The world's first Afro Wellness Festival
Welcome to a completely new experience.
Afro Wellness Fest is where wellness meets African music.
Spend the day moving between saunas, ice baths and hottub, then recharge in a whole new way with live DJs and African artists performing throughout the festival.
Whether you're looking to reconnect with yourself, meet like-minded people, or simply enjoy a truly unique day out, Afro Wellness Fest offers an experience unlike anything you've experienced before.
What to expect of this wellness thing?
The festival takes place at the grounds of Dankjewellness, an outdoor community sauna in the polder of Leiden.
š„ What's up wellness?
- Guided sauna experiences in 3 saunas
- Ice baths to cool down the body & mind
- Hottub to relax
- Chill-out areas
- African wellness rituals
- Breathwork circles
What makes it Afro?
š¶ Live African music
- Makinu Show | Congolese Rhumba band
- Walter YT | Ugandan Loopstation performer
- Midi Kwakwa | Ghanean Neo Soul
- DJ Austin J
- DJ Rafiki
- Dance workshops (T.B.A.)
- Hosted by Wendy Kimani
š Food & drinks
- African food market
- Healthy drinks & fresh juices
- (Virgin) cocktails, beer & wine
And above all: a vibrant community of positive people - plus a unique 15-minute walk to the location.
Practical information
Don't forget to bring:
- Swimwear
- Two towels
- Slippers
- Yoga mat (to yoga or sit on)
- Refillable cup
Then simply relax, explore and enjoy your day.
Parking
There is no parking at our location.
Free parking is available at 10 minute distance.
We recommend parking at the Tuinvereniging Cronesteyn and enjoying the beautiful walk to the festival entrance.
It's the perfect way to slow down, clear your mind and arrive in the right holiday mood before your wellness journey begins.
Get Your Wellness Fest Tickets
Come for 1 day or come for two and have your most relaxing weekend ever.
