Afro Music & Arts Festival

📅 When: Sunday, July 27, 2025, 11am – 10pm

📍 Where: The Shipyards, North Vancouver BC

🎟️ Admission: Free | All ages welcome

Celebrate Culture, Community, and Creativity at the 2025 Afro Music & Arts Festival happening in North Vancouver, BC — The Great Lakes Society of BC proudly presents the Afro Music & Arts Festival, an unforgettable celebration of African heritage through music, dance, and visual arts—both traditional and contemporary. Taking place at The Shipyards in North Vancouver on July 27, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., this free, all-day event is open to everyone and promises vibrant energy, rich culture, and powerful artistry.

This year’s theme, “Afro Echoes of the Renaissance: Reclaiming Roots, Honoring Legacies,” speaks to the spirit of cultural regeneration and unity. Through live performances, visual art, and storytelling, the festival invites people of all backgrounds to celebrate the beauty and resilience of the African diaspora.

Festival-goers can look forward to:

  • Live performances by African and Afro-diasporic singers, instrumentalists, dancers, and DJs
  • A full day of Afrobeat, reggae, dancehall, and other vibrant musical styles
  • Family-friendly activities, artisan markets, and cultural showcases

Whether you’re dancing to the rhythm of the drums, enjoying a soulful vocal performance, or simply taking in the vibrant atmosphere, the Afro Music & Arts Festival is more than an event—it’s a movement toward connection, healing, and celebration.

Admission is free, and all are welcome. Come experience the richness of African culture at one of North Vancouver’s most scenic venues.

Event Details:

Date: Sunday, July 27, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Location: The Shipyards, North Vancouver, BC
Presented by: Great Lakes Society of BC
Admission: Free

For media inquiries, vendor or artist applications, and partnership opportunities:
📧 Email: office@greatlakessociety.org
📱 Instagram: @greatlakessocietybc

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