Upcoming Events in Kenya

Festivals, music events, cultural celebrations and public holidays happening across Kenya — updated regularly.

• Kenya Music Festival Kenya · nairobi

  East Africa's longest-running music competition — choral, traditional, and contemporary performances in Nairobi schools and venues.

  3–14 August 2026
• Nairobi International Trade Fair Kenya · nairobi

  Kenya's largest annual trade show at City Park Showground — agriculture, industry, and culture over 10 days.

  25 Sept – 4 Oct 2026
• Watamu Turtle Watch Season Kenya · watamu

  Sea turtle nesting season at Watamu — olive ridley and green turtles nest on the beach October through March.

  1 Oct – 31 Mar 2027
• Nairobi Fashion Week Kenya · nairobi

  East Africa's premier fashion showcase — emerging and established African designers presenting new collections in Nairobi.

  8–11 October 2026
• Mombasa Carnival Kenya · mombasa

  Annual street parade and cultural festival through Mombasa Old Town — music, dance, and Swahili coastal traditions.

  7 November 2026
• Jamhuri Day — Kenya Independence Day Kenya · nairobi

  Kenya's national day marking independence in 1963 — military parades at Nyayo Stadium and public celebrations across the country.

  12 December 2026
• Eid ul-Fitr Celebrations, Mombasa Kenya · mombasa

  Eid ul-Fitr festivities in Mombasa Old Town — prayers at the Old Town mosques, street food, and coastal Swahili celebrations.

  20 March 2027