The African Arts Institute is sharing the exciting news that Cirque Kalabanté is returning to Belleville for a performance on February 14, 2026. All residents are invited to attend this not-to-be missed concert – bringing the joy of an African village indoors in the Belleville winter! Spend Valentine’s Day recreating the warmth of an African village with a joyful concert showcasing music and dance. Saturday, February 14, 2026: mark your calendars!
WON’MA AFRICA is a show by Yamoussa Bangoura, inspired by daily life in Guinea. This performance shares the beauty, youth, and artistry of African culture. A colourful show vibrating with high energy, it represents the strength, agility, and life’s joys of young Africans. The audience will see acrobats execute gravity-defying moves, breathtaking contortion, brilliant dance choreographies. and human pyramids, all to traditionally-inspired West African rhythms. Welcome to the universe of Kalabanté Productions and prepare for an unforgettable journey.
WON’MA AFRICA, which means “Our Africa” in the Sousou language, is a smaller version adapted from “Africa in Circus”.
This exciting lineup also features Jennifer E. Brant, duo Ruth Mathiang and Kobena Aquaa-Harrison, and ISABELLA, a Belleville group of drummers.
$30 – General admission
$15 – Seniors
$15 – Ages 13 and under
$22 – Students
Tickets are available on eventbrite or by calling 613-970-6401. Reserve your tickets before January 1 to receive 25% off the ticket price. Just use promo code EARLYBIRD when you book on Eventbrite.
African Arts Institute extends sincere thanks to the generous support of the City of Belleville, Canadian Heritage, and the Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board.
For more details, visit www.africanartsinstitute.com.
