2026 Event Series
Bridging Cultures. Building Legacy.
2026 Event Series
A full season of celebration, culture, and community — built for the diaspora and everyone who loves it.
The festival that starts it all. Music, food, art, and community coming together to celebrate African and diaspora culture under one roof.
An immersive week in Lagos — connecting the diaspora to the motherland through culture, community, and shared experience.
Where professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs gather to build relationships that last beyond the room.
The culminating evening — a formal gala celebrating the beauty, resilience, and legacy of Black and African culture in Indianapolis and beyond.
Our Story
What started as a vision to bring the Indianapolis community together has grown into one of the city's most anticipated cultural celebrations. AfroBall Indy was built on a simple belief: that Black excellence deserves to be celebrated with intention, beauty, and joy.
Over five years, we have created a space where professionals, creatives, families, and allies come together to honor African and diaspora culture — not just for a night, but through a full season of experiences that connect, inspire, and uplift.
Presented by Indy Black Professionals
Five years of bridging cultures and building legacy in Indianapolis and beyond.
Look Back
A look back at the moments, the people, and the energy that built AfroBall Indy into what it is today.
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