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
Genre: Electronic Established: 2014 Typical schedule: Dec 30-Jan 1, 3 days
Donia Festival
One of Madagascar's oldest and most beloved music festivals, held on the tropical island of Nosy ...
Fest. Int. Kreol
Genre: Sega/Kreol Pop Established: 2005 Typical schedule: Dec 5-7*, 3 days
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
Genre: Electronic Established: 2015 Typical schedule: Nov 19-23, 5 days
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...