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Africa Events and Festivals in November

Use this November 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 November

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 November

Angola Independence Day

National ceremonies, performances and public commemorations marking Angola’s independence.

National Celebration Usually: November Nationwide Angola

Gaani Festival

A royal and cultural celebration of Bariba heritage with horsemanship, court traditions, music and public ceremony.

Royal & Cultural Usually: November Nikki and Borgou region Benin

Nuits Atypiques de Koudougou

A music and culture festival with African rhythms, live performance and creative exchange.

Music Festival Usually: November Koudougou Burkina Faso

Nguon Festival

A Bamoun royal and cultural gathering with traditional authority, performance, crafts and heritage.

Royal & Cultural Usually: November Foumban Cameroon

Cairo International Film Festival

One of the region’s notable film festivals, with screenings, red-carpet events and cinema programming.

Film & Arts Usually: November Cairo Egypt

Great Ethiopian Run

A large road race and city event attracting runners, supporters and visitors.

Sport & City Event Usually: November Addis Ababa Ethiopia

Hidar Tsion Pilgrimage

A major Orthodox pilgrimage connected with St Mary of Zion and Axum’s heritage.

Religious Pilgrimage Usually: November Axum Ethiopia

Hogbetsotso Festival

A major Ewe festival remembering migration history with durbars, dance and community events.

Heritage & Cultural Usually: November Anloga / Volta Region Ghana

Lamu Cultural Festival

A celebration of Swahili heritage with dhow races, donkey races, poetry, food, crafts and music.

Swahili Heritage Usually: November Lamu Island Kenya

Roof of Africa Rally

A tough enduro motorcycle event through Lesotho’s mountain terrain.

Adventure Sport Usually: November Mountain routes Lesotho

Tumaini Festival

A unique festival of music, arts and community built around creativity, inclusion and refugee voices.

Arts & Community Usually: November Dzaleka Refugee Camp Malawi

Mauritania Independence Day

Official ceremonies, flags and national commemoration.

National Celebration Usually: November Nationwide Mauritania

Festival Kreol

A celebration of Creole language, music, food, dance and island identity.

Island Culture Usually: November Nationwide Mauritius

Diwali in Mauritius

Festival of lights with homes, sweets, family visits and community celebration.

Religious & Cultural Usually: November Nationwide Mauritius

Marrakech International Film Festival

A high-profile film festival with screenings, guests and cinema programming.

Film & Arts Usually: November Marrakech Morocco

Windhoek Jazz Festival

A live music event that highlights jazz and urban cultural life in Namibia.

Music Festival Usually: November Windhoek Namibia

Seychelles Ocean Festival

A marine-focused celebration that connects ocean awareness, photography, diving and island travel.

Marine & Culture Usually: November Mahé and coastal venues Seychelles

MTN Kampala Marathon

A large running event and community day in the capital.

Sport & City Event Usually: November Kampala Uganda

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FAQ – Africa in November 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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