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