5th Anniversary  •  Indianapolis

Afro Ball Indy

2026 Event Series

Bridging Cultures. Building Legacy.

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Five Years in the Making

A look back at the moments, the people, and the energy that built AfroBall Indy into what it is today.

Four Events. One Legacy.

A full season of celebration, culture, and community, built for the diaspora and everyone who loves it.

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Kick Off

AfroFest

August 1, 2026
Indianapolis, IN

The festival that starts it all. Music, food, art, and community coming together to celebrate African and diaspora culture under one roof.

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Networking

AfroConnect

October 8, 2026
Indianapolis, IN

Where professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs gather to build relationships that last beyond the room.

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The Main Event

AfroBall

October 10, 2026
Indianapolis, IN

The culminating evening: a formal gala celebrating the beauty, resilience, and legacy of Black and African culture in Indianapolis and beyond.

Our Story

Five Years of Culture, Community, and Connection

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

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5th Anniversary

2022 – 2026

Five years of bridging cultures and building legacy in Indianapolis and beyond.

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