Omaha Design Center is Hosting Afro Fest's Official After Party!
Omaha is prepping for a day filled with music, authentic African food, fashion, art, and culture at AfroFest Omaha on September 5, 2026. Omaha Event Group is excited to be the hosts of the highly anticipated Afterparty at Omaha Design Center. AfroFest is the perfect way to celebrate African culture and community!
Looking for the perfect excuse to pull out your best African attire, enjoy incredible food, dance to Afrobeats, and immerse yourself in African culture? AfroFest Omaha is the place to be on Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Omaha will come alive with music, food, fashion, art, and cultural experiences.
Background Knowledge:
AfroFest Omaha is a rapidly growing cultural festival. The festival was founded in 2018 and developed by Africans living in Nebraska through the organization AfrOmaha, which has grown into a major Omaha celebration.
One of the best parts of AfroFest is the opportunity to experience the incredible diversity within African culture. With people representing different countries and cultures across Africa, as well as the Caribbean and other parts of the diaspora, the festival is a celebration of community, identity, and culture.
Here’s How We Would Spend Our Day At AfroFest
Experience Live Music and Attend THe Afterparty
The 2026 AfroFest headliner is Nigerian Afrobeats artist Ruger, with additional live performers, DJs, and cultural performances taking the stage throughout the festival.
Every year there’s an iconic after party, and this year the official AfroFest Afterparty will take place at Omaha Design Center! The afterparty is from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. This will give you several more hours to keep the music, dancing, and celebrations going.
Advance tickets are available online for $20, or tickets will be $30 at the door. With the festival ending at 10:00 p.m. and the Afterparty continuing until 1:00 a.m., you can easily make a full evening of dancing and submerging yourself in African culture.
Try Some African Food
One of the best ways to experience a culture is through its food, and AfroFest is sure to deliver. Festivalgoers can expect food representing different parts of Africa, with vendors showcasing authentic flavors and dishes from across the continent.
Shop the African Market
The African Market will feature vendors offering everything from African clothing and jewelry to accessories, artwork, crafts, cultural goods, and products from local entrepreneurs.
It’s a great opportunity to discover unique pieces you won’t find at a typical shopping center while also supporting small businesses and local creators.
AfroFest Omaha is an opportunity to spend the day experiencing music, food, fashion, art, culture, and community, and then keep the celebration going well into the night at the Afterparty. AfroFest Omaha is one local celebration you won’t want to miss!