Cork City Announces Africa Day 2026 Celebrations
31/03/2026
Cork City Council is pleased to announce the programme for Africa Day 2026, a week of celebration honouring the cultures, heritage, and contributions of African communities in Cork. The celebrations will take place from Monday, 18 May to Saturday, 23 May, with the highlight of the week being the Africa Day Family Fun Day in Fitzgerald Park on Saturday, 23 May.
The Family Fun Day is the flagship event, bringing together families, performers, community groups, food vendors, and artists for a day filled with music, dance, children’s activities, cultural stalls, sports, crafts, and vibrant entertainment. Everyone is welcome to join in this joyful celebration.
Week-at-a-Glance
The week leading up to the Family Fun Day will feature a range of activities, including:
- An Official Launch
- An Africa Day Seminar
- A Youth Concert
- An Afro Music Night
- The Unity Cup 5-a-side football tournament
Further details and timings will be announced closer to the date.
Lord Mayor of Cork Fergal Dennehy said, “I am very much looking forward to Africa Day 2026, as it gives us all an opportunity to celebrate the vibrant African cultures and the many contributions of African communities across our city. It will be a full week of celebration and learning, with events for everyone to take part in. Cork always creates a fantastic atmosphere for Africa Day, and this year will be no different”
Call for Artists and Performers
Cork City Council and the Cork Africa Day Committee are issuing an open call for artists, musicians, dancers, cultural performers, community groups, workshop facilitators, youth groups, and food vendors who would like to be part of Africa Day 2026.
If you would like to contribute to the celebrations; on stage, through a cultural demonstration, with a workshop, or with a stall, we would love to hear from you.
This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase African culture, talent, creativity, and community spirit.
How to Get Involved
To express your interest, please contact the Africa Day Cork Coordination Team at community@corkcity.ie