Raw Flavour Festival: African dances at La Place

African and Afro-descendant dances take over La Place from October 28 to November 1, 2026, for the second edition of the Raw Flavour Festival. Installed under the Canopée des Halles, the event offers front-row access to dancer battles, hands-on workshops, and lively evening gatherings.

Two battle formats have been announced: Kingdom, one-on-one, and Ubuntu, five-a-side teams. Contestants go head-to-head to African rhythms. Workshops led by international instructors and DJ sets are also on the lineup.

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The standout novelty this year is a dance parade that fuses fashion and motion. Exhibitions and culinary tastings cap off five days celebrating African and Afro-descendant cultures and their influences.

Tickets cover a range of activities: the spectator entry to the parade is €15, individual classes are available at €20 or €35 depending on the format, and passes bundle several sessions. A ticket for one activity doesn’t automatically grant access to the entire festival.

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