Africa Festival
Enjoy an afternoon of dance, music and art at Scottish Refugee Council's Africa Festival, where Glasgow's African communities share their culture and traditions!
About Africa Festival
| 16th August 2025 | |
| From Midday | |
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Riverside Museum 100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow West End G3 8RS |
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| This is a free event | |
| Event organiser/part of Glasgow Museums | |
| Visit the event website here | |
We are delighted to welcome back the Africa Festival to the Riverside. Join us for an afternoon of dance, music and art, where Glasgow’s African communities share their culture and traditions.
This event is in partnership with the Scottish Refugee Council.
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