October 2026

From 31 October to 14 November 2026, Senegal makes history by hosting the Youth Olympic Games (YOGs) the first Olympic event ever held on African soil. As the curtain is about to rise on the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games, XPÉRIENCE 2026 offers a different way to live the Games. From 31 October to 14 November 2026, Senegal makes history by hosting the Youth Olympic Games (YOG).

Alongside the competitions, XPÉRIENCE 2026 sets up at the Place des Cultures Urbaines with a clear ambition: to turn the energy of the YOG into a popular legacy, shared by the whole city. Entry is free and open to all, so that young people, families, residents and visitors from around the world can take part, whether or not they hold a ticket.
For two weeks, the square becomes the beating heart of an urban sports and cultural festival, with a continuous programme designed for every audience:

• Introductory workshops in Olympic disciplines and urban sports (skateboarding, BMX, 3×3 basketball, breaking), as well as Para sport
• Concerts, dance battles, DJ sets, live street art performances and exhibitions
• A careers area, forums, and information stands on sustainable development, youth entrepreneurship and inclusion through sport

XPÉRIENCE 2026 is supported by many partners, including the City of Dakar, the City of Paris, the City of Lausanne and the Seine-Saint-Denis Department. By making the Games accessible to everyone, XPÉRIENCE 2026 shows how a host city can build a lasting, community-owned Olympic legacy from the very first day of the event. To learn more, click here!