Africa Live Entertainment Conference
Held over two days in Johannesburg, South Africa, the Africa Live Entertainment Conference (ALEC) 2026 brought together industry leaders, artists, promoters, policymakers, investors and cultural stakeholders shaping the future of live entertainment across Africa. The inaugural conference explored the infrastructure, investment, touring, mobility and partnerships needed to build a stronger and more connected African live entertainment ecosystem
Pan-African audience · Johannesburg, South Africa
Category
Services
The opening day focused on the systems shaping Africa’s live entertainment industry. From touring across the continent to the realities of venues, infrastructure and production, conversations brought together industry leaders to examine what it takes to build a stronger and more connected live entertainment ecosystem.
Day 02
The second day turned to the business and future of live entertainment, exploring how the industry can be financed, how artists and productions can move across borders, and how African talent can expand internationally while retaining ownership and value. The conference closed with the Johannesburg Commitments, bringing the conversations into a shared focus on collaboration and action.








































































