Upcoming Events in Kenya
Festivals, music events, cultural celebrations and public holidays happening across Kenya — updated regularly.
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Rhino Charge
KenyaAnnual off-road motorsport event raising funds for Rhino Ark Kenya — competitive teams navigate 100km of challenging bush terrain.
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Lewa Safari Marathon
Kenya · lewaAnnual marathon across Lewa Wildlife Conservancy — runners share the course with rhinos, elephants, and lions.
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Wildebeest Migration: Masai Mara River Crossings
Kenya · masai maraAnnual wildebeest migration through the Masai Mara with dramatic river crossings July–October.
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Kenya Music Festival
Kenya · nairobiEast Africa's longest-running music competition — choral, traditional, and contemporary performances in Nairobi schools and venues.
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Nairobi International Trade Fair
Kenya · nairobiKenya's largest annual trade show at City Park Showground — agriculture, industry, and culture over 10 days.
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Watamu Turtle Watch Season
Kenya · watamuSea turtle nesting season at Watamu — olive ridley and green turtles nest on the beach October through March.
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Nairobi Fashion Week
Kenya · nairobiEast Africa's premier fashion showcase — emerging and established African designers presenting new collections in Nairobi.
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Mombasa Carnival
Kenya · mombasaAnnual street parade and cultural festival through Mombasa Old Town — music, dance, and Swahili coastal traditions.
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Jamhuri Day — Kenya Independence Day
Kenya · nairobiKenya's national day marking independence in 1963 — military parades at Nyayo Stadium and public celebrations across the country.
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Eid ul-Fitr Celebrations, Mombasa
Kenya · mombasaEid ul-Fitr festivities in Mombasa Old Town — prayers at the Old Town mosques, street food, and coastal Swahili celebrations.