Discover African Festivals
Explore festivals celebrating African culture across the continent and beyond.
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Cape Town International Jazz Festival
Cape Town International Jazz Festival
Africa's grandest gathering of jazz musicians, featuring both local and international artists.
Chale Wote
West Africa's premier street art festival, transforming Accra's historic Jamestown district into ...
Donia Festival
One of Madagascar's oldest and most beloved music festivals, held on the tropical island of Nosy ...
Essence Festival
The world's largest celebration of African-American culture and music.
Fabrika Festival
Genre: Electronic Established: 2010s Typical schedule: Nov 13-17, 5 days
Felabration
A week-long festival at Lagos's New Afrika Shrine celebrating the life, music, and legacy of Afro...
Fes Festival of World Sacred Music
An annual world music festival celebrating sacred music from around the globe in the ancient city...
Festival d'Alger
A cultural music festival in Algeria's capital, showcasing a mix of traditional Algerian music (c...
Festival International Kreol
A nationwide celebration of Creole culture in Mauritius, featuring Sega music, dance, food, and a...
Festival Kreol
One of the oldest Creole cultural festivals in the world, held annually in Victoria, Seychelles. ...
Festival sur le Niger
One of West Africa's most important cultural events, held along the banks of the Niger River in S...