Africa Day Song and Drum Circle Celebration

Sun May 24 2026 at 02:30 pm to 04:30 pm UTC-06:00

Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre | Edmonton

African Music Academy of Canada
Publisher/HostAfrican Music Academy of Canada
Africa Day Song and Drum Circle Celebration
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An interactive musical community event featuring music from Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
About this Event

Africa Day Song and Drum Circle Celebration

The Cosmopolitan Music Society, in collaboration with the African Music Academy and the Soul Song Circle Singers, cordially invites you to an engaging and uplifting community music event celebrating the diverse African traditions of Edmonton community members.

The program features Amakwaya, the Soul Song Circle Singers, and special guests Mbira Renaissance.

Proceeds from ticket sales will support the African Music Academy of Canada, a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering African music education in elementary classrooms across Canada and beyond.

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of music, connection, and celebration.

Sunday, May 24, 2026

1:30 PM – Doors Open, Refreshments and Social
2:30 PM – Concert Begins
3:30 PM – Social and Refreshments
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM – Community Drum Circle
4:00 PM – Prize Draw (brief pause during drum circle)

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Old Strathcona Performing Arts Centre, 8426 Gateway Boulevard Northwest, Edmonton, Canada

Tickets

CAD 0.00 to CAD 33.28

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