ONE CONTINENT. MANY SOUNDS. ONE GLOBAL STAGE.

AFRICABEATSTOMORROW.

The African DJ Season 2026 – 2027

12 months. 54 countries. A new generation of African DJs competing, creating and connecting in Geneva and beyond.

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GENEVASWITZERLANDNOV 2026 — NOV 2027
12MONTHS OF MUSIC, TALENT & OPPORTUNITIES
54AFRICAN COUNTRIES REPRESENTED
1GLOBAL STAGE IN GENEVA
2027GRAND FINAL YEAR
MORE
THAN
MUSIC.
ABOUT GENEVA ADC —

A 12-MONTH JOURNEY THROUGH AFRICAN SOUND

Geneva ADC brings together DJs from across Africa in a unique season celebrating music, culture, nightlife and the growing power of Africa’s creative industries. The season begins in Geneva in November 2026 and culminates with a Grand Final in November 2027.

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THE SEASON

FROM GENEVA TO A CONTINENT IN MOTION.

A full year of showcases, challenges and live nights highlighting the diversity and creativity of African DJs.

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01Season LaunchNov 2026
02Country ShowcasesDec 2026 – Jun 2027
03DJ ChallengesMonthly
04Live EventsAcross the season
05Semi-FinalsAutumn 2027
06Grand FinalGeneva · Nov 2027

AFRICAN SOUNDS.
GLOBAL IMPACT.

AFRICAN DJ RANKING

WHO WILL RISE TO THE TOP?

#DJCountryPts
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SAFIRO × GENEVA ADC

WHERE AFRICAN MUSIC MEETS GENEVA NIGHTLIFE.

UPCOMING EVENTS →
CREATIVE INDUSTRY

MORE THAN MUSIC. A REAL OPPORTUNITY.

Behind every DJ lies an ecosystem of artists, producers, labels, managers, clubs, media, fashion, technology and entrepreneurs.

Geneva ADC highlights the economic potential of Africa’s creative industries and connects talent with global opportunities.

$1.7TGLOBAL CREATIVE SERVICES EXPORTS — 2024
20%SHARE OF GLOBAL SERVICES EXPORTS FROM CREATIVE SERVICES — 2024
10.4%SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA SERVICES EXPORT GROWTH — 2025
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OUR PARTNERS

POWERING THE AFRICAN DJ SEASON.

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GET INVOLVED

REPRESENT YOUR COUNTRY.

Apply as a DJ and join the African DJ Season — one country, one story, one global stage.

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PARTNERS & SPONSORS

PUT YOUR BRAND ON THE GLOBAL STAGE.

Partner with Geneva ADC across 12 months of music, culture, nightlife and creative economy opportunities.

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