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Music Festivals in Africa
7 festivals in 6 countries, sorted by the next date. 7 have confirmed dates.
In 23 daysMusic Festival
NovThu
Nyege Nyege Festival
19–22 Nov 2026UGUganda
In 97 daysMusic Festival
FebMon
Festival sur le Niger
1–6 Feb 2027MLMali
In 4 monthsMusic Festival
FebThu
Up The Creek Festival
11–14 Feb 2027ZASouth Africa
In 5 monthsMusic Festival
MarFri
Sauti za Busara
19–21 Mar 2027TZTanzania
In 5 monthsMusic Festival
MarThu
Splashy Fen
25–29 Mar 2027ZASouth Africa
In 7 monthsMusic Festival
MayTue
AFRIMA 2027
18–23 May 2027NGNigeria
In 7 monthsMusic Festival
MayFri
MTN Bushfire Festival
28–30 May 2027SZEswatiniAbout
About music festivals in Africa
Plan your next music getaway with Africa’s biggest and most unique festivals. Compare dates, headliners, and locations — from legendary main stages to boutique, genre‑defining gatherings.
Each card shows the next date we have for the festival. Confirmed dates are announced by the organisers; expected dates are projected from the last edition and are not announced yet; TBA means no usable date yet. Nyege Nyege Festival in Uganda (19–22 Nov 2026); Festival sur le Niger in Mali (1–6 Feb 2027); Up The Creek Festival in South Africa (11–14 Feb 2027).
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