The living guide to Africa's celebrations
Africa's festivals, kept alive by the people who live them.
Discover when they happen, what to expect, and the music, food and meaning behind them—then turn a celebration into a trip.
#1
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Aug
Togo
Gbagba Festival
Harvest festival of the Ewe of Agou in southern Togo, marking the close of the farming year and the...
📅 Aug
⏳ 3 days
Needs a local's update
#2
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Oct
Morocco
Date Festival of Erfoud
Celebration of date harvest in Tafilalet region
📅 Oct
⏳ 3 days
Needs a local's update
🏆 Top 10 Festival in Morocco
#3
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Apr
Madagascar
Santabary Festival
Traditional first rice harvest celebration
📅 Apr
⏳ 1 day
Needs a local's update
🏆 Top 10 Festival in Madagascar
#4
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May
Morocco
Festival of Roses
Celebration of rose harvest in Dades Valley
📅 May
⏳ 3 days
Needs a local's update
🏆 Top 10 Festival in Morocco
#5
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Aug
Nigeria
New Yam Festival
Traditional harvest celebration across various regions
📅 Aug
⏳ 1 day
Needs a local's update
🏆 Top 10 Festival in Nigeria
#6
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Aug
Ghana
Homowo Festival
Traditional harvest festival of the Ga people
📅 Aug
⏳ 30 days
Needs a local's update
#7
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Jun
Morocco
Cherry Festival
Annual celebration of cherry harvest in Sefrou
📅 Jun
⏳ 3 days
Needs a local's update
🏆 Top 10 Festival in Morocco
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lughayangu Festivals?
A living guide to festivals across Africa: when each one happens, what to expect, and the music, food, dress and meaning behind it. Every festival is kept current by a community that includes the people who celebrate them.
How current is the information?
Festivals shift year to year, so members confirm dates, flag changes and add detail continuously, and every change is reviewed before it goes live. That's what keeps this more accurate than a static list.
Can I plan a trip around a festival?
Yes. Each festival page shows its next date, how long it runs, where it's held and what happens, with an add-to-calendar option so you can plan around it.
Are these the same as public holidays?
No. Festivals are cultural celebrations, kept separate from statutory public holidays. Many aren't days off, and many move each year. You can explore official holidays in our Holidays section.
Is it free?
Yes, browsing African festivals on Lughayangu is completely free, and contributing is open to any registered member.