Bendigo African Festival

Experience the vibrant sights, sounds and flavours of Africa at the inaugural Bendigo African Festival- a FREE all-day celebration in the heart of Bendigo!

Presented by the African Music and Cultural Festival (AMCF), Australia’s largest and longest-running African cultural festival, BWAF will transform Hargreaves Mall into a lively African village experience filled with music, dance, food and culture.

What to expect:
• Live African music and cultural performances
• Traditional drumming, dance, acrobatics & stilt walkers
• Interactive drumming and dance workshops
• African fashion, storytelling & market stalls
• Family-friendly activities including face painting
• Some of Victoria’s best African street food

Featuring headline performances by internationally celebrated ensemble Sun of Africa and traditional West African cultural group Foday & The Culture Keepers.

Hargreaves Mall, Bendigo
Saturday 1 August 2026
10am – 8pm
FREE ENTRY

Bring your family and friends and celebrate culture, community and connection this winter in Bendigo!