AFRIC VIBES FESTIVAL – MAMA AFRICA EDITION

On July 25, 2026, feel the rhythm of Africa at the Institut français de Maurice with Afric Vibes Festival: Mama Africa Edition, an intense celebration of music, art, and culture.

This is not just a festival; this is Mama Africa brought to life. Afric Vibes Festival: Mama Africa Edition is a full-day cultural explosion where music, art, fashion, and energy collide into one powerful, immersive experience.

From the moment the gates open, you step into a living, breathing celebration of African culture, vibrant, expressive, and unapologetically alive. This is rhythm. This is colour. This is a connection.

Follow Afric Vibes for lineup drops, artist reveals, and everything leading up to the festival.

Provisional Program (12:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

The event is designed as a full African cultural experience featuring multiple artistic disciplines throughout the day:

• Kids corner
• Face painting (for kids and adults)
• African hairstyling
• Fashion show with models featuring African-inspired designs
• Performances by local singers and musicians
• DJ sets featuring Afro-influenced music
• Dance performances
• Art exhibition
• Cultural arts and crafts vendors
• Food and beverage vendors

Venue Experience

The festival takes over the Institut français de Maurice:

• Amphitheatre — main stage, live performances, energy at its peak.
• Agora — social hub, markets, connection spaces.
• Move freely. Explore everything. Every space hits differently.

Audience

Open to everyone. Whether you’re coming with friends, family, or solo, this is your space. If you love:

• Music that moves you,
• Culture that inspires you,
• Energy you can feel in your chest…You belong here.

Dress Code: African Elegance

Come dressed in the spirit of Africa. Bold, vibrant & expressive:

• African prints
• Afro-urban & street fusion
• Elegant all-black with African accessories
• Cultural wear & modern interpretations
• Statement colours, patterns & textures

The Bigger Experience

Afric Vibes is not a one-day moment; it’s a growing movement. This festival connects into a wider series of experiences, including the Afric Vibes DJ Party and the main Afric Vibes Festival on 29 August 2026. This is one chapter of something bigger.

What to Expect?

• Live African artists from Tanzania, Senegal & Mauritius
• Headliner performance with live band
• DJs spinning Afrobeats, Amapiano & Afro-fusion
• High-energy dance showcases
• Visual art exhibitions
• African short film screenings
• Live creative expressions happening in real time
• African-inspired fashion show
• Models bringing culture to life through style
• Bold, unapologetic Afro aesthetics
• Kids' corner (family-friendly zone)
• Face & body painting (kids & adults)
• African hairstyling activations
• Arts & crafts vendors
• African clothing & handmade pieces
• Unique cultural products
• Authentic African food vendors
• Refreshments available all day

Practical Information

• Family-friendly event
• Come early to experience everything
• Schedule may evolve with final lineup announcements
• No outside food or drinks allowed
• Food and beverages available on site
• Early arrival is recommended
• Limited tickets available at the door, subject to availability
• Dress code: African Elegance