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Feautred Event | Free Admission
ISSAMBA's Culture
Day Festival 2026
Victoria Inner Harbor
Explore the flavour that are shaping us.
Two days of live music, dance, cultural performances, children's activities, and a multicultural marketplace in the heart of Victoria
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September 26-27, 2026
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Ship Point - Pik - Nik Area, Victoria
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Free and open to everyone
Célébrons les cultures. Inspirons les générations
ISSAMBA CENTRE rassemble les communautés grâce à des festivals, des concerts, des ateliers et des initiatives artistiques qui célèbrent les cultures africaines et afrodescendantes.
Depuis plus de 13 ans, ISSAMBA CENTRE crée des ponts entre les cultures grâce aux arts et à la participation citoyenne.
Dee Joyce
Wanda Jemly
Spaicy Basile
Azaf
Zal Sissokho
WHAT WE DO
Our programs celebrate African and Afro-descendant culture through education, artistic expression, and community connection.
Community Cultural Initiatives
Collaborative programs delivered with artists, schools, municipalities, and community organizaitons to increase access to culture
Festival & Live Performances
Live performances, festivals, and cultural celebrations showcasing African arts, heritage, and contemporary expression.
Youth And Family Program
Creative and educational initiatives that support youth development, cultural identity, and intergenerational learning.
Artist Development & Visiblity
Live performances, festivals, and cultural celebrations showcasing African arts, heritage, and contemporary expression.
ABOUT ISSAMBA
ISSAMBA Centre is a Black-led cultural hub dedicated to advancing African and Afro-descendant arts, culture, and community across Canada.
For over a decade, we have created transformative spaces through festivals, performances, youth initiatives, and community programming.
Our work supports artists, strengthens cultural visibility, and builds inclusive communities where diversity is celebrated and lived.
AACCCS-ISSAMBA CENTRE is recognized as a leader in cultural programming on Vancouver Island and beyond
