African Beats Festival

African Beats Festival is one of the most exciting events in Europe dedicated to African music and culture, and a standout celebration of world music in Poland.Each year, the festival brings together artists, audiences, and communities to experience the vibrant sounds and stories of Africa. The upcoming edition will feature performances by leading figures of African world music, including Oumou Sangaré, Sona Jobarteh, and Imarhan.Beyond the concerts, the festival offers a rich program of accompanying events. Visitors can take part in music and dance workshops, attend film screenings and talks with travelers, explore a curated selection of African crafts and fashion, and enjoy traditional dishes from across the continent.Hosted in a small village in the Mazovian region, African Beats creates a space where people from different backgrounds come together through rhythm, movement, and shared curiosity. It’s a summertime meeting point for fans of global sounds, afrobeats, and cultural diversity—a festival for open minds and warm hearts.This is also a musical journey across Africa: from the desert blues of the Sahel to the contemporary sounds of West Africa, the festival invites you to discover both traditional and modern expressions of the continent’s music.African Beats is more than a single event. It’s also a series of club concerts that bring African artists to stages across Poland. Past guests have included Fatoumata Diawara and Tinariwen, among others.The festival actively supports cultural initiatives related to Africa and collaborates with outstanding Polish musicians whose work is inspired by African roots and world music traditions. Artists such as The Afronauts, Moribaya, Ayoub Houmanna, and Dikanda have all been part of this growing community.Whether you're a long-time fan of African music or discovering it for the first time, African Beats Festival offers an inspiring and joyful way to connect with the continent’s creativity, diversity, and spirit.