Name: Afrika Kulturtage Forchheim 2026
Start: 2026-07-03T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-05T00:00:00+00:00
Location: Innenhof der Kaiserpfalz Forchheim

Afrika Kulturtage Forchheim

About Afrika Kulturtage Forchheim

The Afrika Kulturtage Forchheim is a three-day cultural festival that fills the courtyard of the Kaiserpfalz Forchheim with music, dance, art, and crafts from Africa every July. The event is organized by the Pfalzmuseum Forchheim with support from the Junges Theater Forchheim e.V. The program includes a main concert, an African bazaar with market stalls and culinary offerings, drumming and dance workshops, a special exhibition, a children's program, and a charity project. Admission is free on Fridays; Saturdays and Sundays are ticketed. In 2026, the festival will take place from July 3rd to 5th.

Dates 03 Jul — 05 Jul 2026

Venue Forchheim (09474)

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Status Confirmed

Edition 2026

Afrika Kulturtage Forchheim — edition 2026

The Afrika Kulturtage Forchheim 2026 will take place from July 3rd to 5th in the courtyard of the Kaiserpfalz Forchheim. Main program: AFRODREAM main concert on Saturday evening, African bazaar, drumming and dance workshops, special exhibition, and children's program. Free admission on Friday, ticketed on Saturday and Sunday.

The 2026 edition of the Afrika Kulturtage Forchheim opens its doors from Friday, July 3rd, to Sunday, July 5th, in the courtyard of the Kaiserpfalz. The musical highlight will be the AFRODREAM main concert on Saturday, July 4th, at 8 PM.

Throughout the three days, a diverse supporting program accompanies the festival: a special exhibition at the Pfalzmuseum, an African bazaar with market stalls around the Kaiserpfalz, drumming workshops, dance classes, a children's participation program (African fairy tales, sand paintings), storytelling, cabaret, and magic. The festival presents itself as a stage for African artists and a place for cultural exchange.

Highlights Afrika Kulturtage Forchheim 2026

AFRODREAM main concert on Saturday evening
African bazaar in the courtyard of the Kaiserpfalz
Drumming and dance workshops
Special exhibition at the Pfalzmuseum
Children's program with fairy tales and sand paintings
Charity project to support African partners

Programme Afrika Kulturtage Forchheim 2026

Friday, July 3, 2026

Opening with free admission to the courtyard program
Solo concert (program to be announced shortly)
Bazaar and workshops in the evening

Saturday, July 4, 2026

African bazaar all day
Workshops (drumming, dance)
Children's program
8:00 PM AFRODREAM main concert in the courtyard of the Kaiserpfalz

Sunday, July 5, 2026

Final day with bazaar and workshops
Closing program and presentation of the charity project

Prices Afrika Kulturtage Forchheim 2026

Free admission to the courtyard program on Friday. Ticketed on Saturday and Sunday – tickets for the AFRODREAM main concert available via reservix.de and the Pfalzmuseum. Sources: kaiserpfalz.forchheim.de, reservix.de.

Practical information

Practical information — Afrika Kulturtage Forchheim

Getting There

Forchheim is located on the A 73 motorway between Bamberg and Erlangen. The Kaiserpfalz is situated in the old town, within walking distance of Forchheim train station (approx. 10 minutes). Parking is available in the city center parking garages.

Admission

Free admission to the courtyard program on Friday. Ticketed on Saturday and Sunday; tickets available through the Pfalzmuseum and via reservix.de.

Tip

If you wish to attend a workshop, it is advisable to register early – participation is limited. The main concert on Saturday evening is usually very well attended – arriving early is worthwhile.

Africa Visits Upper Franconia

Since its inception, the Afrika Kulturtage Forchheim has become one of the most important African cultural festivals in Bavaria. The venue is the idyllic courtyard of the Kaiserpfalz Forchheim – one of the most significant medieval imperial palace complexes in Southern Germany. The festival is organized by the Pfalzmuseum Forchheim, which designs the program together with the Junges Theater Forchheim e.V. Forchheim, the district town in the Upper Franconian district of the same name (state of Bavaria), thus becomes a stage for African art and culture for three days.

Concerts, Bazaar, and Workshops

The focus is on concerts by international bands and solo artists. The festival combines musical styles from West and Central Africa with European influences – Rumba-Afro-Folk fusion, Afro-pop, traditional drumming ensembles. Past editions have featured bands like Tribubu (Rumba-Afro-Folk fusion with members from Spain, England, and Ivory Coast) as well as solo artists like Mary Anibal and K'Daanso. In addition, there is an African bazaar with arts and crafts, instruments, and culinary specialties, as well as drumming and dance workshops for all levels.

What Visitors Can Expect

Main concert on Saturday evening in the courtyard of the Kaiserpfalz
Solo concerts on Friday and Saturday
African bazaar with arts, crafts, and culinary delights
Drumming workshops and dance classes
Special exhibition at the Pfalzmuseum
Children's program: African fairy tales, sand paintings, games
Charity project to support African partners
Stories, cabaret, and magic as accompanying program

Kaiserpfalz Forchheim as a Backdrop

The Kaiserpfalz Forchheim is one of the few surviving imperial palace complexes from the medieval royal period in Southern Germany and today houses the Pfalzmuseum. Its courtyard provides an extraordinary open-air venue for concerts and festivals. The Afrika Kulturtage showcase the versatility of this location – where imperial history meets contemporary world culture.