AnkaraFestival LA
Africa's biggest cultural celebration in the U.S. — three days of fashion, music, art, dance and food, every Labor Day weekend since 2010.
Three days,
three venues
Afro Met Gala
2889 West Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90006
Pilates & Afrobeats
1400 Cahuenga Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028
The Runway
1439 N Ivar Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90028
The 2026
lineup
All performing Sunday, September 6, 2026 · Sunset Room Hollywood
Promoting African cultural excellence.
Since 2010, Ankara Festival has brought designers, artists and performers from across Africa and its diaspora to one stage in Los Angeles — a homecoming of color, craft and community held every Labor Day weekend.
Where designers
become legends
Moments from
the floor
Be part of
the movement
Designers
Showcase your collection on the runway with full production — models, hair & makeup, photography and promo video, handled by AFLA.
Apply to showcaseVendors
Bring your brand to thousands of attendees across the festival weekend with a vendor booth in the marketplace.
Become a vendorSponsors
Partner with the biggest African cultural festival in the U.S. and reach a vibrant, engaged community.
Sponsor AFLA