Fireboy DML, Timbaland and more set to headline Afrosoul this October 2026!

A massive celebration of culture and music is set to take over New Zealand and Australia this October! The premier festival brings a massive international lineup to the stage for an unforgettable cultural immersion.

Afrosoul 2026

• 🎤 Lineup: Fireboy DML, Timbaland, Omah Lay, Stefflon Don, Jabbawockeez, Kranium, Juls, Donae'O, Jess B (Aus Only)

• 🎤 NZ Support acts: Imani J, DJ Sirvere, Adechoon, Stormy, Wow Band

• 🎤 AUS Support acts: Adrian Dzvuke, Jerry Siracha, Adechoon, K-Time

• 📅 Dates & Venues: Saturday 10th October - Lilyworld, Auckland, Sunday 11th October - Eatons Hill, Brisbane

• 🎟️ Tickets: Presales live from Wed 22nd July @ 7pm NZST - Register HERE for access! General Public onsale from Thurs 23rd July @ 7pm NZST

Founded by UFC champion Israel Adesanya and Mitch Lowe, the festival returns to Lilyworld after a highly successful 2025 debut. This year promises an even bigger multi-sensory experience packed with live music, a massive food village, and incredible dance competitions. The event is also expanding across the ditch for its first international show in Brisbane the following day!

Co-headlining the stellar music lineup is Nigerian superstar Fireboy DML, bringing his globally adored blend of Afrobeats, soul, and R&B to Afrosoul. Joining him is legendary Grammy-winning producer Timbaland, marking a rare and highly anticipated journey to the Southern Hemisphere. The massive lineup also features international icons like Omah Lay, Stefflon Don, and the world-renowned masked dance collective Jabbawockeez.

This is much more than just a music festival, it is a full whānau experience celebrating the rich traditions of Africa. From Yoruba drummers and samba dancers moving through the crowd to fresh braids at the African salon activation, the festival grounds will be bursting with authentic energy.

LINEUP:

Fireboy DML • Timbaland • Omay Lay

Stefflon Don • Jabbawockeez • Kranium

Juls • Donae'O • Jess B (Aus Only)

Hosted by: Israel Adesanya

NZ: Imani-J, DJ Sirvere, Adechoon, Stormy, Wow Band

AUS: Adrian Dzvuke, Jerry Siracha, Adechoon, K-Time

TICKETING INFO:

🎟️ Presale kicks off Wednesday 22nd July @ 7PM - Sign up for access HERE.

🎟️ General Public onsale from Thursday 23rd July @ 7PM

Experience New Zealand's premier Afrobeats and African culture event! Get the crew together and secure your spot at Afrosoul - don't miss out!

For more event and ticketing info, head to afrosoul.co.nz

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