Billed as the greatest celebration of Africa outside of Africa, Pan African FestivalTT returns to mark 188 years of Emancipation, with programming throughout the Lidj Yasu Omowale Emancipation Village in Queen’s Park Savannah.
Dance and drumming take centre stage throughout the festival, including:
- Yoruba Village Drum Festival — Saturday, June 20, 2:00 PM, Yoruba Village Square, Piccadilly Street, Port of Spain
- Rhythm & Voices of Africa — recurring performances from July 21–31 at the Emancipation Village
- Grand Opening of the Emancipation Village — Saturday, July 25, featuring an Opening Night Concert at 8:00 PM
- Pan African Night Concert — Thursday, July 30, 8:00 PM
The Village opens daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Admission is free until 3:00 PM; a $40 entrance fee applies after, with children under 12 admitted free.
For the full festival schedule, visit emancipationtt.com.
