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Celebrating African & Afro-Descendant Cultures
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
AfriCa Fest is a festival concept imagined in 2007 by Pulchérie Mboussi. The first edition of the festival was launched in Victoria, British Columbia, in 2013. After more than ten years of continuous programming in British Columbia, AfriCa Fest was presented for the first time in its city of origin, Quebec City, where the event brought together more than 3,000 participants.
Growth and vision
A Traveling and Unifying Festival.
For its 13th edition, the festival began a new phase of development by expanding to several cities, thereby affirming its vocation as a travelling and unifying festival.
Mission and values
AfriCa Fest aims to be a concept that can be reproduced in major municipalities, showcasing the cultures, heritage, and artistic expressions of people of African and Caribbean descent. The festival seeks to create an inclusive, accessible, and unifying space, embraced by all communities, while celebrating the richness and diversity of African and Afro-descendant heritages.
International reach
An International Festival in Motion.
Conceived as a festival in motion, AfriCa Fest takes place primarily in summer and aims to be presented in several cities across Canada, Europe, and, eventually, Africa. This vision includes the symbolic and artistic return of Afro-descendant artists from the diaspora to the African continent, to present their work, deepen their practices, develop new collaborations, and contribute to a unique cultural celebration rooted in dialogue, transmission, and contemporary creation.
What to expect at the festival
What You’ll Experience.
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Live music and dance performances
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Visual arts and crafts
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Storytelling and fashion shows
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Authentic African and Caribbean food
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Workshops and cultural demonstrations
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Activities for all ages
FESTIVAL CITIES
VICTORIA, BC
QUEBEC, QC
MONTRÉAL, QC
TOURING ARTISTS & OFFERS
Touring Artists & ISSAMBA Showcase
AACCCS-ISSAMBA Centre delivers year-round touring and showcase activities that extend the impact of AfriCa Fest beyond the festival season, contributing to the creation, presentation, and dissemination of artistic work by African and Afro-descendant artists.
Through curated performances, artistic residencies, and community-based presentations, the program supports artist mobility, professional development, and audience engagement across multiple cities and regions. These activities foster artistic exchange, experimentation, and collaboration, while increasing the visibility and accessibility of diverse artistic practices throughout the year.
By integrating live performance, educational activities, and community engagement, AACCCS-ISSAMBA’s touring and showcase program strengthens local arts ecosystems, supports equitable access to the arts, and builds sustained relationships between artists, presenters, and the public.
ECO-RESPONSIBILITY
Sustainable practices
Environmentally responsible production methods integrated into festivals and touring activities.
ISSAMBA Centre integrates environmentally responsible practices across its year-round touring activities and festival productions. This includes waste reduction, responsible materials use, shared infrastructure, and efforts to minimize the environmental footprint of cultural events while maintaining high artistic and community standards.
Community partnerships
Local collaborations that support sustainability and strengthen cultural ecosystems.
(UMOJA Principes)
We collaborate with local organizations, vendors, artists, and municipalities to support sustainable, community-based delivery of programming. By prioritizing local partnerships and shared resources, ISSAMBA Centre strengthens regional cultural ecosystems while reducing environmental impact and supporting local economies.
Environmental Awareness & Cultural Responsibility
Arts-based engagement that promotes environmental stewardship and collective responsibility.
Through arts programming, workshops, and public engagement, ISSAMBA Centre raises awareness around environmental responsibility as a shared cultural value. Our activities encourage reflection on sustainability, intergenerational stewardship, and the relationship between culture, land, and community well-being.
PREVIOUS EDITIONS
