Before the world-famous Afrobeats festival even opened its doors on 3 July, the organisers had already announced 9 to 11 June as the dates for next year’s event.

While no lineup has been locked in this early, if this year is anything to go by, guests can look forward to an action-packed week of Afrobeats, Amapiano, dancehall, and hip-hop with some of the biggest names in the industry.

In 2026, the three stages of Afro Nation – Lit Stage, Piano People, and the brand-new Techtronic stage located within the NoSoloÁgua beach club – hosted some of the top talent in the scene, including Burna Boy – who celebrated his 35th birthday – Tyla, Mariah the Scientist, Niska, R2BEESm, and Olamide, among many others.

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The super early bird tickets will be opened for purchase on Afro Nation’s website on Tuesday, 7 July, at 10 am BST, with priority access being offered to people who sign up before then. While the specifics of next year’s festival are still unknown, the organisers are expected to continue building on the developments made in 2026 to further improve the guest experience, with a wide selection of food options on the beach and a catalogue of exclusive experiences that can be accessed by VIP ticket holders.

As an example of these innovations, the YAM Food Court has been a great success, serving guests a variety of African and Caribbean cuisines, such as the popular West African rice dish Jollof. Alongside the Yam Food Court are many other smaller eateries, including Abarka, which serves Senegalese cuisine and introduces an African fusion wrap concept, as well as Rhythm & Roots, a restaurant serving West African cuisine and widely regarded as one of the best in London.

If immersing in the heartbeat of African culture in Portimão is something you may be interested in, super-early-bird tickets will be available from 7 July on https://www.afronation.com/