Atlanta 27th Annual African Cultural Festival

The Atlanta African Cultural Festival is a vibrant celebration of African and African diaspora cultures featuring a diverse array of dances and rhythms from various countries. Manga African Dance has taken the Osun festival to new heights by incorporating traditions from the African diaspora and a pan African repertoire. Join us for a truly unforgettable experience!

9/13/2024 @ The Little Five Points Community Center (L5PCC).

1083 Austin Ave NE Atlanta GA 30307

9:00am : concert 1 for students and seniors, 8:45am arrival time

10:30am: concert 2 for students and seniors

9/14/2024

@ The Little Five Points Community Center (L5PCC).

1083 Austin Ave NE Atlanta GA 30307

12:00pm - 1:00pm: Drum class

@ 7 Stages Theatre

1105 Euclid Ave. NE Atlanta Ga 30307

6:00pm - 7:00pm: Fashion show

7:30pm - 9:00pm: Concert

9/15/2025 @ Little Five Points Center for the Arts and the Community

11am- 12:00am: Drum circle

12:00pm - 1:00pm: Yoruba (Orisa) dance

1:15pm - 2:15pm: Opkella dance

2:30pm - 3:30pm: Senegalese dance

Adults & kids together

Event

Festival/fair

Fall

Arts

Indoor

Outdoors

Arts: Performance

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is the event?

September 13 – 14 - 15 2024

Where is it taking place? ·

Students and seniors’ concerts: L5PCAC: 1083 Austin Ave NE Atlanta GA 30307 ·

Vendors - Fashion show - Concert: 7 Stages Theatre: 1105 Euclid Ave NE Atlanta GA 30307

Drum class - Drums circle - dance classes - vendors: L5PCAC: 1083 Austin Ave NE Atlanta GA 30307

Are both locations wheelchair accessible?

Yes

What to expect at the festival?

➔ Drums class and circle ➔ Dance classes ➔ Vendors ➔ Concert ➔ Fashion show ➔ Marketplace

When are the doors open to participants?

Friday: 8:15 am Saturday: 5:45pm Sunday: 10:45am

When are the doors open for the vendors?

Saturday: 5pm Sunday: 10am

Are vendors indoor or outdoor?

Saturday: indoor Sunday: outdoor

Are tables and chairs provided to vendors?

No

Are the tables’ names-assigned to vendors?

NA

Are vendors allowed any extra table or any other at their spots?

NA

Are electric outlets available for vendors?

NA

The organizers will not be able to provide vendors with any changes

Is there a fee for parking?

No. parking is on the street or in the parking lot. Please make sure not to leave valuable items in your car. Manga is not responsible for any loss.

Do I need to sign the waiver form? Yes for all dance class participants including vendors; Waiver is for permission for recording and photographs and injury and illness liability. Please click on the link below read and sign Waiver Form .

https://forms.gle/6VkBjc2bVz9ggPJB7

What is the Schedule of the event?

Visit website

Will the classes and concert be streamed?

No

Is there a refund?

No REFUND

Whom to contact if there are Issues?

Please reach out to us for any concerns: Manga’s phone: 404 462 5723 Staff: Andree: 404 936 7417

Host or Publisher Manga African Dance, Inc.