The living guide to Africa's celebrations
Africa's festivals, kept alive by the people who live them.
When each one happens, what to expect, and the music, food and meaning behind it. One place to discover a celebration, and plan to be there.
Rusinga Cultural Festival
🇰🇪 Kenya
Annual celebration of the Abasuba people's culture
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The next celebrations on the continent's calendar.
Nyem-Nyem Festival
Cultural festival of the Bamoun people
Ngondo Festival
Traditional Sawa people's festival
Tchiloli Festival
Traditional theater festival
Auto de Floripes
Traditional theatrical performance
SUBIOS
Seychelles Festival of the Sea
Creole Festival
Celebration of Seychellois Creole culture
Fête de la Musique d'Anoumabo
MASA Festival
Festival International de Carthage
International cultural festival
Fête du Dipri
Traditional Abidji festival
Lantern Festival
Traditional festival of lights
Windhoek Cultural Festival
Annual cultural celebration in the capital
Umhlangano wa Maseko
Annual cultural festival of the Maseko Ngoni
Famadihana
Turning of the Bones ceremony
Feria Oramena
Lobster festival
Hiragasy
Traditional performance competition
Donia Music Festival
Week-long music and cultural festival
Fisemana
Traditional Antakarana purification ritual
Santabary Festival
Traditional first rice harvest celebration
Alahamadi Be
Traditional Malagasy New Year
TAMBO International Art Camp
International arts and culture festival
Lake of Stars Festival
International arts and music festival
Madajazzcar
International jazz festival
Morija Arts & Cultural Festival
Annual arts and cultural festival
Festival des Villes Anciennes
Ancient Cities Festival
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