# Event Details - **Event Name**: Africa with the Masters Festival 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join our village and celebrate FRIENDSHIP with us! Authentic African food, singing, dancing, drumming and storytelling are on the menu.About this EventCome visit Africa!---In celebration of BC Culture Days, African artists and knowledge-keepers gather to share their culture with you! Hosted by the African Friendship Society, Africa with the Masters is a weekend festival for everyone, regardless of age, gender identity or cultural background. Join us for an authentic African meal, FREE cultural activities and lively workshops in traditional African rhythms from September 25 to 27, 2026.ALSO join us for the SAWUBONA FOOD FEST on day 2 of the festival, Saturday September 26, from 12 pm to 3 pm. Register HERE to let us know you are coming to Sawubona!Africa with the Masters 2026 ScheduleFriday, September 25 - $0 - $29African Village Night – 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm...7 pm – Doors open7:30 pm – Land acknowledgement and blessings7:45 pm – Cultural dinner (with soft live music)8:30 pm – Storytelling by Guest Artist9:00 pm – Solo Kora performance by Zal Sissokho!9:30 pm – The Night of the Griots Feat Djely Tapa, Zal Sissokho, and Kocassale Dioubaté (West Africa)!11 pm - End*We do accommodate diverse dietary concerns (i.e. suitable for vegetarians & vegans).*Make sure to let us know of any allergy you may have before being served a plate.Saturday, September 26 - FREEAfrica Play Day – 10:00 am to 4:00pmCrafts and Board Games of Africa (Oware, Diara, Ludo, etc.) - ALL DAY...10:00 am - Doors open - various African crafts and board games available11:30 am – Storytelling with Guest Artists (interactive)12:45 pm – Ugandan rhythms by Sembatya and 8-year old Blue2:15 pm – Kids' djembe & balafon workshop with Kocassalé Dioubaté3:15 pm – Village Games by Angelique- A balafon is a type of xylophone from West Africa- The djembe is a West African hand percussion* 20 children max per music workshop*Other activities available during transition times, incl. African crafts, board games for adults and kids, etc.* Please also Join us for the Sawubona Food Fest from 12 pm to 3 pm REGISTER HERE.Sunday, September 27 - Pay-what-you-canWorkshops Day for adults – 10:30 am to 4:30 pm10:45 am- 12:00 pm – South African drum meditation - South African drums only – with Munkie Ncapayi12:15 pm-1:30 pm - Ingoma Rhythms from Rwanda with Ezra Kwizera15 min Snack break (bring your own)1:45 pm-3 pm - Djembe Rhythms from Senegal with Kocassalé Dioubaté and Zal Sissokho3:15 pm-4:30 pm - West African Village Circle with Djely Tapa, Zal Sissokho, and Kocassalé DioubatéWorkshops are designed for you to learn more about our traditions. Your questions are welcome and encouraged.* Drums are available for rent at $5 for each class (please reserve yours in advance - limited supply)* African snacks available during afternoon break.*Bring your own lunch as neededIf you are interested in volunteering for the Africa with the Masters weekend, please let us know HERE.We live, work, and play on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish peoples–Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) and xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Nations, also known as Vancouver, BC.More details at This festival is made possible by funding from Canada Arts Council, the City of Vancouver, and the BC Arts Council. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7f903390-b78b-11f1-9a10-a9bfe57ee70b-rimg-w997-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/7fa2aa20-b78b-11f1-9a10-a9bfe57ee70b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc181818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/7fb76aa0-b78b-11f1-9a10-a9bfe57ee70b-rimg-w1200-h708-dc081818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/7ffd4d40-b78b-11f1-9a10-a9bfe57ee70b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/803e9c00-b78b-11f1-9a10-a9bfe57ee70b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc181828-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/80561ba0-b78b-11f1-9a10-a9bfe57ee70b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/8069cab0-b78b-11f1-9a10-a9bfe57ee70b-rimg-w1110-h740-dce8e8e8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/80836d30-b78b-11f1-9a10-a9bfe57ee70b-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080818-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/809b13e0-b78b-11f1-9a10-a9bfe57ee70b-rimg-w987-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/vancouver/africa-with-the-masters-festival-2026/100001999007461128 - **Event Categories**: festivals, workshops, kids, food-truck-festivals, art, storytelling, music, live-music, health-wellness, entertainment, meditation, volunteering - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 20 hours - Location: Moberly Arts Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 32.34, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Vancouver - **state**: BC - **country**: Canada - **location**: Moberly Arts Centre - **lat**: 49.215748 - **long**: -123.0866302 - **full address**: Moberly Arts Centre, Moberly Park, 7646 Prince Albert St, Vancouver, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Africa with the Masters Festival 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4dce164a04a001b251725a9296ca7dd9ececc29ca6ab22625c40259c32bf8425-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788869176 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Africa with the Masters Festival 2026 being held? - **A:** Africa with the Masters Festival 2026 takes place on Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Moberly Arts Centre, Moberly Park, 7646 Prince Albert St, Vancouver, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Africa with the Masters Festival 2026? - **A:** Africa with the Masters Festival 2026 is organized by African Friendship Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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