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Nairobi International Book Fair

Nairobi International Book Fair

Sep 23-27, 2026 Nairobi
Recently ended

The 27th Nairobi International Book Fair is a five-day literary event held at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. Organized by the Kenya Publishers Association, the fair serves as a major...

Book Fair Literature +5
Peaches & Cream

Peaches & Cream

Sep 26, 2026 Nairobi
Recently ended

Peaches & Cream is a new daytime music festival scheduled for Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Ngong Racecourse & Golf Park in Nairobi. Organized by Crispy Life Events, this inaugural edition features...

Music festival Afro Rnb +7
Moonlit Glamour-Threads of Connection

Moonlit Glamour-Threads of Connection

Sep 23, 2026 Nairobi
Recently ended

The Confucius Institute at the University of Nairobi organized the 'Moonlit Glamour-Threads of Connection' fashion show on September 23, 2026. This cultural exchange event celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival, bringing together Chinese and...

Cultural Exchange Fashion Show +4
Macondo Literary Festival 2026

Macondo Literary Festival 2026

Sep 4-20, 2026 Nairobi

The sixth Macondo Literary Festival takes place in Nairobi from September 18 to 20, 2026, under the theme 'Ink, Sea, Silence.' Held primarily at the Kenya Cultural Centre and Kenya National Theatre,...

Literature Cultural Heritage +8
Under the Same Sky

Under the Same Sky

Aug 22 - Sep 10, 2026 Nairobi

"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
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