On Saturday 22 August 2026, Afro Geek Fest takes over Uncle Tom’s Community Centre in Orlando West. Soweto’s biggest gaming and tech festival is where African geek culture takes centre stage: esports brackets, free-to-play stations, indie games built on the continent, an artist alley and hands-on XR workshops, all under one roof and family friendly.
22 AUG
One Saturday only
10:00-17:00
Event hours
FREE
Entry options on Quicket
The details
| Date | Saturday 22 August 2026 |
| Time | 10:00 to 17:00 |
| Venue | Uncle Tom’s Community Centre, Kumalo St, Orlando West, Soweto (get directions) |
| Entry | Free ticket options via Quicket |
| Vibe | Family friendly, all ages, hosted by Afro Geek |
What’s on
Esports and gaming
Competitive gaming tournaments plus free-to-play game stations to jump on all day.
Indie Game Zone
Play exclusive video games developed by creators from across the continent.
The Artist Alley
Local comic book publishers, illustrators and multi-disciplinary artists showing their work.
Tech and XR workshops
Hands-on introductions to Extended Reality, technology and robotics.
Last year’s edition
Afro Geek Fest has a track record. Here is what the last edition looked like, from the artist tables to the animation showcase.
