Ankara Festival LA 2026
- When
- Sunday, September 6, 2026
- Where
- Los Angeles
- Price
- from $50
This edition is over. No upcoming edition is announced right now.The next edition is expected around September 2027; dates are not confirmed yet.
Ankara Festival Los Angeles is a three day African fashion and music festival held in Los Angeles, running since 2010. It pairs runway presentations of African print, known as ankara, by established and emerging designers with live Afrobeats performances. Founded by the Lagos born DJ Peter Lentini, it describes itself as the largest African cultural festival in the United States. It is held over Labor Day weekend.
Schedule & Running Order (6)
The schedule for Ankara Festival LA 2026.
About the festival
Celebrate 17 years of brilliance! Since 2010, Ankara Festival Los Angeles (AFLA) has been the premier global platform for African creativity. This Labor Day weekend, we aren’t just hosting a show—we’re honoring a legacy that has championed hundreds of designers and shaped the cultural landscape of Los Angeles.
Experience THREE days of immersive fashion, rhythmic beats, and unparalleled heritage. From high-end runway presentations to our Afrobeats & Pilates on the Goddfrey rooftop, AFLA 2026 is where the heart of Africa meets the soul of LA.
Experience THREE days of immersive fashion, rhythmic beats, and unparalleled heritage. From high-end runway presentations to our Afrobeats & Pilates on the Goddfrey rooftop, AFLA 2026 is where the heart of Africa meets the soul of LA.
