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Under the Same Sky

Under the Same Sky

Aug 22 - Sep 10, 2026 Nairobi
Recently ended

"Under the Same Sky" is a contemporary art exhibition held at the Nobody Owns Me Gallery in Nairobi's Kibera Arts District, featuring the works of twin brothers Mbiyu Ng’ang’a and Antony Mega....

Exhibition Art +6
Rhema Feast prayer festival

Rhema Feast prayer festival

Aug 31 - Sep 4, 2026 Nairobi

The Rhema Feast 2026 prayer festival, an annual religious event, was held at Uhuru Park in Nairobi from Monday, August 31, to Friday, September 4. This praise and worship gathering brought together...

Religious Festival Prayer +4
Otamatsuri

Otamatsuri

Aug 22, 2026 Nairobi

Otamatsuri is Africa's premier annual anime and manga convention, held in Nairobi, Kenya. Organized by Movie Jabber company, the festival celebrates Japanese pop culture through elaborate cosplay contests, gaming zones, and live...

Anime Manga +7
National Kenya Music Festival

National Kenya Music Festival

Aug 2-16, 2026 Bungoma

The National Kenya Music Festival is an annual two-week competition for over 140,000 learners from all 47 counties of Kenya. Held at Kibabii University in Bungoma from August 2 to August 16,...

Music Dance +9
Nameless@25

Nameless@25

Aug 15, 2026 Nairobi

Nameless@25 is an anticipated concert celebrating veteran Kenyan musician Nameless' 25-year career in the music industry. Scheduled for August 15, 2026, at Carnivore Grounds in Nairobi, the event has already sold out....

Music Concert +7
Kenya-China Friendship Drone Show

Kenya-China Friendship Drone Show

Aug 12, 2026 Nairobi

A high-tech aerial display featuring 500 drones was held at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi on August 12, 2026, to celebrate the cultural and diplomatic ties between Kenya and China.

Drone Show Cultural Exchange +4
Noir Fashion Week 2026

Noir Fashion Week 2026

Aug 6-9, 2026 Nairobi

Noir Fashion Week 2026 is a four-day fashion and cultural event scheduled for August 6–9, 2026, in Nairobi, with the supplied source specifying Tigoni northwest of Nairobi as the host area. The...

Fashion Luxury +7
Mkisii Fest

Mkisii Fest

Aug 8, 2026 Nairobi

Mkisii Fest is a cultural celebration dedicated to Kisii heritage, held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. The event features cultural performances and appearances by prominent figures from the...

Cultural Festival Kisii Culture +3
"Nadia at 10" concert

"Nadia at 10" concert

Aug 1-2, 2026 Nairobi

“Nadia at 10” concert was a cultural music event held in Nairobi to celebrate Nadia Mukami’s 10 years in the music industry, featuring a performance at the Masshouse venue at Ngong Racecourse...

Music Concert Live Performance +2