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Africa Events and Festivals in February

Use this February 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 February

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 February

Luanda Carnival

A colorful urban carnival with dance groups, costume parades and Angolan rhythm in the capital.

Carnival & Street Culture Usually: February Luanda Angola

FESPACO Film Festival

A major pan-African film festival and one of the continent’s most important cinema gatherings.

Film & Arts Usually: February Ouagadougou Burkina Faso

Mindelo Carnival

A famous Atlantic carnival with costumes, music, street parades and Cape Verdean creativity.

Carnival & Street Culture Usually: February Mindelo, São Vicente Cabo Verde

Mount Cameroon Race of Hope

A mountain race up Mount Cameroon that brings athletes, supporters and visitors to Buea.

Sport & Adventure Usually: February Buea Cameroon

Cameroon Youth Day Parades

Public youth parades, school events and national celebrations held across the country.

National Celebration Usually: February Nationwide Cameroon

Amani Festival

A music and peace festival bringing Congolese and regional artists to the Great Lakes region.

Music & Peace Festival Usually: February Goma Democratic Republic of the Congo

Abu Simbel Sun Festival

A famous temple-alignment event when sunlight reaches the inner sanctuary, attracting heritage travelers.

Heritage & Archaeology Usually: February Abu Simbel Egypt

Marula Festival

A seasonal celebration around marula fruit, traditional beer, song and dance.

Harvest & Cultural Usually: February Royal and community venues Eswatini

Kartong Festival

A village arts and culture festival with music, dance, storytelling and community support.

Community Arts Usually: February Kartong The Gambia

Gambia Independence Day

National celebrations, ceremonies and public events.

National Celebration Usually: February Nationwide The Gambia

Guinea-Bissau Carnival

A colorful carnival with masks, costumes, music, dance and community performance.

Carnival & Street Culture Usually: February Bissau Guinea-Bissau

Festival sur le Niger

A major arts and music festival along the Niger River with concerts, crafts and cultural programming.

Music & River Culture Usually: February Ségou Mali

Ségou’Art

An arts program connected with contemporary creativity, exhibitions and cultural exchange.

Visual Arts & Culture Usually: February Ségou Mali

Maha Shivaratri

A major Hindu pilgrimage to Grand Bassin with processions and religious ceremonies.

Religious Pilgrimage Usually: February Grand Bassin and nationwide Mauritius

Chinese Spring Festival

Chinese New Year celebrations with food, family events, decorations and community gatherings.

New Year & Cultural Usually: February Port Louis and communities Mauritius

Marrabenta Festival

A celebration of Mozambique’s marrabenta music with concerts and cultural programming.

Music Festival Usually: February Maputo and routes Mozambique

Tour du Rwanda

A popular cycling race that passes through scenic towns and landscapes.

Sport & City Event Usually: February Nationwide routes Rwanda

Sauti za Busara

A major East African music festival celebrating African sounds in historic Stone Town.

Music Festival Usually: February Stone Town, Zanzibar Tanzania

Kilimanjaro Marathon

A popular running event near Mount Kilimanjaro, attracting local and international runners.

Sport & Travel Usually: February Moshi Tanzania

Nc’wala Ceremony

A Ngoni harvest and first-fruits ceremony with dance, royal tradition and community gathering.

Harvest & Royal Culture Usually: February Eastern Province Zambia

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FAQ – Africa in February 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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