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Music Festival in Africa

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Music Festival Ideas Across Africa

These events are examples of this travel style. Use them for inspiration and confirm the current edition before booking.

Timgad International Music Festival

A summer music festival associated with the historic Roman city area and Algerian performance culture.

Music Festival Usually: July Timgad / Batna region Algeria

Dimajazz Festival

A jazz and world music event that has helped make Constantine part of Algeria’s modern cultural calendar.

Music Festival Usually: Dates vary Constantine Algeria

Festi-Sumbe

One of Angola’s better-known music gatherings, bringing artists and crowds to the coastal city of Sumbe.

Music Festival Usually: September Sumbe Angola

Luanda Jazz and Cultural Nights

Live music events and jazz nights that add a modern cultural layer to Angola travel.

Music Festival Usually: Dates vary Luanda Angola

Nuits Atypiques de Koudougou

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

Music Festival Usually: November Koudougou Burkina Faso

Bujumbura Music and Culture Events

Concerts, cultural nights and creative events that can be added to a Burundi city stay when scheduled.

Music & City Culture Usually: Dates vary Bujumbura Burundi

Kriol Jazz Festival

A jazz and world music festival highlighting Cape Verdean and global sounds.

Music Festival Usually: April Praia Cabo Verde

Gamboa Festival

A major music event by the sea, often associated with live concerts and youth culture.

Music Festival Usually: May Praia Cabo Verde

Baía das Gatas Music Festival

A beachside music festival that draws visitors for concerts and island atmosphere.

Music Festival Usually: August São Vicente Cabo Verde

Bangui Cultural and Music Events

Local concerts, art programs and cultural nights that can be part of a city stay when scheduled.

Music & City Culture Usually: Dates vary Bangui Central African Republic

N’Djamena Music and Cultural Nights

Urban concerts and cultural events that may be useful for visitors staying in the capital.

Music & City Culture Usually: Dates vary N’Djamena Chad

FESPAM Pan-African Music Festival

A pan-African music festival celebrating traditional, popular and contemporary African music.

Music Festival Usually: July Brazzaville Republic of the Congo

Congo River Music and Community Events

Local events around music, food and river-city life.

Music & Lifestyle Usually: Dates vary Brazzaville and river areas Republic of the Congo

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

Kinshasa Jazz Festival

A jazz and live music event adding to Kinshasa’s deep music reputation.

Music Festival Usually: June Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo

Fête de la Musique

Music celebrations and performances around the international music day calendar.

Music & City Culture Usually: June Kinshasa and major cities Democratic Republic of the Congo

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

International Festival for Drums and Traditional Arts

Traditional percussion and folk performance from Egypt and international participants.

Music & Heritage Usually: Dates vary Cairo Egypt

Bata Music and Community Events

Local concerts, community gatherings and cultural activities in mainland Equatorial Guinea.

Music & Local Culture Usually: Dates vary Bata Equatorial Guinea

Bushfire Festival

A major regional music and arts festival known for live performance and creative culture.

Music & Arts Usually: May Malkerns Valley Eswatini

Festival Gabao

Urban music and performance programming that celebrates Gabonese and African artists.

Music Festival Usually: Dates vary Libreville Gabon

Banjul Cultural and Music Events

Concerts, beach events and community programs for travelers on the coast.

Music & City Culture Usually: Dates vary Banjul and coastal areas The Gambia

Fête de la Musique in Conakry

Music performances and cultural programming around the international music day calendar.

Music Festival Usually: June Conakry Guinea

Conakry Urban Music Events

Concerts and youth culture events in one of West Africa’s important music cities.

Music & City Culture Usually: Dates vary Conakry Guinea

Tabanka and Community Music Events

Music, dance and community celebrations connected with local identity and social life.

Music & Community Usually: Dates vary Bissau and communities Guinea-Bissau

Bissau Music and Arts Nights

Concerts and creative events useful for travelers staying in the capital.

Music & City Culture Usually: Dates vary Bissau Guinea-Bissau

FEMUA Music Festival

A major urban music festival bringing African and international artists to Côte d’Ivoire.

Music Festival Usually: April Abidjan Ivory Coast

Monrovia Music and Cultural Events

Concerts, creative shows and community events in Liberia’s capital.

Music & City Culture Usually: Dates vary Monrovia Liberia

Holiday Season Beach and Music Events

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

Lifestyle & Music Usually: December Monrovia and coastal areas Liberia

Donia Festival

A lively island music and culture festival in one of Madagascar’s best-known beach destinations.

Music Festival Usually: May Nosy Be Madagascar

Madajazzcar

A jazz festival that brings Malagasy and international performers together.

Music Festival Usually: October Antananarivo and venues Madagascar

Lake of Stars Festival

A well-known music and arts festival bringing artists and travelers to the lakeshore.

Music Festival Usually: September Lake Malawi venues Malawi

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

Festival au Désert Heritage Events

Desert music gatherings associated with Tuareg and Sahelian music heritage; scheduling and location can change.

Desert Music Usually: Dates vary Varies / Sahelian culture Mali

Fes Festival of World Sacred Music

A major international festival of sacred and spiritual music in Morocco’s historic city of Fes.

Music & Spiritual Usually: June Fes Morocco

Gnaoua World Music Festival

A famous music festival celebrating Gnaoua music, fusion concerts and coastal city culture.

Music Festival Usually: June Essaouira Morocco

Timitar Festival

A music festival highlighting Amazigh and world music in a coastal city setting.

Music Festival Usually: July Agadir Morocco

Marrabenta Festival

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

Music Festival Usually: February Maputo and routes Mozambique

AZGO Festival

A contemporary music and arts festival bringing African and international performers to Maputo.

Music & Arts Usually: May Maputo Mozambique

Maputo International Music Events

Concerts and creative city events that can be added to a Maputo trip.

Music & City Culture Usually: Dates vary Maputo Mozambique

Windhoek Jazz Festival

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

Music Festival Usually: November Windhoek Namibia

Felabration

An annual music festival honoring Fela Kuti and celebrating Afrobeat culture.

Music Festival Usually: October Lagos Nigeria

KigaliUp and Live Music Events

Music and entertainment events that highlight Kigali’s creative city energy when scheduled.

Music Festival Usually: Dates vary Kigali Rwanda

Island Music and Community Events

Local concerts, community gatherings and island culture events when scheduled.

Music & Island Culture Usually: Dates vary São Tomé and Príncipe islands Sao Tome and Principe

Saint-Louis Jazz Festival

A respected jazz festival held in one of Senegal’s most atmospheric historic cities.

Music Festival Usually: May Saint-Louis Senegal

Freetown Music and Cultural Events

Concerts, creative shows and cultural events in the capital when scheduled.

Music & City Culture Usually: Dates vary Freetown Sierra Leone

Mogadishu Music and Youth Culture Events

Concerts, poetry, youth and creative events that vary by local schedule.

Music & City Culture Usually: Dates vary Mogadishu Somalia

Cape Town International Jazz Festival

A major jazz and live music event attracting South African and international performers.

Music Festival Usually: March Cape Town South Africa

Joy of Jazz

A jazz festival in Johannesburg with South African and international acts.

Music Festival Usually: September Johannesburg South Africa

Juba Cultural and Music Events

Concerts, cultural nights and community programs that vary by local schedule.

Music & City Culture Usually: Dates vary Juba South Sudan

Sufi Music and Dhikr Gatherings

Regular and special devotional gatherings connected with Sudanese Sufi traditions.

Spiritual & Music Usually: Dates vary Omdurman and Sufi communities Sudan

Sauti za Busara

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

Music Festival Usually: February Stone Town, Zanzibar Tanzania

Fête de la Musique Lomé

Music performances and cultural programs around the international music day calendar.

Music Festival Usually: June Lomé Togo

International Festival of Carthage

A major summer festival with concerts, theatre and performances in historic venues.

Music & Performing Arts Usually: July Carthage / Tunis Tunisia

Jazz à Carthage

A jazz and contemporary music festival with local and international artists.

Music Festival Usually: April Tunis / Carthage area Tunisia

Nyege Nyege Festival

A major music and arts festival known for electronic, experimental and African sounds.

Music Festival Usually: September Jinja area Uganda

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

Jacaranda Music Festival

A live music festival connected with Harare’s spring jacaranda season.

Music Festival Usually: October Harare Zimbabwe

Harare Jazz and Live Music Events

Concerts and live music events that can be included in city travel when scheduled.

Music & City Culture Usually: Dates vary Harare Zimbabwe

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FAQ – Music Festival 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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