Discover African Festivals
Explore festivals celebrating African culture across the continent and beyond.
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Bazique
Bazique is a three-day art and music festival near Tulbagh, South Africa, known for electronic mu...
Beneath the Baobabs
A New Year celebration in Kilifi, Kenya, set in a scenic baobab forest near Takaungu Creek. It bl...
Cape Town International Jazz Festival
Africa's grandest gathering of jazz musicians, featuring both local and international artists.
Cape Town International Jazz Festival
Nicknamed 'Africa's Grandest Gathering,' the Cape Town International Jazz Festival is the largest...
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 ...
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.
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...
FEMUA
FEMUA (Festival des Musiques Urbaines d’Anoumabo) is one of the largest music festivals in sub-Sa...
Fes Festival of World Sacred Music
An annual world music festival celebrating sacred music from around the globe in the ancient city...