The world’s largest Afrobeats festival and the heart of a global cultural movement, Afro Nation has officially announced the dates for its flagship event next summer. Set against the breathtaking beaches of Portimão, Afro Nation Portugal will return from 9th to 11th July 2025, with pre-sale tickets available starting 2nd October.
Driven by culture and for the culture, Afro Nation has been uniting the diaspora since 2019, celebrating the rich tapestry of music, fashion, food, and dance with a growing community from over 160 countries worldwide. With unforgettable festival experiences spanning three continents, Afro Nation continues to elevate and showcase the essence of African culture on a global stage.
Next summer, Afro Nation will celebrate its 5th anniversary in style, taking the one of a kind festival experience to the next level again. It has become a dynamic platform that elevates African music on the global stage, pushing boundaries and reshaping the live music landscape. Afro Nation is not just transforming entertainment; it’s propelling African culture to new heights like never before.
Following its most monumental year to date, the Afro Nation Portugal 2024 Official Aftermovie has just dropped. This captivating clip captures the festival’s electrifying energy, vibrant culture, and unforgettable performances, featuring standout sets from Asake, Rema, and Nicki Minaj headlining the LIT Stage, while Amapiano icons Major League DJz, Uncle Waffles, and Musa Keys topped the bill of the the Piano People Stage. Watch here: https://youtu.be/Js86tzGestA?si=oIVuCI5gF6z7jOcm
The Malachite Group (TMG) said: “After an incredible 2024, with massive summer festivals in Portugal and Detroit, we can’t wait to show you what’s in store for the next Afro Nation Portugal. We will be back on the beach, and we will be throwing our biggest party yet! The community around Afro Nation is everything to us, and our 5th anniversary celebration is not one to be missed!”
With more news coming soon about Afro Nation Portugal 2025, The Malachite Group (TMG) have also planned a host of unmissable events across the calendar in London and beyond. Kicking off with Afro Nation Presents LIT at Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace on Friday 4th of October and Piano People Presents Kelvin Momo at Troxy on Saturday 5th October, the road to Afro Nation will be filled with good vibes, love and enjoyment!
Afro Nation Portugal takes place 9th – 11th July 2025 in Pre Sale starts 2nd October at 10am BST before General On Sale 3rd October at 10am BST. Sign up for priority access to tickets here: https://www.afronation.com/
About Afro Nation:
Afro Nation stands as the world’s largest celebration of African music and culture. Since launching in 2019, Afro Nation has played a part in global stars like Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido reaching headline status on major mainstream festival line-ups around the world. Afro Nation transcends borders, uniting the diaspora in a global celebration of dance, food, fashion, music and enjoyment. More than just a festival, Afro Nation’s influence reaches far and wide, with successful editions launched not only in Europe, but also in America, the Caribbean and Africa, with more expansions on the horizon. The formation of the Official UK Afrobeats Chart with the OCC and BBC 1Xtra in 2020 and the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs Chart in 2022 are further evidence of the team’s dedication to supporting African talent on a global stage. Afro Nation Portugal welcomes over 40,000 attendees that travel in from over 160 countries worldwide. The 5th anniversary edition takes place 9th-11th July 2025 on Praia da Rocha beach, Portimão, The Algarve.
