Ingénieuse Afrique Festival
Edition 2025 Finished Free Music Opera Inclusion

Ingénieuse Afrique Festival

01 Aug 2025 — 03 Aug 2025
Foix — Ariège (09)

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Edition 2025 — Ingénieuse Afrique

The 29th edition of the Ingénieuse Afrique Festival was held from August 1 to 3, 2025, in Foix. Three days to vibrate with the colors of the African continent with concerts, musical parades led by Djekoulou and sabar percussion by Baye Cheikh, storytellers, an artisan market, and African food.

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29th Edition – Ingénieuse Afrique 2025

The 29th edition of the festival took place from August 1 to 3, 2025. The musical parades by Djekoulou and the sabar percussion by Baye Cheikh enlivened the streets, market, and gardens of Foix. The storytellers Bintou Sombié and the company Paroles de Calebasse transported visitors into African oral traditions.

The festival attracted nearly 15,000 participants, confirming its status as a major cultural event of the Ariège summer.

Highlights

  • Musical parades by Djekoulou and Baye Cheikh
  • African storytelling with Bintou Sombié and Paroles de Calebasse
  • Nearly 15,000 participants
  • Artisan market and African food
  • Exhibitions and screenings

Prices

Completely free festival.

Where does it take place — Ingénieuse Afrique

Place Parmentier et jardin de la Passéjade

Place Parmentier, 09000 Foix

Contact Ingénieuse Afrique

Tel
05 61 03 60 29

Ingénieuse Afrique in brief

Music Opera Inclusion Outdoor Free Participatory Ariège