Martin's Château du Lac at dusk — the venue of Gala Africa Excellence 2026
Belgium · 1 October 2026

Gala Africa Excellence

Where Elegance Meets Opportunity.

One exceptional evening at Martin's Château du Lac — where leaders, entrepreneurs, diplomats, investors and artists from Africa and Europe convene to celebrate excellence and shape what comes next.

Date
1 October 2026
Venue
Martin's Château du Lac
City
Genval · Brussels
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1 October 2026 · Genval

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ExcellenceDiplomacyInvestmentCultureEntrepreneurshipDiaspora
A reception at Martin's Château du Lac
The Idea Behind The Gala

Africa, a story.
A continent. A future.

Set within the iconic Martin's Château du Lac, Gala Africa brings together leaders, entrepreneurs, diplomats, investors and innovators from across Africa and around the world — in a setting that reflects prestige, heritage and excellence.

More than a gala, it is a platform to strengthen relationships, encourage investment, and promote dialogue between Africa and the international community. For one evening, Brussels becomes the crossroads where Africa and Europe shape their future together.

400+
Premium Guests
5
Countries
1
Unforgettable Night
Our Ambitions

Five intentions for one evening.

I.

Promote a positive image of Africa in Europe

II.

Stimulate tourism and investment

III.

Create concrete business opportunities

IV.

Strengthen connections between the diaspora and Angola

V.

Showcase culture, creativity and talent

Artists & Ambiance

Live music. Pure culture.

Legends of African song and a new generation of voices on one stage.

Bonga
Artist 1Bonga

Bonga

Mayra Andrade
Artist 2Mayra Andrade

Mayra Andrade

Kapiro
Artist 3Kapiro

Kapiro

On Stage

Live dancing.

Movement and rhythm carrying the spirit of the continent into the room.

Bráulia Chieta
DancerBráulia Chieta

Bráulia Chieta

Tchianda dance

Catwalk

Fashion designers.

Couture honouring African heritage and contemporary craft.

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Voices

Special guests.

Leaders and luminaries joining us for the evening.

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Gala Program

The evening,
act by act.

  1. VIP Champagne Reception

    Welcome glass of Christopher Merret beneath the chandeliers.

  2. Photowall, Press & Sponsor Exposure

    Branded moments captured for press and partners.

  3. Official Opening Ceremony

    Curtain-raiser in the château's grand hall.

  4. Bráulia Chieta

    Live Tchianda dance performance.

  5. Singer One

    Opening musical performance.

  6. Guest Speakers

    Voices shaping the future of African excellence.

  7. Mayra Andrade

    Singer Two performance.

  8. Catwalk

    Fashion show presenting creations by African designers.

  9. Bonga

    The gala headline performance.

  10. Dance Party

    From midnight — an intimate celebration until the early hours.

Tickets

Reserve your seat.

Allocation is intentionally limited. Get in touch to reserve your place at Gala Africa Excellence and we will guide you through the available tiers.

Ticket Request

How many seats?

Select the number of tickets. You will then be asked for the details of each guest.

Partnership

Partner with purpose.
Make a lasting impact.

Four bespoke tiers — Bronze, Silver, Gold and Diamond — each crafted to align your organisation with excellence. Pricing is shared confidentially on request.

Together, we build bridges between Europe and Africa — transforming connections into opportunities, partnerships into progress, and vision into lasting impact.

Team Gala AfricaBrussels · Luanda
Official Champagne Partner

Christopher Merret Champagne

Named after the English scientist who first documented the méthode traditionnelle, Christopher Merret Champagne is crafted in the historic vineyards and cellars of Champagne, France. An internationally focused maison founded by a family of wine entrepreneurs, it stands for finesse, heritage and the quiet art of celebration.

Gala Africa Excellence is proud to welcome Christopher Merret as its official champagne — pouring the Brut Cuvée Réserve, the Rosé Brut and the Blanc de Blancs throughout the evening at Martin's Château du Lac.

Christopher Merret Brut Cuvée Réserve
Brut Cuvée Réserve
Christopher Merret Rosé Brut
Rosé Brut
Christopher Merret Blanc de Blancs
Blanc de Blancs
With the support of

Our partners.

Embassy of AngolaPartner 1Embassy of Angola

Embassy of Angola

Ameleya CastlePartner 2Ameleya Castle

Ameleya Castle

Banco BCSPartner 3Banco BCS

Banco BCS

BWITI Concept StorePartner 4BWITI Concept Store

BWITI Concept Store

Ministério da Cultura, Turismo e Ambiente — AngolaPartner 5Ministério da Cultura, Turismo e Ambiente — Angola

Ministério da Cultura, Turismo e Ambiente — Angola

PlatinaLinePartner 6PlatinaLine

PlatinaLine

Visit AngolaPartner 7Visit Angola

Visit Angola

Onaya&CoPartner 8Onaya&Co

Onaya&Co

Made possible by

Our sponsors.

Louca LoiçaSponsor 1Louca Loiça

Louca Loiça

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Key Figures

400+

Premium Guests

Belgium · Angola · Netherlands · Congo · France

EntrepreneursDiplomatsInstitutionsMediaArtistsOpinion Leaders
Team Gala Africa

Be part of the evening.

For partnerships, press, table reservations and invitations, reach our team directly.

+32 484 147 315 Brussels
+244 937 155 448 Luanda
Stay informed

Receive the partner brochure and event updates ahead of 1 October 2026.