Discover African Festivals
Explore festivals celebrating African culture across the continent and beyond.
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Addis Jazz Fest
Genre: Ethio-Jazz Established: 2019 Typical schedule: Feb 6-8, 3 days
Afrochella
A celebration of African culture, music, fashion, and art during the December in Ghana festivities.
AfroNation Ghana
AfroNation Ghana is the world's biggest Afrobeats festival, bringing together the hottest African...
Afropunk Brooklyn
A celebration of Black culture, music, art, and activism in the heart of Brooklyn.
Beneath the Baobabs
Genre: Electronic Established: 2014 Typical schedule: Dec 30-Jan 1, 3 days
Durban International Film Festival
South Africa's oldest and largest film festival celebrating African cinema.
Essence Festival
The world's largest celebration of African-American culture and music.
Fes Festival of World Sacred Music
An annual world music festival celebrating sacred music from around the globe in the ancient city...
FESPACO
The Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou, Africa's largest film festival.
Homecoming
Genre: Alt Typical schedule: Apr 2-6, 5 days
Lagos Fanti Carnival
Lagos Carnival is a vibrant street festival featuring colorful parades, traditional masquerades, ...
Lake of Stars Festival
An international music festival held on the shores of Lake Malawi.