Taste of Africa Festival Berlin
Streetfood, Afrobeats, Amapiano and Afro House – three days of African diaspora culture at Maaya in Friedrichshain
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Berlin's Afro-Diaspora in the RAW Environment
The African diaspora in Berlin is large, diverse, and culturally present – with its own restaurants, fashion designers, event organizers, and music labels. One of Berlin's most visible Afro labels is Afro Haus, which curates parties, street food events, and cultural formats. The Taste of Africa Festival is one of its flagship events: a festival that specifically combines cuisine, music, and encounters.
Maaya in Friedrichshain
The main venue is Maaya on Revaler Straße 99 – an open-air and indoor area previously known as Haubentaucher. It is located in the RAW cluster (Friedrichshain, Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district), one of Berlin's densest sub-cultural areas, where bars, clubs, a skate park, and open-air spaces have merged into a unique urban ecosystem. The location facilitates access for Berlin's weekend crowd and places the festival right in the middle of the city's nightlife scene.
Cuisine and Sound
Culinary-wise, the festival spans the entire continent: West African dishes (Jollof Rice, Suya, Egusi), North African street food classics (Tagine, Couscous, Brik), East African, and South African specialties complement each other. Several stalls offer finger food options, perfect for enjoying while standing and dancing during the DJ sets. Musically, the three major genres shaping today's pop diaspora scene dominate: Afrobeats (Nigeria, Ghana), Amapiano (South Africa), and Afro House (Angola, Mozambique, South Africa).
Berlin and its African Soundscapes
Visitors to the Taste of Africa Festival also get to know a Berlin scene that has grown significantly in recent years. Clubs like Kreuzberg's Yaam, festivals like the KeNaKo-Afrika-Festival, or diaspora formats like Panafrican Berlin or Afrikamera form the larger network, within which Taste of Africa represents a more culinary and music-focused highlight.
Taste of Africa Berlin — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of Taste of Africa spans three days at Maaya in Friedrichshain. The festival kicks off on Friday evening with the first DJ sets and food stalls; Saturday and Sunday are the main festival days with longer opening hours and a full range of stalls. Food zones, a bar, and a stage area are spread across the indoor and outdoor spaces of Maaya.
Culinary-wise, the festival covers the entire spectrum of African street food cultures: West African (Jollof Rice, Suya, Egusi Stew), North African (Tagine, Couscous, Brik), East African (Ugali, Mandazi), and South African (Boerewors, Bunny Chow, Pap). Musically, DJ sets alternate between Afrobeats (in the spirit of pop stars like Burna Boy and Rema), Amapiano (a South African house hybrid), and Afro House (Angola, Mozambique).
Programme Taste of Africa Berlin 2026
Friday, May 15, 2026 – Opening
- Maaya, Revaler Straße 99 – Opening in the afternoon/early evening
- Food stalls open, first DJ sets in Afrobeats and Afro House
Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Main Festival Day
- Food zone open all day: West, North, East, and South African stalls
- DJ sets alternating between Afrobeats, Amapiano, and Afro House
- Optional live acts (artist lineup to be announced by organizer Afro Haus before the event)
Sunday, May 17, 2026 – Family Day
- Program with a stronger family focus during the day
- Food zone and DJ sets in a more relaxed daytime schedule
- Closing in the early evening
DJ lineup and food stall list will be published in the weeks leading up to the festival on Afro Haus channels and via berlin.de.
Highlights Taste of Africa Berlin 2026
- Three days of African street food culture in Friedrichshain
- DJ sets in Afrobeats, Amapiano, and Afro House
- Open-air and indoor area at Maaya (formerly Haubentaucher)
- In the heart of Berlin's RAW cluster, one of the city's most vibrant nightlife zones
- Organized by the Berlin label Afro Haus
Prices Taste of Africa Berlin 2026
Practical information — Taste of Africa Berlin
Getting There
Maaya, Revaler Straße 99, 10245 Berlin (Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district, Friedrichshain locality). S+U Warschauer Straße approx. 5 min. walk. Direct connection to trams and buses. Bike sharing and parking available in the vicinity.
Tickets
Tickets, depending on sales phases, available via Afro Haus platforms and Eventbrite. Day tickets and festival passes are possible. Specific prices will be published in spring 2026.
Organizer
Afro Haus Berlin – Platform for African diaspora culture, street food, music, and parties.
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Where it takes place Taste of Africa Berlin
Maaya (ehemals Haubentaucher)
Revaler Straße 99, 10245 Berlin