EN – 14th Africa Expo Budapest // 19–22 February 2026

 

 

Between 19 and 22 February 2026, the 14th Africa Expo Budapest will take place at the HUNGEXPO Budapest Fair Centre. For four days, travel, culture, inspiration, live rhythms and real human stories will come together in a shared space.

20 Exhibitors confirmed their participation representing 20 African countries. This will not be a passive, “walk-and-look” event. The Africa Expo is designed as an experience, which means that it is something visitors can engage with, learn from and better understand.

This year’s focus is on global responsibility, the role of young people and the many values and realities of Africa’s diversity. The aim of the Expo is to bring Africa closer to Hungarian audiences by presenting social, environmental and economic challenges alongside local initiatives, cooperation and lived experiences, encouraging conscious and responsible thinking.

The Africa Expo is organised by the Kultúrafrika Foundation and Travels to Africa Tour Operator, in cooperation with the HAND Association and with the support of the Gear UP! project.

 

To access the Exhibitors' Catalogue, click here.

Confirmed creative and cultural exhibitors include

  • African masks, sculptures and visual art
    At the Africa Gallery, visitors can encounter the visual richness of the continent up close.
  • Textiles, colours and contemporary fashion
    At the stands of Afrikatextil Ltd. and Ebony Shop, African-imported fabrics and well-designed garments suitable for everyday European wear will be available.
  • Drums, dance and live energy
    Ballet Camara Senegal will take the stage several times during the Expo, offering drum and dance workshops, professional performances and living traditions.
  • Children’s activities and charity bazaar
    On Saturday and Sunday, the Africa Another Way Foundation will welcome families with creative, experience-based programmes. At their stand, visitors can also support children living in poverty in Senegal and Mali through a charity bazaar.

Africa’s social and civic dimension will also be present

  • Jane Goodall Institute – adopt a chimpanzee and help preserve Jane Goodall’s legacy
  • Taita Foundation for African Children – supporting a Kenyan orphanage, with volunteer opportunities
  • Közel Afrikához Foundation – women-focused support programmes in countries including Mali and Rwanda
  • Foundation for Africa – one of Hungary’s longest-standing non-profit organizations working primarily in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
  • Larcom SARL (Mali) – exhibitor partner from Mali
  • Vata Afrique (Senegal, Dakar) – a young, dynamic business representing West Africa

Interested in travelling? This is where to ask.

  • At the Travel to Algeria stand in cooperation with KDS Travel visitors can explore desert landscapes, Roman heritage sites, UNESCO World Heritage locations and lesser-known faces of Africa’s largest country.
  • Embassy of the Republic of The Gambia in Paris will also be also among our Exhibitors. Gambia is a small West African country with beautiful ocean shores, calm rhythms and warm smiles.
  • The Embassy of Tunisia will present a North African destination with insights into tourism, economy and diplomacy.

As co-organiser of the Africa Expo, Travels to Africa Tour operator will offer travel discounts and expert advice on destinations including Senegal and Gambia, Tanzania and Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda, Namibia and Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Algeria and many more countries.

Programme highlights across the four days

Thursday

  • Morning: interactive global education exhibition tours for secondary school students with facilitators
  • Afternoon: focus on African travel
  • This day also hosts the Utazz Afrikába Travellers Meeting and the New Routes Presentations

Friday

  • Following the official opening, a professional conference organized as part of the 3rd Hungarian Africa Week, supported by the Gear UP! project
  • Followed by expert consultations for non-profit organizations

Saturday

  • Cultural Day with a fresh approach, organized within the framework of the III. Hungary Africa Week

Sunday

  • Full day of stage programmes, including dance performances, photo-based travel stories, exhibitor presentations and conversations

The 14th Africa Expo Budapest takes place alongside the 48th International Travel Exhibition and Experience Festival. With one ticket, visitors can also access the Caravan Salon, the E-bike Test&Show and the Budapest Boat Show.

Everyone with an interest in Africa, travel, culture or global issues is warmly welcome.

The event is supported by the Gear UP! project and organized in cooperation with the HAND Association.

This event is co-funded by the European Union.

Its content is the sole responsibility of the Kultúrafrika Foundation and does not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.

 

 

The event is organized with the support of the Gear UP! project and in cooperation with the HAND Association

This event has been co-financed by the European Union. Its content is the sole responsibility of the Kultúrafrika Foundation and does not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union.

 

 

 








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