Africa Oye Festival

Africa Oyé Festival 2026

Join the Africa Oyé Festival on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June 2026 at Sefton Park, Liverpool. This free celebration of African and global cultures offers live music, vibrant markets, and family-friendly fun in a welcoming park setting.

Music

Experience diverse live performances from top African and Caribbean artists across multiple stages. Genres include Afrobeat, highlife, reggae, soca, salsa, and more, alongside workshops and dance lessons.

Food & Market

Explore the Oyé Village with stalls selling African and Caribbean crafts, artwork, fashion, and street food like jollof rice, plantain, and jerk chicken.

Family Activities

A dedicated children's area offers space for play and creativity, making Africa Oyé a family-friendly event.

Atmosphere

Enjoy a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere where locals and newcomers come together to celebrate culture, music, and community spirit in Liverpool’s Sefton Park.

St Helens and Liverpool are well connected by public transport. Trains run regularly from St Helens Central station to Liverpool Lime Street, taking around 30 minutes. Stagecoach buses (such as the 10A) also link the two towns. Once in Liverpool, the local Merseyrail network and city buses serve Sefton Park: buses 82 and 61 on Aigburth Road stop near the park. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is about 10 miles south; there are frequent buses or taxis from the airport to the city centre. Manchester Airport (about 25 miles east) is another option, with fast train connections into Liverpool and onward local transport.

By car, the M62 is the main route into Liverpool from the east and the M57 from the north; follow signs to the Aigburth Road or Mossley Hill Road exits for Sefton Park. Parking close to the park is limited, so many visitors use city centre car parks or park at Liverpool South Parkway station and continue by bus. For accommodation, Liverpool offers a range of hotels and guest houses. The city centre and Georgian Quarter have many convenient options, while the southern suburbs near Lark Lane and Sefton Park have charming guesthouses and pubs with rooms. If you look a little further, St Helens itself and nearby Warrington also have hotel options, with easy rail links back to Liverpool. It is wise to book lodging early, especially in summer months, to secure the best prices and availability.