Donia Festival
Music Cultural

Donia Festival

Nosy Be, Madagascar
East Africa

About

One of Madagascar's oldest and most beloved music festivals, held on the tropical island of Nosy Be. Donia celebrates Malagasy musical traditions — particularly the high-energy salegy genre — alongside reggae and other pan-African sounds.

Cultural Significance

A rare window into Madagascar's vibrant but often overlooked music scene, Donia has been celebrating the island's unique cultural identity since 1994.

Editions

Donia Festival 2026
May 08 - May 11, 2026
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