Discover African Festivals
Explore festivals celebrating African culture across the continent and beyond.
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Timkat
Nationwide, Ethiopia
Ethiopia's most spectacular religious festival, celebrating the Epiphany (Baptism of Jesus) accor...
Music
Ultra South Africa
Johannesburg/Cape Town, ZA
Apr 25 - Apr 26, 2026
Africa's largest EDM festival held in Joburg and Cape Town
Up The Creek
Swellendam, ZA
Genre: Rock/Indie Established: 1990 Typical schedule: Feb 5-8, 4 days
Music
Food & Drink
Vic Falls Carnival
Vic Falls, ZW
Genre: Amapiano/Pop Established: 2011 Typical schedule: Apr 24-26, 3 days
Voodoo Festival
Ouidah, Benin
Genre: Spiritual/Trad. Established: Ancient Typical schedule: Jan 10, 1 days
Cultural
Heritage
Voodoo Festival (Fête du Vodoun)
Ouidah, Benin
Benin's National Voodoo Day celebration, held annually on January 10th in the coastal city of Oui...
Music
WeLoveYa Fest
Cotonou, Benin
A young urban music festival in Cotonou, Benin's economic capital, showcasing the growing West Af...