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Africa Events and Festivals in December

Use this December Africa festival guide to find cultural events, music festivals, national celebrations, heritage ceremonies and travel ideas across the continent.

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Festival Travel in December

Events listed here are recurring or commonly associated with this month, but exact dates and programs can change. Use this page for inspiration, then confirm the latest details before booking.

Tip: festival months are planning guides, not guaranteed dates. Always verify the current edition with local organizers or a trusted local expert.

Events Usually Held in December

Burkina Faso Independence Day

Official commemorations and community events marking the country’s national day.

National Celebration Usually: December Nationwide Burkina Faso

Ngondo Festival

A major Sawa cultural festival with river rituals, canoe events, music, dance and community traditions.

River & Cultural Usually: December Douala / Wouri River Cameroon

Central African Republic National Day

Public commemorations, official ceremonies and community events marking the republic.

National Celebration Usually: December Bangui and nationwide Central African Republic

Festival Dary

A cultural event showcasing Chad’s regions, communities, music, crafts, food and traditional identity.

National Cultural Festival Usually: December N’Djamena Chad

Fest’Horn and Horn of Africa Music Events

Music and arts programming connected with Horn of Africa culture and regional creativity.

Music Festival Usually: December Djibouti City Djibouti

Christmas and New Year Island Celebrations

Family gatherings, church events and community celebrations during the holiday season.

Holiday & Community Usually: December Nationwide Equatorial Guinea

Incwala Ceremony

A sacred kingship and renewal ceremony that follows the traditional calendar.

Royal & Spiritual Usually: December Royal areas Eswatini

Fêtes des Masques

A mask festival celebrating Dan and western Ivorian cultural heritage through performance and community events.

Mask & Heritage Usually: December Man region Ivory Coast

Jamhuri Day Celebrations

National celebrations, public events and official ceremonies.

National Celebration Usually: December Nationwide Kenya

Holiday Season Beach and Music Events

End-of-year concerts, beach events and community celebrations.

Lifestyle & Music Usually: December Monrovia and coastal areas Liberia

Libya Independence Day

National commemorations and public observances.

National Celebration Usually: December Nationwide Libya

Coastal Holiday and Beach Music Events

End-of-year beach concerts and island-style celebrations in selected coastal areas.

Beach & Lifestyle Usually: December Coastal destinations Mozambique

Republic Day Celebrations

Civic and national events marking Niger’s republic day.

National Celebration Usually: December Nationwide Niger

Calabar Carnival

One of West Africa’s biggest street carnivals with bands, costumes, parades and entertainment.

Carnival & Street Culture Usually: December Calabar Nigeria

Beach Music and Community Events

End-of-year beach gatherings, concerts and local celebrations along the coast.

Beach & Lifestyle Usually: December Freetown Peninsula Sierra Leone

Christmas and Easter Community Celebrations

Church, family and community celebrations in Christian communities.

Religious & Community Usually: December Nationwide South Sudan

Sahara Festival of Douz

A desert culture festival with camel traditions, poetry, music, fantasia and Saharan heritage.

Desert Heritage Usually: December Douz Tunisia

Victoria Falls Carnival

A destination music and lifestyle event that brings travelers to Victoria Falls around the festive season.

Music & Destination Event Usually: December Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

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FAQ – Africa in December Events and Festivals

Are festival dates fixed every year?

No. Many events follow cultural, religious, lunar, harvest or local calendars, so travelers should confirm current dates before booking flights, hotels or transfers.

Can Africa Things To Do help plan a festival trip?

Yes. Send the country, month, traveler number and event interest, and we can help with route planning, hotels, airport transfers, guides and private tours.

Are all festivals suitable for visitors?

Not always. Some ceremonies are private, sacred or community-only. Travelers should join only when access is appropriate and guided by local experts.

Can festivals be combined with safaris or city tours?

Yes. Many event trips can be combined with tours, restaurants, hotels, beaches, cultural visits, national parks or airport transfers.

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