Discover African Festivals
Explore festivals celebrating African culture across the continent and beyond.
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Fes Festival of World Sacred Music
An annual world music festival celebrating sacred music from around the globe in the ancient city...
Homecoming
Genre: Alt Typical schedule: Apr 2-6, 5 days
Jazzablanca
Jazzablanca is an annual international jazz festival held in Casablanca, Morocco, since 2006.
Kaleidoscope
Genre: Afro-House Established: 2022 Typical schedule: Sept 18-20*, 3 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.
Misty Waters
Misty Waters Festival is a 3-day open-air event at Lake Umuzi in Secunda, Mpumalanga, South Afric...
Namib Desert Jazz
Genre: Jazz Established: 2024 Typical schedule: Mar 16-18*, 3 days
Notting Hill Carnival
Europe's largest street festival celebrating Caribbean culture, music, and art.
Nyege Nyege
Genre: Electronic Established: 2015 Typical schedule: Nov 19-23, 5 days
Sandbox Festival
Sandbox Festival is an electronic music and arts event held in El Gouna, Egypt, along the Red Sea...
Sol Fest
Genre: Afro-Pop Established: 2021 Typical schedule: Dec 19*, 1 days