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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🔥 AFRO-CARIBBEAN KINKOLÉ FESTIVAL OTTAWA 2026


🔥 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


🎧 TÊTES D’AFFICHE

DJ Kawest (France) apportera une énergie internationale et des performances explosives.

Chily (France) sera également tête d’affiche et offrira un véritable spectacle digne d’un festival d’été.

Il sera accompagné de Charlin Bato (New York), qui nous ramènera directement dans les Caraïbes avec ses mélodies douces et envoûtantes.

🎉 NOUVELLE ÉDITION. GRANDES SURPRISES.

🎟 Les billets GRATUITS sont LIMITÉS — réservez dès maintenant.
Une fois épuisés, l’admission générale sera de 20$ 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 de musique et d’arts célébrant la richesse des cultures africaines et caribéennes dans la capitale du Canada.

Nous mettons en lumière :

  • Artistes locaux, nationaux et internationaux
  • Créateurs et artisans africains et caribéens
  • Vendeurs de cuisine authentique
  • 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 la diaspora
  • Ambiance plage tout le week-end

☀️🌧 Peu importe la météo, le festival aura lieu.
Des chapiteaux seront installés pour l’ombre.


🎟 OPTIONS DE BILLETS
Admission Générale
  • Billets GRATUITS limités
  • Une fois épuisés : 20$ 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.
Service sur place pour nourriture et boissons.

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


🚨 INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES
  • Aucune nourriture ou boisson extérieure
  • Contrôle de sécurité obligatoire
  • Paiement sur place (argent comptant recommandé)
  • Toilettes et stations sanitaires disponibles
  • Chaises pliantes et parasols permis
  • Tous les achats sont finaux et non remboursables
  • Programmation sujette à changement

🤝 IMPLIQUEZ-VOUS

📩 [email protected]

  • Commanditaires
  • Bénévoles
  • Artistes
  • Vendeurs

🚨 N’ATTENDEZ PAS.
Les billets sont limités.
Arrivez tôt. Profitez pleinement. Soutenez local. Célébrez la culture.

📩 Billetterie & réservations VIP : [email protected]

🌴 Ottawa… cet été, on célèbre ensemble.


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


🎧 HEADLINERS

DJ Kawest (France) bringing international vibes and high-energy performances to the festival.

Chily (France) will also take the stage as a headliner, delivering a true summer festival experience.

Joining them, Charlin Bato (New York) will bring us straight back to the Caribbean with his smooth and melodic sounds.

🎉 NEW EDITION. BIG SURPRISES.

🎟 FREE tickets are LIMITED — secure yours NOW.
Once free tickets are gone, General Admission is $20 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 an 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: $20 per day (before tax)

VIP EXPERIENCE – $50
  • Skip-the-line EXPRESS entrance & exit
  • Exclusive tented area near 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 machines on site (cash recommended)
  • Washrooms & sanitizing stations available
  • Folding chairs & umbrellas allowed
  • All purchases are final & non-refundable
  • Schedule & lineup subject to change

🤝 GET INVOLVED

📩 [email protected]

  • Sponsors
  • Volunteers
  • Artists
  • Vendors

🚨 DON’T WAIT.
Tickets are limited.
Come early. Stay late. Support local. Celebrate culture.

📩 Ticketing & VIP reservations: [email protected]

🇫🇷 VERSION FRANÇAISE🌴 Ottawa… this summer, we celebrate together.


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2805 Carling Ave, 2805 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Canada

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