Bendigo African Festival

Schedule

Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am

UTC+10:00
Location

Hargreaves Mall | Bendigo, VI

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Experience the vibrant sights, sounds and flavours of Africa at the inaugural Bendigo African Festival- a FREE all-day celebration in the heart of Bendigo!
Presented by the African Music and Cultural Festival (AMCF), Australia’s largest and longest-running African cultural festival, BWAF will transform Hargreaves Mall into a lively African village experience filled with music, dance, food and culture.
✨ What to expect:
• Live African music and cultural performances
• Traditional drumming, dance, acrobatics & stilt walkers
• Interactive drumming and dance workshops
• African fashion, storytelling & market stalls
• Family-friendly activities including face painting
• Some of Victoria’s best African street food
Featuring headline performances by internationally celebrated ensemble Sun of Africa and traditional West African cultural group Foday & The Culture Keepers.
📍 Hargreaves Mall, Bendigo
📅 Saturday 1 August 2026
⏰ 10am – 8pm
🎟 FREE ENTRY
Bring your family and friends and celebrate culture, community and connection this winter in Bendigo!
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Where is it happening?

Hargreaves Mall, 293-295 Hargreaves Mall, Bendigo VIC 3550, Australia, Bendigo

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