Radice d'Africa Festival
Edition 2026 Music World music African music

Radice d'Africa Festival

Sounds, flavours and traditions of Africa at Parco Tittoni in Desio

Desio — Monza e della Brianza (108)
Dates 28 Jun — 28 Jun 2026
Location Desio (108)
Prices —
Status Confirmed

About Radice d'Africa

The Radice d'Africa Festival brings the sounds, words, images, flavours and traditions of the African continent to Parco Tittoni in Desio (MB). Conceived by Akueson Adotey Dotcha and curated by the cultural association of the same name, it is a day of music, dance, storytelling and cuisine that celebrates African roots and intercultural dialogue. Amidst live rhythms, ethnic street food and moments of sharing, the Villa Tittoni park becomes a bridge between Africa and Brianza, in full harmony with the inclusive spirit of the Parco Tittoni summer programme.

Africa in the heart of Brianza

The Radice d'Africa Festival is the day that Parco Tittoni in Desio (province of Monza and Brianza) dedicates to African culture. Organised by the Radice d'Africa cultural association and conceived by Akueson Adotey Dotcha, the festival brings together sounds, words, images, flavours and traditions of the continent, offering them to the people of Brianza as an opportunity for discovery and cultural exchange.

Music, dance and flavours

The programme combines live African music and dance, moments of narration and storytelling, images and installations, accompanied by ethnic street food that brings the aromas of African cuisine to the park. It is a popular and participatory festival, designed for families, the curious and world music enthusiasts, celebrating the richness and diversity of the continent's traditions.

A festival of meeting and inclusion

Included in the Parco Tittoni summer programme, the Radice d'Africa Festival embodies its spirit of inclusion and intercultural dialogue. In the gardens of Villa Tittoni, on via Lampugnani, the event builds a symbolic bridge between Africa and Brianza, valuing the presence of African communities in the area and offering Desio a day of music, colours and sharing.

Radice d'Africa — edition 2026

The 2026 Radice d'Africa Festival takes place on Sunday, June 28th at Parco Tittoni in Desio, featuring live African music and dance, storytelling, and ethnic street food. On the same day, enjoy brunch and the Superzero Family Show as part of the park's programme.

The 2026 edition of the Radice d'Africa Festival is scheduled for Sunday, June 28th at Parco Tittoni in Desio, as part of the park's summer programme. The day offers live African music and dance, moments of narration and storytelling, images and flavours of the continent, with ethnic street food. Sunday at Parco Tittoni also includes brunch and the Superzero Family Show. The detailed programme of artists and times will be announced by the Radice d'Africa association and Parco Tittoni in the weeks prior.

Programme Radice d'Africa 2026

Sunday, June 28, 2026

  • Radice d'Africa Festival: live African music and dance, narration, images and installations
  • Ethnic street food with flavours of African cuisine
  • Brunch in the park and Superzero Family Show (Sunday programme of Parco Tittoni)

The detailed programme of artists and times will be announced in the preceding weeks.

Highlights Radice d'Africa 2026

Live African music and dance; ethnic street food; narration and traditions of the continent; intercultural festival.

Prices Radice d'Africa 2026

Information on admission and tickets on the Parco Tittoni website.

Practical information — Radice d'Africa

Where

Parco Tittoni, via Lampugnani 62, Desio (MB).

When

Summer, as part of the Parco Tittoni programme. In 2026 on June 28th.

Admission

Information on admission and times on the Parco Tittoni website.

How to get there

Desio is served by the train station on the Milan–Asso line; the park is reachable from the city centre.

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Where does it take place — Radice d'Africa

Parco Tittoni (Villa Tittoni)

Via Lampugnani 62, 20832 Desio

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Radice d'Africa in brief

Music World music African music Dance Storytelling World cuisine Inclusion Outdoor Multidisciplinary Monza e della Brianza

History of Radice d'Africa