# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Africa Day 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Longford Africans Network presents: Africa Day 2026 - bringing cultures together in Longford!

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of culture, community and connection at Africa Day 2026 in Longford! Experience an afternoon filled with live music, African cuisine, family fun, cultural performances and community spirit at the Backstage Theatre on Friday, 5 June from 2pm – 6pm.

A special highlight of the day will be a live performance from Yankari, the exciting 13-piece African fusion band bringing incredible energy, rhythm and atmosphere to the celebrations. Visitors can also enjoy children’s entertainment, cultural displays, interactive activities and a special awards presentation celebrating community contribution. 🥁🎤🍛

Africa Day celebrates the richness, diversity and achievements of African cultures and communities while recognising the positive contribution African communities make to life in County Longford every day. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy this free, family-friendly event.

📍 Backstage Theatre, Longford
📅 Friday, 5 June 2026
⏰ 2pm – 6pm
🎟️ Free Admission but booking essential. Tickets available 👉🏽 https://backstage.ie/events/africa-day-2026/

Special thanks to our sponsors Irish Aid Longford County Council 

RTÉ Shannonside FM Longford Leader / Longford Live 

#AfricaDay2026 #ManyNationsOneCommunity #Longford #CommunitySpirit #CelebrateDiversity
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edgeworthstown/africa-day-2026/200030122950607
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, theatre, live-music, food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 2

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Edgeworthstown
- **state**: LD
- **country**: Ireland
- **location**: Backstage Theatre
- **lat**: 53.715609218017
- **long**: -7.7997148468456
- **full address**: Backstage Theatre, Farneyhoogan,Longford, Edgeworthstown, Ireland

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Africa Day 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/145997b5eb5479c0d0b1b54b1b695e601b9583277feb337379f38b4152a57bc9-rimg-w1200-h1500-dcdfc7a5-gmir?v=1779658386

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Africa Day 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Africa Day 2026 takes place on Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Fri, 05 Jun, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Backstage Theatre, Farneyhoogan,Longford, Edgeworthstown, Ireland.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Africa Day 2026?
  - **A:** Africa Day 2026 is organized by Longford Africans Network.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Africa Day 2026 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edgeworthstown, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Africa Day 2026 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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