Chale Wote
Music Cultural Art

Chale Wote

Accra, Ghana
West Africa
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Chale Wote 2026
Aug 10 - Aug 17, 2026
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About

West Africa's premier street art festival, transforming Accra's historic Jamestown district into an open-air gallery each August. Chale Wote (meaning 'friend, let's go' in Ga) features murals, graffiti, live music, spoken word, theatre, film, and interactive installations over a week-long celebration of African creativity.

Cultural Significance

Chale Wote has become a landmark cultural event that bridges traditional Ga culture with contemporary African art, drawing international artists and positioning Accra as a hub for African creative expression.

Editions

Chale Wote 2026
Aug 10 - Aug 17, 2026
Upcoming