The five day programme
From stand build to the final, this is how the five days run. Exact times will be confirmed in spring 2027.
Doors open in
Day 01
Opening
Wednesday14 July
10:00
Doors open
The stands open, the floor plan goes up at the entrance, and passes are exchanged for the edition wristband.
14:00
Dance casting
Two minutes per candidate in front of the jury, main stage, room open.
19:00
Opening night
An hour of open stage to start the week, with the edition's guest artists.
Day 02
Music
Thursday15 July
11:00
Studio workshops
Writing, tracking and mixing, run by sound engineers from Douala.
15:00
Music casting
Rap, singing and afrobeat. One original track, three minutes per candidate.
20:00
Open mic
The microphone goes to the room, no jury and no scoring.
Day 03
Courts
Friday16 July
09:00
Football tournament
Five a side group stage on the show's pitch, all day.
14:00
Basketball tournament
Three on three straight knockout, one hoop, short format.
19:30
Dance semi finals
The sixteen kept from the casting come back, this time with the room voting.
Day 04
Semi finals
Saturday17 July
12:00
Exhibitor meetings
Two hours for exhibitors and brands, by appointment made at the stand.
16:00
Music semi finals
Main stage, full sound, full jury.
20:00
Sports semi finals
Football then basketball, under lights, with live commentary in the room.
Day 05
The finals
Sunday18 July
14:00
Last day on the floor
The stands stay open until the evening, with end of show pricing.
18:00
The four finals
Dance, music, football and basketball, one night, one stage.
22:00
Prize giving
The four winners, then the closing with everyone who took part.
Five days, each with its own temperature. Times are indicative and will be confirmed before tickets open.