – 20:00 Kids Zone
  • Saturday 15 August 2026
    • Culture
    • Workshops
    • Performances
    • Music
    • Headliner Show

    Main Stage

    • 10:00 – 10:55 DJ Morning Ambience
    • 11:00 – 12:00 Dance Workshop
    • 12:30 – 12:50 Talking Through Art • Live Session
    • 13:00 – 13:45 DJ Dany – Angolan Kizomba/Semba – Czech Republic
    • 14:00 – 14:40 DJ Musa – Poland
    • 14:50 – 15:40 AfrOstrava Official Welcome
    • 15:40 – 16:20 DJ Set & Festival Atmosphere
    • 16:30 – 17:00 Iska Muse • violin performance & DJ Česki
    • 17:15 – 17:50 Abiola Andre – United Kingdom
    • 18:00 – 18:20 AfrOstrava Fashion Showcase
    • 18:20 – 19:00 DJ Set • Evening Energy Build
    • 19:15 – 20:00 Nel Ngabo – Rwanda
    • 20:15 – 21:00 Kivumbi King – Rwanda
    • 21:00 – 21:30 DJ Set • CKay Pre-Show
    • 21:30 – 22:30 CKay – Nigeria
    • 22:45 – 23:30 DJ Anbu – Poland

    Ubuntu Forum & Festival Experiences

    • 10:00 – 11:00 Talking Through Art • Discover Traditional Weaving & Cultural Stories • Session 1
    • 11:00 – 12:00 Film Screening • Discover Rwanda
    • 14:00 – 15:00 Talking Through Art • Discover Traditional Weaving & Cultural Stories • Session 2

    Family & Community

    • 11:00 – 20:00 Kids Zone
    • Open Drumming Experience

    Experience Festival *

    Rwanda Experience — Discover Rwanda through:

    • Visit Rwanda Activation
    • Made in Rwanda Showcase
    • Culture, tourism and heritage
    • Business opportunities and international partnerships

    Food (Enjoy flavours from Africa and around the world) & Drinks

    Marketplace: Explore fashion, art, crafts and unique creations from vendors.

* Available all weekend

Performers

CKay
Headliner

CKay

One of Africa's leading contemporary Afrobeats artists and the voice behind global hits Love Nwantiti, Emiliana, and Felony.

A defining voice of modern Afrobeats, CKay brings his signature sound to Ostrava for a headline performance at AfrOstrava Festival 2026.

Featured Artists

Additional Performers

  • Sani Groove
  • Oliwia
  • Kersee

DJs

  • DJ Dany
  • DJ Wee
  • DJ Musa
  • DJ Anbu
  • Hemmani
Rwanda Cultural Experience
In partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda

Rwanda Cultural Experience

Discover Rwanda through culture, storytelling, tourism, creativity, leadership, and community engagement across the festival weekend.

As a featured cultural partner of AfrOstrava Festival 2026, Rwanda will present a dedicated programme designed to connect visitors with the country's rich heritage, contemporary creativity, and global outlook.

Rwanda Cultural Stand

  • Made in Rwanda products
  • Cultural and heritage displays
  • Community engagement activities
  • Contemporary creative and innovation stories
  • Visitor information and cultural experiences

  • Visit Rwanda Experience

    Explore Rwanda's tourism destinations, wildlife, hospitality, culture, and travel opportunities through curated visual and promotional experiences.

  • Film Screening: Discover Rwanda

    A special screening showcasing Rwanda's people, culture, heritage, tourism, and contemporary identity.

  • Women's Empowerment & Leadership Panel

    A moderated discussion exploring leadership, entrepreneurship, empowerment, social development, and cultural exchange through diverse perspectives and shared experiences.

  • Talking Through Art Collaboration

    Presented in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda, this experience explores Rwanda through visual storytelling, photography, cultural narratives, and contemporary creative expression.

  • Embassy & Community Engagement

    Representatives of the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda will participate in selected cultural activities, dialogue sessions, networking opportunities, and community engagement throughout the festival.

Visit Rwanda

The Rwanda Cultural Experience will be active throughout the festival weekend, offering visitors a unique opportunity to engage with one of Africa's most dynamic and forward looking nations.

Workshops & Cultural Experiences

Hands on experiences connecting people through movement, creativity, learning, and culture.

  • Dance

    Dance

    • Kizomba Ostrava
    • Sani Groove (Afrobeats)
    • Afro Dance Workshops
    • Dance Showcases
  • Arts, Culture & Community

    Arts, Culture & Community

    • Talking Through Art
    • Soro.cz Interactive Art Space (African Drumming)
    • Cultural Crafts
Fashion
Featured Designers & Brands

Fashion

  • WestMerge and Guest Designers

Fashion showcases highlighting identity, culture, craftsmanship, and contemporary design through African and global perspectives.

Kids Zone
A family focused space for creativity and play.

Kids Zone

  • Face Painting
  • Drawing & Creative Arts
  • Drum Playing
  • Interactive Games
  • Cultural Activities

Designed for children to explore, create, and participate throughout the day.

Gastronomy
A Taste of Africa and Beyond

Gastronomy

  • Presented in partnership with Imrvere alongside a curated selection of food vendors and culinary partners.

A diverse food experience featuring African cuisine, Afro-Caribbean flavours, street food, drinks, and local specialties across the festival weekend.