When does the Nkabom-Fest 2026 start?

The kickoff starts on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 6 PM in Annahof and Augustanasaal in Augsburg.

What is the entrance fee?

Entrance is based on donations. There is no fixed ticket price.

What program points are planned?

Live music, project booths, African finger food, and a raffle with encounters for the audience are expected.

Who organizes the festival?

The opening festival is organized by Akuma for Africa e.V. together with the African Weeks.

Where does the Nkabom-Fest take place?

The event location is Annahof and Augustanasaal, Im Annahof 4 in 86150 Augsburg.

Is the event more of a concert or a festival?

It is a cultural opening festival with music, encounters, and participation moments within the framework of the African Weeks.

African Weeks start in Augsburg with music, encounters, and colorful festival atmosphere in Annahof

Name: Nkabom-Fest opens the African Weeks
Start: 2026-09-25T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-25T20:00:00+02:00
Location: Annahof und Augustanasaal

Nkabom-Fest 2026: Augsburg kicks off with music, dance, and lived encounters

With the Nkabom-Fest, a multi-day cultural program begins in Augsburg that focuses on encounters, music, and culinary diversity. On Friday, September 25, 2026, the opening festival of the African Weeks will open its doors at 6 PM in Annahof and Augustanasaal, emphasizing a strong sense of community between the stage, project booths, and audience.

A kickoff with attitude and heart

The word Nkabom comes from Twi and means to bring together or connect. This principle shapes the evening: Akuma for Africa e.V. and the African Weeks invite you to an open festival moment that combines music, conversations, and African finger food into a vibrant festival atmosphere. The program is targeted at culture enthusiasts, families, and anyone wishing to discover new perspectives.

Live music, project booths, and a raffle

On the festival grounds in Annahof, live music from Akuma Paa, Komazama, Naani Kiri, and Alex & Friends will meet project stalls and a raffle. The international group Alex & Friends brings together musicians from South Africa, Guinea, Ghana, and Senegal, giving a special stylistic breadth to the opening. This creates an evening that not only entertains but also makes the cultural diversity of Africa visible in Augsburg.

A festival for community and encounters

Those who visit the Nkabom-Fest will experience more than just a concert. The event focuses on exchange, participation, and openness. The spaces in Annahof and Augustanasaal provide a suitable setting for this: centrally located in the city, easily accessible, and ideal for a compact, intense multi-day experience in the context of the African Weeks.

Conclusion: The perfect start to the African Weeks

The Nkabom-Fest 2026 makes Augsburg resonate at the start of the African Weeks. Music, encounters, good food, and a strong sense of community make the evening a real tip for festival fans and cultural audiences. Those seeking inspiration should experience this opening festival live.