LAFF | 10th edition

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Afro Fusions Festival 2025

The largest African open air festival in French-speaking Switzerland

LAFF Festival is looking forward to seeing you in 2025 for another colorful edition! Mark your calendars now and get ready to experience a unique fusion of cultures and arts next year.

Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds

Festival program

Mandela Stage, Sankara Stage, New Eden Stage, Open-Air Theatre, Function Room and the Salon

Free
Ludo & The Melting Pot
Reggae - Zouk (Cameroon / Tanzania / Ivory Coast)
Thu 18:00
Thu 19:00
Montbenon Esplanade | Mandela Scene
Free
Afro-Latino Village
Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Reggaeton (Latino/Swiss)
Thu 18:00
Fri 00:00
Montbenon Esplanade | Sankara scene
Free
Jah Bless
Reggae (Jamaica)
Thu 19:00
Thu 20:00
Montbenon Esplanade | New Eden Scene
Free
Sawse
Funk-Cumbia (Latino/Swiss)
Thu 20:00
Thu 21:00
Montbenon Esplanade | Mandela Scene
Free
Vicky Kartel
Afro Pop-Soul (DR Congo Angola)
Thu 21:00
Thu 22:00
Montbenon Esplanade | New Eden Scene
Free
Afro Dream
Pop world music (Senegal/Italy)
Thu 22:00
Thu 23:00
Montbenon Esplanade | Mandela Scene
Free
Riva
Afrovibes (Swiss)
Thu 23:30
Fri 03:00
Montbenon Casino Function Room
Free
Congo in the Light - Non-Stop Animations
Congolese music, dance and fashion shows (Congo)
Fri 12:00
Fri 18:00
Green Theatre
Free
Amath Mbaye and Madial Percussions
Percussion Music (Senegal/Switzerland)
Fri 17:00
Fri 18:00
Montbenon Esplanade | Mandela Scene
Free
Afro-Latino Village
Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Reggaeton (Latino/Swiss)
Fri 18:00
Sat 00:00
Montbenon Esplanade | Sankara scene
Free
Tony KlassziK
World Music (Cape Verde/Switzerland)
Fri 18:00
Fri 19:00
Montbenon Esplanade | New Eden Scene
Free
Lion Messenger & The Freedom Fighters
Reggae (Swiss)
Fri 19:00
Fri 8:00 p.m.
Montbenon Esplanade | Mandela Scene
Free
Akijuicy
Rap / Afropop (Benin-Switzerland)
Fri 8:00 p.m.
Fri 21:00
Montbenon Esplanade | New Eden Scene
Free
Kalubi & Ndulemen
African Funky Groove (DR Congo/Switzerland)
Fri 21:00
Fri 22:00
Montbenon Esplanade | Mandela Scene
Free
Gambitt
Rap (Belgium-DR Congo)
Fri 22:00
Fri 23:00
Montbenon Esplanade | New Eden Scene
Free
Jahkasa
Reggae (Burkina/France)
Fri 23:00
Sat 00:00
Montbenon Esplanade | Mandela Scene
FREE
The after-festival (Afro/Latino DJ)
Amapiano-Afro tech-House (Swiss)
Fri 23:30
Sat 03:00
Montbenon Casino Function Room
Free
JJ&D
Neo-Soul / Jazz (DR Congo-Switzerland)
Sat 00:30
Sat 01:30
Montbenon Esplanade | Mandela Scene
Free
JJ&D
Neo-Soul / Jazz (DR Congo-Switzerland)
Sat 00:30
Sat 01:30
Montbenon Esplanade | Mandela Scene
Free
Conference-Debate with the MDIS
Movement for Diversity in Swiss Institutions
Sat 10:00
Sat 13:00
The Montbenon Casino Lounge
Free
Congo in the Light - Concerts and Entertainment
Congolese music, dance and fashion shows (Congo)
Sat 12:00
Sat 00:00
Green Theatre
Free
Gladys Nle
Afro urban-Pop (DR Congo/Switzerland)
Sat 15:00
Sat 16:00
Montbenon Esplanade | Mandela Scene
Free
Ousco
Afro-Reggae (Mali)
Sat 17:00
Sat 18:00
Montbenon Esplanade | Mandela Scene
Free
Afro-Latino Village
Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Reggaeton (Latino/Swiss)
Sat 18:00
Sat 00:00
Montbenon Esplanade | Sankara scene
Free
Maryam Oriental Dance Academy Company
Oriental dance (Switzerland/Iran)
Sat 18:30
Sat 18:50
Montbenon Esplanade | Mandela Scene
Free
Mbaye Project
Afrobeat (Senegal/Switzerland)
Sat 19:00
Sat 20:00
Montbenon Esplanade | Mandela Scene
Free
Rama
Afro/Zouk/Rnb (Afro-Caribbean)
Sat 20:00
Sat 21:00
Montbenon Esplanade | New Eden Scene
Free
Robin Pitts
Soul-Funk-Hip hop-Dub (USA/Gabon)
Sat 21:00
Sat 22:00
Montbenon Esplanade | Mandela Scene
Free
Amath Mbaye and Madial Percussions
Percussion Music (Senegal/Switzerland)
Sat 22:00
Sat 23:00
Montbenon Esplanade | New Eden Scene
Free
Malanda & Guests
Afrobeat-Afrodisco (Gabon/Switzerland/Congo)
Sat 23:00
Sun 00:00
Montbenon Esplanade | Mandela Scene
FREE
DJs set (Reggeaton - Dembow - Bailefunk - Bachata)
Reggaeton, Dembow, Bailefunk (Swiss)
Sat 23:30
Sun 03:00
Montbenon Casino Function Room
Free
100% Hip-Hop (JdsEvents)
Afrobeat, Breaking, Hip-Hop (International)
Sun 11:00
Sun 19:00
Green Theatre
Free
Afro-Latino Village
Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Reggaeton (Latino/Swiss)
Sun 14:00
Sun 20:00
Montbenon Esplanade | Sankara scene
Free
AmSon
World Music (Senegal-Switzerland)
Sun 15:00
Sun 16:00
Montbenon Esplanade | Mandela Scene
Free
The Soul Roots
Drunk, Funk and Reggae (Italy/Switzerland)
Sun 16:00
Sun 17:00
Montbenon Esplanade | New Eden Scene
Free
Black Bombo
Afro tribal (Switzerland/Italy)
Sun 17:00
Sun 18:00
Montbenon Esplanade | Mandela Scene
Free
Moved
Afrotropical (DR Congo/Cuba)
Sun 19:00
Sun 20:00
Montbenon Esplanade | Mandela Scene

The scenes

Mandela Scene (Afro Scene)

The Mandela Stage stands at the heart of the festival on the Esplanade de Montbenon in Lausanne, offering a breathtaking view of the lake. It symbolises the vibrant cultural dialogue, blending traditional African music with modern rhythms. This stage transcends borders and invites spectators to celebrate cultural diversity, where music becomes a universal language of unity and human connection.

New Eden Scene (Discoveries)

On the New Eden stage, emerging talent unleashes their passion, filled with excitement and hope. It is a place of discovery where every performance promises wonder and aspirations take flight. Audiences are transported into a creative universe where raw talent meets opportunity, offering a glimpse into the future of music and art.

Sankara Stage, Esplanade de Montbenon (Free)

The Sankara stage becomes an Afro-Latino Village, hosting DJ Rumba Stereo for dance parties under the stars. From Thursday to Saturday, from 6:00 p.m. to midnight, and on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., visitors dance to the rhythm of salsa, bachata, kizomba and reggaeton, celebrating life and diversity in a festive and inclusive setting.

 

Green Theatre

The Théâtre de Verdure, renamed “Le Village Congo” for the LAFF Festival 2024, celebrates Congolese culture thanks to the Congo Culture association. Discover Congolese music, dance and fashion in a magical setting. The performances of Congolese artists promise surprise and enchantment, where tradition and innovation meet.

 

Party Room

At the Salle des Fêtes du Casino de Montbenon, experience unforgettable evenings. On Thursday, August 22, DJ Jennifer Riva offers mixes of Amapiano, Afro-tech, and House during a free-entry evening. Friday and Saturday, from 11:30 p.m. to 3:30 a.m., paid evenings with free entry for girls until midnight, offer DJ performances and a dance atmosphere to varied rhythms, creating a festive and friendly setting.

 

The Montbenon Casino Lounge (Free)

The Salon du Casino de Montbenon is a place for exchange and reflection, hosting conferences and debates on Africa, the environment, culture, and much more. Thanks to modern equipment, it promotes stimulating and in-depth discussions. Experts and artists share their ideas and visions, inviting participants to explore new horizons and contribute to a more inclusive future.

Tiana Ewane 👍

About

Tiana Ewane 👍

The LAFF (Lausanne Afro Fusions Festival) has been celebrating the diversity and richness of Afro culture through musical performances, dance workshops, food stalls and much more for over 9 years. The festival always takes place between mid and late August to end the summer in style.

10'000-20'000

Festival-goers

Drinks

Full bar

Meal

African, Asian, European, South American

Place

Montbenon Esplanade, Open-air park

Schedules

It is advisable to arrive at the Festival site early enough to avoid long queues and take advantage of the many food, craft and fashion stalls that will be on site.

Day
Montbenon Esplanade
Party room
THURSDAY
6:00 p.m. - midnight
11:30 p.m. – 3:30 a.m.
Friday
12:00 - 0:00
11:30 p.m. – 3:30 a.m.
SATURDAY
12:00 - 0:00
11:30 p.m. – 3:30 a.m.
Sunday
12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Access and transport

Access to the city centre of Lausanne is not always easy due to the high density of traffic on the main arteries of the city centre. We strongly recommend that festival-goers use public transport. However, there are a few car parks very close to the festival. We also recommend checking the train timetables to and from Lausanne, which has a generally well-served train station. To get to the Parc de Montbenon, an information office located in the Lausanne train station will be happy to provide you with information on how to get there in less than 10 minutes on foot.

World cuisines and crafts

Discover a cultural, gastronomic and artistic wealth by visiting our stands

The market crafts

The festival's craft market is a treasure trove of African art, full of colors and traditions. There are unique creations such as jewelry, sculptures and fabrics. Each object reflects the know-how and cultural richness of the continent.

The market culinary

The festival’s culinary market is a true sensory experience. The stalls offer spicy dishes and African sweets. Each bite is a taste of the continent’s delights.

steering Committee

A team united by a common vision and mission

Tidiane Diouwara

General Manager and Programming

Monique Lugrin

Coordination and finances

Dominique Bendassa

Volunteer Manager

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Would you like to become a sponsor or partner?

If you are interested and/or have any questions regarding our sponsorship offer, please contact our team at: contact@lausaff.org or via the contact form

Stand rental

You can rent stalls for food or vending during the festival. Contact us for more details and to make your reservation.

Stand rental prices for 4 days of festival

Contact us

For any questions regarding the festival, our team remains at your disposal.

News

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Test Blog 2: Culture in “Afropositive”

The 4th edition of the Lausanne Afro Fusions Festival starts on Thursday. A great initiative around intercultural exchange with concerts, DJs, food and crafts. Lorem ipsum odor amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Tristique

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Test Blog: Culture in “Afropositive”

The 4th edition of the Lausanne Afro Fusions Festival starts on Thursday. A great initiative around intercultural exchange with concerts, DJs, food and crafts. Lorem ipsum odor amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Tristique