The Aotearoa Festival of Black Arts (AFoBA) is a national celebration of Black artistry in Aotearoa, bringing together artists, thinkers, and communities across the motu for a month-long programme of theatre, music, dance, visual art, literature, and community events. 
 

AFoBA is more than a festival; it’s a gathering of hearts and minds, a declaration that we belong here — and that our creativity is essential to the cultural life of this country. It’s a space to connect, to experiment, to share your work, and to experience the power of collective Black joy.

Festival Guide

Po’ Boys and Oysters 
Where: Herald Theatre 
When: 22 – 29 November 2025

NYEGE – A Festive Wellness Carnival 
Where: Aotea Square, Central Tāmaki Makaurau
When:7 December 2025, 11am – 9pm 
FREE EVENT 

JingleBeatz! Siyaya — Bringing the heart of Africa to your holidays
Where: Tuning Fork 
When: 20 December 2025

FutureTense Creating tomorrow. Together
Where: Multiple events across Central Auckland
When: 3 -13 December 2025

Obsidian&Seen: Black Films in Aotearoa
Where: Capitol Cinema 
When: 14 December 2025 Doors open: 1:00pm, Screening Starts: 2:00pm 

Beyond the Frame: Black Abstraction and the Politics of Joy 
Where: Auckland Art Gallery
When: 29 November 2025, 1:30pm 

For further programme information & purchase tickets, please visit www.afoba.nz