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30th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest

30th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest

Join this FREE event to celebrate world cultures at the 30th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest with food, music, and fun.

Saturday, September 20 / 3:00 pm

West Lafayette, IN 47907 United States + Google Map
Global Fest

ABOUT 30th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest

Celebrate the vibrant cultures of the world at the 30th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest! This lively, family-friendly event brings the community together for a full day of international music, delicious global cuisine, and hands-on cultural activities and exhibits.

Enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of dozens of countries—all without leaving West Lafayette. A diverse lineup of internationally renowned performers will take the stage throughout the day; featuring main stage artists Pahua and Slavic Soul Party! 

Featured Artists

Pahua

Main Stage / 7:15 PM

Pahua is a Mexican producer, vocalist, and DJ blending electronic and Latin rhythms. With 15M+ streams and major playlist features, she’s been recognized by Spotify, Amazon, and Apple Music. A member of both Recording Academies, she’s released 4 EPs and an LP, toured globally, and earned media praise from NPR, BBC, KEXP, Rolling Stone, and more.

Balkan funk band Slavic Soul Party! members laying down in a circle holding their instruments

Slavic Soul Party!

Main Stage / 9:15 PM

Slavic Soul Party! fuses fiery Balkan brass, funk, Roma accordion, and jazz, creating a unique sound shaped by their New York City roots and global influences. With seven albums and extensive international tours over 15 years, SSP! has garnered widespread acclaim and a dedicated global fanbase. Their renowned Tuesday night Brooklyn residency is a must-see for music lovers, so we’re thrilled to welcome them as the closing act of the 30th Annual West Lafayette Global Fest!

Members of Slavic Soul Party lying down in a circular formation holding instruments

Know Before You Go

Generous support from

IU Health ArnettIndiana Arts CommissionThe Arts FederationNational Endowment for the ArtsWintek, Friends of Convos EndowmentVisit Lafayette-West Lafayette 

Purdue Federal Credit Union, Henriott, Wessler Engineering, West Lafayette Parks & Recreation, West Lafayette Public Library, John Martinson Honors College, Withered Burns, LLP

O.W. Krohn & Associates, Purdue Black Cultural Center, Purdue Latino Cultural Center, Purdue Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center


Convos is Self-Supporting.
Your Ticket Purchases and Generous Gifts
Power it All!

Dive Deeper

Main Stage Schedule

3:15 / McGovern Irish Dancers
3:45 / Boiler Bhangra
4:15 / Purdue Chinese Performing Arts Troupe
5:15 / Okinawa Yuyukai
6:05 / West Lafayette Mayor Erin Easter & Vice Provost of Student Life Beth McCuskey
6:15 / Black Voices of Inspiration
7:15 / Pahua
9:15 / Slavic Soul Party!


Listen: Pahua on WFYI’s Cultural Manifesto

Cultural Manifesto logo with a photo of DJ Pahua

 

WFYI’s Kyle Long spoke with Mexico City DJ Paulina Sotomayor, aka Pahua, on Cultural Manifesto. Learn how she weaves electronic beats with Latin American folk traditions ahead of her free Main Stage performance. 

Enhance your experience

Elliott Hall of Music

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Noah Kahn on stage at Elliott Hall of Music

BRING YOUR FRIENDS

Group Discounts

If you have 15 or more in your group, you’ll receive a discount on your tickets as well as bonus tickets for tour organizers, chaperones or bus drivers. Click here to fill out the group order form.

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Friends of Convos

Our Friends of Convocations not only enjoy access to the best seats in the house, but also special parking opportunities, exclusive artist events, Pre-Show Club, and more!

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