The African Music and Cultural Festival is Australia's largest African festival, celebrating diversity and harmony right in the heart of Melbourne. This year's festival returns to Fed Square for three days from Friday 17 - Sunday 19 November 2023. Attracting over 55,000 Victorians and interstate and international visitors, this three-day celebration of the very best of African culture is a spring highlight and the only place where you will see over 35 African countries and community organisations represented through music, food, fashion, film, dance, art, and culture. In its tenth year, AMCF is a firm fixture on the Melbourne events calendar.
External link for African Music and Cultural Festival (AMCF)
Flinders St
Melbourne, Victoria, AU
The official photos from the festival are now live on our Facebook page 👉🏽 https://shorturl.at/viI1v Head over to check them out, relive the amazing moments, and don’t forget to tag yourself and your friends. 📸 🎉🫶🏾
Wishing a very happy birthday to our AMCF Vice Chair, Uche! 🎉 Uche is instrumental to the success of our festival, from securing Platinum sponsorship with NAB and collaborating with the City of Melbourne to expertly managing countless behind-the-scenes operations. As a mentor and inspiring leader, Uche uplifts our team with support and serves as a calming influence in every situation. Thank you for your dedication and leadership, Uche. We hope you have a fantastic day!
What an incredible three-day celebration we had last weekend! 🎉💯🖤 This festival reaffirmed its place as a festival for everyone—a cultural experience like no other, where connections are made, a sense of home is felt, and belonging is celebrated. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, braving Melbourne's iconic weather to dance, eat, and bring the good vibes! Special thanks to: 🙌🏽 Our amazing team for pulling off another unforgettable event that just keeps getting better every year. 🙌🏽 The talented artists who lit up our stage, including those who travelled internationally to share their gifts with us. 🙌🏽 The MCs Poni and Stephen who kept us entertained and the program on track. 🙌🏽 Market and food stallholders, especially those who travelled interstate, for showcasing incredible goods and keeping us fuelled and refreshed. 🙌🏽 The Fireside Chat panellists who shared their stories, insights, and wisdom, inspiring meaningful conversations. 🙌🏽 The Jollof Rice Wars judges for taking on the tastiest job of the festival and helping crown this year’s champion. 🙌🏽 Drummers and DJs for bringing the beats and energy. 🙌🏽 Our photographers for capturing the magic and preserving these unforgettable moments. 🙌🏽 Fed Square’s AV and security teams for ensuring the event ran smoothly and everyone was safe. 🙌🏽 Our incredible volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make everything possible. 🙌🏽 Our invaluable sponsors, without whom this festival wouldn’t be possible. 🙌🏽 VIP guests who took the time to celebrate and support our vibrant community. 🙌🏽 And, most importantly, you—our amazing attendees—for embracing African culture and making this festival truly special. We’d love to hear from you! Please share your thoughts and help us improve by filling out our survey here 👉🏽 https://shorturl.at/9OV7b Save the dates for next year— 📣Friday 21 - Sunday 23 November 2025 at Fed Square—and get ready for another unforgettable celebration! 🥳
Experience the best of African street food with over 30 food stalls in one place! Join us for dinner, live music, and vibrant culture at Fed Square. 📅 Tonight: We're here until 10 PM 📅 Saturday: 11 AM – 11 PM 📅 Sunday: 12 PM – 8 PM Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of food and music!
Honoured to have DR Lois Peeler AM deliver the Welcome to Country and officially open the African Music and Cultural festival. We are here until 10pm today at Fed Square and again tomorrow from 11am-11pm and Sunday 12pm-8pm. Check out the full program here 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/g7FK_MXU
Join us TODAY for the FREE African Music and Cultural festival at Fed Square 🎉 Day 1: Friday, 15 Nov ⏰ 12pm - 10pm Start the weekend with African short films, spoken word, and a taste of authentic street food. Day 2: Saturday, 16 Nov ⏰ 11am - 11pm Enjoy non-stop entertainment with music, dance, fashion, markets, and free drumming lessons. Family-friendly fun with face painting and more. Day 3: Sunday, 17 Nov ⏰12pm - 8pm Wrap up the festival with more live performances, music, drumming, and food. Check out the full program here 👉🏽 https://lnkd.in/g7FK_MXU
Courtesy of our sponsor Ethiopian Airlines, our incredible raffle is back!! Here’s your chance to WIN one of three economy return tickets from Singapore to any African destination served by Ethiopian Airlines! To enter simply purchase a raffle ticket - https://lnkd.in/gjByYFmg There will be daily draws: 👉🏽 Friday, 15th November: 7:35 pm - 7:50 pm 👉🏽 Sat, 16th November: 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm 👉🏽 Sun, 17th November: 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm Winners will be randomly selected during each draw and notified by email or phone. Remember, you must provide a valid ID (passport or driver's license) to claim your prize. Terms and conditions apply. Ethiopian Airlines
Get ready to satisfy your cravings at Zuya African BBQ at Fed Square from 12pm tomorrow! You'll find them in their new prime spot at the Birrarung Marr end of the River Terrace for this year's African Music and Cultural Festival! The first stop you'll see-and smell-packed with bold, mouthwatering African BBQ flavours that'll leave you wanting more. Don't miss your chance to taste the soul of Africa!
We’re proud to welcome TAFE Victoria as a gold sponsor for this year's African Music and Cultural Festival. If you’re looking for a new direction or a change in your current career, TAFE Victoria will take you there. TAFE Victoria brings together over 800 high quality, affordable courses at more than 90 locations across Victoria. Visit the TAFE Victoria team at their stall at the festival or explore courses, careers and discover more about their institutes at vic.gov.au/tafe