African Cultural Festival Steinhude
Four-day festival of African music, dance, crafts, and culinary delights in the historic barn district of Steinhude am Meer
2026
About Africa Culture Festival Steinhude
Africa Culture Festival Steinhude — edition 2026
Four Days of Africa in Steinhude 2026
The exact program for 2026 (band list, workshop slots, dance groups) will be published by the organiser in spring. The historic courtyard character of the barn district creates the intimate, immersive atmosphere of this festival.
Highlights Africa Culture Festival Steinhude 2026
- Four days of African culture in the Steinhude barn district
- Live bands from West, East, and Central Africa
- Workshops in drumming, dance, and fabric printing
- Crafts and culinary mile
- Pentecost weekend 2026, on the Steinhuder Meer
Programme Africa Culture Festival Steinhude 2026
Provisional Schedule
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the organiser in spring. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
Friday, May 22nd, 2026
- Opening in the afternoon
- First concert in the evening (West or East Africa)
- Craft and culinary stalls open
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
- Drumming and dance workshops
- Dance group performances
- Main concert in the evening
Sunday, May 24th, 2026
- Family Day with children's workshops
- Acoustic concerts and readings
- Evening concert
Monday, May 25th, 2026 (Whit Monday)
- Morning pint and brunch
- Closing concert in the afternoon
- Joint winding down
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Practical information — Africa Culture Festival Steinhude
Date 2026
Friday, May 22nd to Monday, May 25th, 2026 (Pentecost weekend).
Location
Scheunenviertel Steinhude, Meerstraße 15-19, 31515 Wunstorf, Hannover Region.
Getting There
- S-Bahn + Bus: S 1 / S 2 to Wunstorf, then bus to Steinhude
- Car: via the B 441, parking available on the outskirts of town
Contact
[email protected], Tel. 0172 4147685.
Admission
Current admission regulations available from the organisers.
Notes
Workshops by prior registration. Open-air event; weather-appropriate clothing recommended.
Africa Meets Steinhude
Steinhude, the fishing village on the Steinhuder Meer, is known for boat trips, eel stalls (Aalkaten), its promenade, and Northern German flair. With the African Cultural Festival, this backdrop gains an unusual accent for four days: African drum rhythms, colourful fabrics, the scent of African spices, and the energy of live bands and dance groups will characterise the barn district.
Program
- Concerts: Bands from West, East, and Central Africa, as well as the African diaspora in Europe
- Dance Groups: Traditional and contemporary dance forms
- Workshops: Drumming, dance, fabric printing, mask painting
- Crafts: Jewelry, sculptures, clothing, fabrics, books
- Culinary Delights: West African stews, Ethiopian Injera, Moroccan Tagine, African coffee and tea
The Barn District as a Venue
The barn district (Scheunenviertel) on Meerstraße, with its historic buildings and courtyard character, is an extraordinary venue. The intimate atmosphere allows for concerts, workshops, and stalls to be experienced up close – ideal for an immersive festival experience.
Organisers and Mission
The festival is organised by a team around the Afrika Kultur Fest initiative. The aim is to make African cultures tangible beyond stereotypical images, to create encounters, and to promote artists from African countries and the diaspora. Contact: [email protected], Tel. 0172 4147685.
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