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.
Gbagba Festival
Traditional harvest festival of the Kabye people
Intwasa Arts Festival
Spring arts festival
Shoko Festival
Urban culture festival
Zimbabwe International Film Festival
Annual film festival
Harare International Festival of the Arts
Major arts and culture festival
Festival Eritrea
National cultural festival
Burundi Drum Festival
Traditional drumming celebration
SIAO
International Arts and Crafts Fair
Festival au Désert
Tuareg music festival
FESPACO
Pan-African Film Festival
Roots Homecoming Festival
Cultural heritage celebration
Kanilai International Cultural Festival
Traditional arts and culture festival
Empango
Coronation anniversary celebration of the Toro Kingdom
Amakula Festival
Cultural festival celebrating the harvest season in Buganda
Mbarara Cultural Festival
Annual celebration of Ankole culture and traditions
Ekigangu Kya Busoga
Cultural festival of the Busoga Kingdom
Twin Festival
Cultural celebration of twins in Buganda
Wanyambo Festival
Traditional cultural celebration
Mwaka Kogwa Festival
Traditional New Year festival
Zanzibar International Film Festival
East Africa's largest film and arts festival
Cure Salee
Festival of Nomads
Wodaabe Gerewol Festival
Traditional courtship ceremony and cultural festival
Bianou Festival
Traditional New Year celebration in Agadez
Festival de l'Aïr
Cultural festival in the Aïr Mountains
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