These top acts from the line-up of the last 20 years and new bands will celebrate the big anniversary of the Africa Days in Vienna in 2024:
From 09 to 26 August 2024, we will be celebrating with a top-class line-up under the motto "20 years - One World in Vienna!" the 20th anniversary of the Africa Days Vienna on the Danube Island! The Africa Days Vienna have developed into one of the largest companies in the last 20 years. Africa festivals Europe and one of the most popular Summer events Austria's developed. To mark the anniversary, many high-calibre top acts on the main stage.
Top acts in the line-up of the Africa Days Vienna 2024
09.08.24 / PATRICE - SOUL STREAM OF A COSMOPOLITAN
"Good music hopes to be part of the dynamic thing called life." Patrice at the Africa Days Vienna 2024. We look forward to his creativity and humanity. >> more
10.08.24 / MAMADOU DIABATE & PERCUSSION MANIA "TALKING BALAFONS"
Mamadou Diabate & Percussion Mania are coming to the Africa Days Vienna. Balafon playing and percussion from Burkina Faso! >> more
11.08.24 / YOUSSOU N'DOUR - AFRICA'S ARTIST OF THE CENTURY
In 2024, he's finally coming to the Africa Days Vienna: Youssou N'Dour, super talent, the world's best pop singer from Senegal. We feel honoured! >> more
15.08.24 / ANTHONY B - JAMAICA MISSION
Anthony B performs with his reggae mission at the Africa Days Vienna in 2024. A festival highlight for all reggae fans! >> more
17.08.24 / DUB FX - INDEPENDENT - POSITIVE - SELF-CONFIDENT
2024 comes Dub FX with his conscious lyrical lyrics and extremely positively charged sound to the Afrika Tage in Vienna. We are delighted to present this independent and inspiring artist! >> more
18.08.24 / DICHT & ERGREIFEND "ES WERDE DICHT" - A DANCEABLE STATEMENT
"Dichtis" aka Dicht & Ergreifend deliver poetry with boxing gloves directly to the main stage of the Africa Days Vienna. "Es werde dicht" is a danceable statement! >> more
21.08.24 / JAMARAM MEETS JAHCOUSTIX - LIVE AND DIRECT
The band stands for peace, cosmopolitanism and respect, against war, intolerance and isolation. Without borders and walls - colourful diversity and joie de vivre, in real life as well as in music. We are very happy! >> more
23.08.24 / NEWEN AFROBEAT FROM CHILE PLAYS SONGS BY FELA KUTI
The Chilean orchestra Newen Afrobeat preserves the legacy of Fela Kuti, the Nigerian father of Afrobeat. On the tour, they play Fela's most iconic songs, in which Seun Kuti was particularly involved. >> more
24.08.24 / MARLA GLEN & BAND - UNEXPECTED
Uncompromising, virtuosic and playful! Marla Glen - one of the most famous jazz voices in the world - is coming to Vienna for the Africa Days! Soul, blues, afrobeats at its finest! >> more
25.08.24 / ANGELIQUE KIDJO - AFRICA'S GREAT DIVA
Angélique Kidjo - one of the greatest artists on today's international music scene and five-time Grammy award winner - is coming to Vienna for the Africa Days! From Benin to the world - we are looking forward to jazz, funk and R&B! Angelique Kidjo is touring this year on the occasion of her "40 Years Anniversary" - 40 years of music and activism! >> more
The Africa Days Vienna are a Festival the Cultures and Joie de vivre. Artists and exhibitors from all corners of the African continent and the world present their Art, Craft and Music. Whether infectious Rhythms, colourful Fabrics, Baskets, Ceramics or exotic Delicacies - the Africa Days offer something for everyone. The Music programme the Best of the last 20 years present. In addition to the Live concerts there are numerous other programme items for the whole family. Workshops, a children's tent and culinary offers invite you to discover and enjoy. Preparations are already in full swing!
Date: 09. until 26 August 2024
Opening hours:
Mon - Sat: 14:00 to 24:00
Sunday: 11:00 to 24:00
Charity Mondays: on 12.08., 19.08. and 26.08.2024, admission free!
Location: Vienna, Danube Island
More info: www.afrika-tage.at