Date: 10 April 2026
Venue: Opera Theatre

The African Strings Festival is a glamorous celebration of all that is African, dedicated to preserving culture, heritage and diversity through the universal language of music. As a prestigious African music festival, it embraces and honours Pan-African identity, reflected in its carefully curated and dynamic line-up of artists from across the continent. At its heart, the festival pays tribute to the African guitar a timeless instrument that has shaped the continent’s sound, storytelling traditions and musical evolution.

Audiences can expect a rich tapestry of African music presented in a nostalgic yet sophisticated atmosphere, defined by elegance and cultural pride. The programme showcases an exciting range of genres, including Umbhaqanga, Traditional Music, African Jazz, Acapella, African Blues, Soul and Afro-Soul, each performance echoing the rhythms, histories and voices that continue to define Africa’s vibrant musical landscape.