Explore festivals celebrating African culture across the continent and beyond.
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An annual celebration of Ethiopia's unique Ethio-Jazz tradition, held in Addis Ababa. The festiva...
The Amani Festival is a powerful symbol of youth-led peacebuilding in eastern Congo. It brings to...
A New Year celebration in Kilifi, Kenya, set in a scenic baobab forest near Takaungu Creek. It bl...
One of Madagascar's oldest and most beloved music festivals, held on the tropical island of Nosy ...
A nationwide celebration of Creole culture in Mauritius, featuring Sega music, dance, food, and a...
One of the oldest Creole cultural festivals in the world, held annually in Victoria, Seychelles. ...
Genre: Afro-House Established: 2022 Typical schedule: Sept 18-20*, 3 days
Uganda's premier music festival, held annually near Jinja on the Nile River, celebrating African ...
Genre: Afro-Pop Established: 2021 Typical schedule: Dec 19*, 1 days
Ethiopia's most spectacular religious festival, celebrating the Epiphany (Baptism of Jesus) accor...