AFROVIBES FESTIVAL

A vibrant celebration of African culture, art, music, and community in the Southern Region of Ontario

2025 EVENTS

  • July 18th: Panel Sessions at Den 1880

    The AfroVibes Panel Sessions bring together thought leaders, creatives, and industry experts to engage in powerful conversations on culture, entrepreneurship, and representation.

    From navigating the business world to shaping the future of the arts, these discussions offer insight, inspiration, and practical takeaways for the community. Join us as we explore the stories, challenges, and triumphs that drive Black excellence forward.

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  • July 19th: AfroVibes The festival

    Get ready for a full day of music, food, drinks, fashion, games, and nonstop vibes in Carl Zehr Square, Downtown Kitchener! AfroVibes Festival is a vibrant celebration of African and diasporic culture—featuring live performances, mouthwatering eats, stylish vendors, and interactive experiences for all ages. Come for the culture, stay for the energy. It’s more than a festival—it’s a vibe!

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We’re excited to announce that AfroVibes Festival took home DIAMOND for Best Local Event and DIAMOND for Best Local Festival in the 2024 Waterloo Region Record Reader’s Choice Awards! 🎉

Children and a woman playing in the rain, holding hands in a circle.
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Outdoor music event with a man singing into a microphone, wearing sunglasses and casual clothing, and a person in colorful attire holding a microphone. Background features DJ equipment and a group of people.
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Group of people enjoying a karaoke event, with a woman holding a microphone and a man wearing a "Lower Merion 33" jersey, under a white tent.
A young boy wearing glasses and casual clothes holds a microphone. He is in an outdoor setting with adults around him, some smiling and others holding smartphones. A table with water bottles and electronic equipment is nearby.
People at an outdoor event with a DJ setup and speakers.
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A diverse crowd enjoying an outdoor event in an urban area with tents and buildings visible in the background under a cloudy sky.
A group of people enjoying a street event, some taking photos with their phones on a wet pavement in an urban area at dusk.
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A woman with blonde hair passionately performing with a microphone at an outdoor event under a tent, while a crowd watches and photographers capture the moment.
Young woman speaking into a microphone under a tent at a nighttime outdoor event, with a small audience and other participants visible in the background.
Two young women holding microphones singing under a tent, with a DJ setup and people in the background, including a woman wearing a colorful hat and sequin top looking at her phone.
Outdoor event with a woman singing into a microphone, DJ equipment in the background, and people standing around under a canopy tent at night.
Crowd watching an outdoor performance at night in a public space.
Group of people gathered at night, some holding phones, in an outdoor urban setting with streetlights and buildings in the background.
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DJ performing outdoors with equipment and headphones.
Person wearing a black hat with "The City of Waterloo Arts & Creative" logo.
Outdoor dance class with children and adults at a public square in front of a shopping area.
Group of people dancing outdoors in a city setting, one man in a red shirt and white shorts at the center.
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Connect with us! Whether you have questions, want to become a sponsor, or join as a vendor or performer, we're here to help. Stay updated on social media for the latest news and reach out to us for press inquiries and media coverage. Let's make this festival an unforgettable experience together!