25 april > 26 april

Les Calebasses d'Avril, african festival

  • Cultural
  • Festival
  • World music
  • Story
Centre de Loisirs de la Barthelasse, Allée Marie-Josée Roig, Ile de la Barthelasse, 84000 Avignon
A festive event to discover and share the arts and cultures of Africa: craft and solidarity markets, entertainment and free concerts.
A weekend of conviviality, exchange and celebration.

Artists are on hand to punctuate these two days of discovery and sharing.
A stage area is also open to all up-and-coming artists...

A cultural event open to all, designed to encourage people to get together!

On the program:
6 concerts with multiple aesthetics - afrobeat, traditional music, world fusion...
Percussion, dance, balafon and singing workshops with international artists
Storytelling from Burkina Faso
A craft and solidarity market
A large shared African meal on Saturday evening
Refreshment stands and snacks all weekend

Participation in the festival is free for concerts, events and the market.
Its balance is based on participation in the workshops and the solidarity meal.

This 2026 edition promises to be particularly vibrant, festive and warm.

Further information at https://sites.google.com/site/crreasud/home

Rates

Free access.

Opening times

From 25 April 2026 until 26 April 2026 - Open on saturday, on sunday

Location

Les Calebasses d'Avril, african festival
Centre de Loisirs de la Barthelasse, Allée Marie-Josée Roig, Ile de la Barthelasse, 84000 Avignon
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Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French
Updated on 05 March 2026 at 17:22
by Office de Tourisme Avignon Tourisme
(Offer identifier : 4618204)
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