Africa to Austin Festival 2026
November 6 @ 7:30 pm – November 8 @ 6:45 pm CST
Three extraordinary days of live performances, drum and dance workshops for all and community celebration brought to Austin by Master Artists from African and the African diaspora traditions.
Family friendly event.
Two exhilarating performances on Friday, Nov. 6 and Saturday, Nov.7 at the Boyd Vance Theater, at George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center.
Drum and Dance workshops on Saturday, Nov.7 at the Carver Museum and Sunday, Nov. 8 at Ballet Afrique Contemporary Dance.
To close the celebration, on Sunday, Nov.8: Traditional West African party! FREE EVENT! Open to the community! at Sahara Lounge.
Plus two Family Drum & Dance workshops by Aboubacar Sylla leading to the Festival weekend: on Sunday, October 25th and Sunday, Nov.1st at Sahara Lounge.
All levels are welcome.
This is a weekend for all of Austin, its visitors, and the African Drum and Dance Community all over the country and the world!
Check our Family Drum and Dance Workshop leading up to the Festival!