Afro-Caribbean Kinkolé Festival

Schedule

Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 26 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

2805 Carling Ave | Ottawa, ON

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About this Event

English Version:
🔥 AFRO-CARIBBEAN KINKOLÉ FESTIVAL OTTAWA 2026
6TH ANNUAL EDITION – BIGGER. BOLDER. UNFORGETTABLE.

Get ready, Ottawa! Thousands of festival-goers are coming together for the 6th Annual Afro-Caribbean Kinkolé Festival — a high-energy celebration of African & Caribbean music, culture, food, and art.

📍 Location: Ottawa’s well-known beach
📅 Dates: July 24, 25 & 26, 2026
🕙 Time: 10AM – 10PM daily


🎧 FRIDAY HEADLINER

DJ Kawest (France) bringing international vibes to kick off the weekend in style.


🎉 NEW EDITION. BIG SURPRISES.

🎟 FREE tickets are LIMITED — secure yours NOW.
Once free tickets are gone, General Admission is $25 per day (before tax), online only.

Everyone MUST have a ticket to access the festival site.


🌍 WHAT THIS FESTIVAL IS ABOUT

The Afro-Caribbean Kinkolé Festival is a free annual Music & Arts Festival celebrating the richness of African and Caribbean culture in Canada’s capital.

We spotlight:

  • Local, national & international artists
  • African & Caribbean fashion designers and artisans
  • Authentic cuisine vendors & restaurants
  • Local businesses and entrepreneurs

This is culture. This is community. This is representation.


⭐ WHAT TO EXPECT
  • Live concerts & DJs
  • Fashion shows
  • Kids activities (Family-friendly!)
  • African Caribbean Village marketplace
  • Authentic food from across the diaspora
  • Beach vibes all weekend

Rain or shine — the festival goes on.
Multiple tents for shade will be available.


🎟 TICKET OPTIONS

General Admission

  • Limited FREE release
  • Once sold out: $25 per day (before tax)

VIP EXPERIENCE – $50

  • Skip-the-line EXPRESS entrance & exit
  • Exclusive tented area close to the stage
  • Dedicated 19+ section

VIP BOOTHS AVAILABLE (19+)
Private booth service inside the Restricted Liquor Tent Area.
Servers on site for fast food & beverage service.

⚠ Close-to-stage & liquor area: 19+ only.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  • No outside food or drinks allowed
  • Full security check at entrance
  • POS machine on site (cash recommended)
  • Washrooms & sanitizing stations available
  • Folding chairs & umbrellas allowed
  • All purchases are final & non-refundable
  • Music perfomance Schedule & lineup subject to change

🤝 GET INVOLVED
Become a Sponsor

Showcase your brand and enjoy exclusive sponsorship benefits.
📩 [email protected]


Become a Volunteer

This festival runs on passionate volunteers. Join the movement.
📩 [email protected]


Artist Applications

Want to perform or showcase your talent?
Applications open soon.
📩 [email protected]


Vendor Applications

Promote your business. Sell your products. Be seen.
Applications open soon.
📩 [email protected]


🚨 DON’T WAIT.

Tickets are limited.
Come early. Stay late. Support local. Celebrate culture.

For ticketing, VIP tables & more information:
📩 [email protected]

Ottawa… this summer, we celebrate together. 🌴🔥

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French Version:
🔥 AFRO-CARIBBEAN KINKOLÉ FESTIVAL OTTAWA 2026
6E ÉDITION – PLUS GRAND. PLUS AUDACIEUX. INOUBLIABLE.

Prépare-toi Ottawa ! Des milliers de festivaliers se rassemblent pour la 6e édition du Afro-Caribbean Kinkolé Festival — une célébration électrisante de la musique, de la culture, de la gastronomie et de l’art africain et caribéen.

📍 Lieu : La plage bien connue d’Ottawa
📅 Dates : 24, 25 et 26 juillet 2026
🕙 Heures : 10h à 22h chaque jour


🎧 VEDETTE DU VENDREDI

DJ Kawest (France) apportera une énergie internationale pour lancer le week-end en grand.


🎉 NOUVELLE ÉDITION. GRANDES SURPRISES.

🎟 Billets GRATUITS en quantité LIMITÉE — Réservez le vôtre MAINTENANT.
Une fois les billets gratuits épuisés :
Admission générale 25$ par jour (avant taxes), en ligne seulement.

Un billet est obligatoire pour accéder au site du festival.


🌍 L’ESSENCE DU FESTIVAL

Le Afro-Caribbean Kinkolé Festival est un festival annuel gratuit de musique et d’arts célébrant la richesse des cultures africaines et caribéennes dans la capitale du Canada.

Nous mettons en lumière :

  • Des artistes locaux, nationaux et internationaux
  • Des créateurs et artisans africains et caribéens
  • Des restaurateurs et vendeurs de cuisine authentique
  • Des entrepreneurs et entreprises locales

C’est la culture.
C’est la communauté.
C’est la représentation.


⭐ À QUOI S’ATTENDRE
  • Concerts live & DJ
  • Défilés de mode
  • Activités pour enfants (Festival familial)
  • Village Afro-Caribéen (marché culturel)
  • Saveurs authentiques de toute la diaspora
  • Ambiance estivale tout le week-end

☀️🌧 Pluie ou soleil, le festival aura lieu.
Plusieurs chapiteaux seront installés pour l’ombre.


🎟 OPTIONS DE BILLETS
Admission Générale
  • Quantité limitée de billets GRATUITS
  • Une fois épuisés : 25$ par jour (avant taxes)

Expérience VIP – 50$
  • Accès EXPRESS (entrée/sortie rapide)
  • Zone VIP sous chapiteau près de la scène
  • Section exclusive 19+

BOOTHS VIP DISPONIBLES (19+)

Espace privé dans la zone alcool restreinte.
Serveurs sur place pour un service rapide de nourriture et breuvages.

⚠ Zone près de la scène & espace alcool : 19 ans et plus seulement.


INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES
  • Aucune nourriture ni boisson extérieure permise
  • Vérification de sécurité obligatoire à l’entrée
  • Machine POS sur place (argent comptant recommandé)
  • Toilettes et stations de désinfection disponibles
  • Chaises pliantes et parasols permis
  • Tous les achats sont finaux et non remboursables
  • L’horaire et la programmation peuvent changer sans préavis

🤝 IMPLIQUEZ-VOUS
Devenez Commanditaire

Faites rayonner votre marque et profitez d’avantages exclusifs.
📩 [email protected]


Devenez Bénévole

Ce festival fonctionne grâce à des bénévoles passionnés. Joignez-vous au mouvement.
📩 [email protected]


Candidature Artiste

Envie de performer ou présenter votre talent ?
Ouverture des candidatures bientôt.
📩 [email protected]


Candidature Marchand (Vendor)

Exposez, vendez et faites connaître votre entreprise.
Ouverture des candidatures bientôt.
📩 [email protected]


🚨 N’ATTENDEZ PAS.

Les billets sont limités.
Arrivez tôt. Profitez pleinement. Soutenez local. Célébrez la culture.

Pour la billetterie, tables VIP et plus d’informations :
📩 [email protected]

Ottawa… cet été, on célèbre ensemble. 🌴🔥


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2805 Carling Ave, 2805 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Canada

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