Credit: The Charles Wright Museum, 2023 African World Festival
Get set for the highly anticipated 41st Annual African World Festival July 12th-14th! Festival Fridays are making a triumphant return, providing an inside look at what promises to be the most exciting and vibrant festival to date.
The African World Festival is a lively and colorful celebration of African culture, heritage, and community that traditionally occurs on an annual basis. This vibrant event features diverse activities, including traditional music performances, captivating dance displays, vibrant arts and crafts, delicious and authentic African cuisine, and enlightening cultural exhibits from various African nations and the diaspora.
Those attending the event can look forward to immersing themselves in a vibrant showcase of African musical traditions, blending both age-old and modern genres. From the captivating and high-energy rhythms of Afrobeat to the soulful melodies of Highlife, the program promises to offer an engaging and diverse musical experience. Additionally, attendees will be able to witness the awe-inspiring performances of traditional African drumming, adding a powerful and authentic element to the event.
Last year, George Clinton performed; this year, attendees can look forward to performances from headliners Rapsody, Dumpstaphunk, Third World, Thandiswa Mazwai and Detroit’s own Drey Skonie & The KLouds Band, to name a few.
This year’s gathering will be a one-of-a-kind chance for us to come together as a community and commemorate our cultural heritage, share our diverse experiences, and aspire to a better future. The Wright is thrilled to bring the narratives of the Black community to the forefront, pay tribute to our shared journey, and collectively imagine the road ahead.
Attendees can explore African-inspired fashion, jewelry, and art and even try their hand at traditional African crafts. And, of course, they can savor a variety of delicious African cuisine. It’s a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the diverse and dynamic cultures that shape the African continent and its global influence.
Located at Hart Plaza for this 3-day celebration that highlights the beauty, strength, and spirit of the African Diaspora. Almost 20,000 attendees are expected to attend and enjoy our performances, vendors, food, clothing, health products, visual arts, live demonstrations, community resources and information, and more.
Last year, the festival returned to Hart Plaza after being held at the grounds of the Wright Museum for 12 years. Due to the rising costs of organizing major events, the festival now requires admission. General admission and single-day tickets online are $15 for adult non-members,$10 for non—member senior citizens age 65 and older ,$10 for non—member students over age 13, and free admission for all children under age 13.
On the day of the festival, the prices are higher. Weekend passes are available for purchase. However, admission is free for members of the Wright Museum.
For more information on ticket costs, vendors, and performance schedules, please visit https://www.thewright.org/africanworldfestival.
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