What's on in Nairobi and East Africa: 6–20 November

Eleven events between 6 and 20 November, in five parts by city, with dates, venues and ticket prices where published. Seven are in Nairobi; Kampala, Jinja, Addis Ababa and Dar es Salaam have one each. Times are East Africa Time.

1. Nairobi

• 4–15 Nov · Kenya International Theatre Festival (KITFest): Kenya National Theatre, Harry Thuku Road. The 2026 edition, "Reimagining Theatre", lists 48 performances and 12 workshops. Single tickets for the three paid shows below: advance KSh 1,200, student KSh 500, couple KSh 1,800. Passes: Day Pass KSh 2,000 (all paid shows on one chosen day); Curated 5-Show Pass KSh 4,800 (any five paid shows); Week Pass KSh 7,000 (all paid shows in one chosen festival week); Season Pass KSh 13,000 (every paid show). Passes and tickets are sold through TheatreKE. KITFest tickets
• 6 Nov · Romeo and Juliet a love in pasta (KITFest): Main Auditorium, Kenya National Theatre, 19:00. Two bilingual chefs and their travelling kitchen cook dishes inspired by Shakespeare's stories, and a love story develops between them as they cook. TheatreKE
• 6–8 Nov · KITFest African Theatre Market: Kenya Cultural Centre. No fee is listed; registered delegates get free access to all shows over the weekend. Kenyan and regional productions are pitched for touring or co-production. On 6 November, showcases in the afternoon and evening are followed by a "Meet the Artists" reception; the pitch session is on 7 November. Delegates apply, or are invited, through a form on the festival site. Programme brief
• 9 Nov · Sakuntala: A Love Lore (KITFest): Main Auditorium, Kenya National Theatre, 19:00. A dance drama that follows Sakuntala from childhood to her love story with King Dushyanta, performed in Tamil with English narration. TheatreKE
• 11 Nov · Mushikishiki Vibes (KITFest): Outdoor Stage, Kenya National Theatre, 14:00 · free. The pianist, singer and composer Tyson Meya, from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), plays Congolese rhythms, jazz and African grooves. TheatreKE
• 14 Nov · Golden Bell Resounds · Harmony Along the Silk Road (KITFest): Main Auditorium, Kenya National Theatre, 19:00. A 70-minute concert of Chinese folk instrumental and vocal music, created for China-Africa cultural exchange in 2026. It is co-hosted by the Beijing Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the Beijing Musicians Association and presented by the China Performing Arts Agency (CPAA). Tickets: advance KSh 1,200, student KSh 500, couple KSh 1,800. TheatreKE
• 14 Nov · Luo Festival 2026: Uhuru Gardens. K24's report of the organisers' announcement gives no ticket prices. Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, known as Jalang'o, founded and organises the festival. K24

2. Kampala

• To 21 Nov · Sanaa Gateja: They Too Are the Earth: Afriart Gallery, 110-112, 7th Street. Entry price is not listed on the gallery page. The exhibition opened on 19 September 2026 and is curated by Daudi Karungi. The gallery is open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 to 18:00, and on public holidays from 10:00 to 16:00. Afriart Gallery

3. Jinja, Uganda

• 19–22 Nov · Nyege Nyege Festival 2026 (11th edition, Wakaliwood Edition): Adrift Overland Camp, Kalagala Falls on the River Nile, near Jinja. Gates open at 16:00 on 19 November. Prices are set by each official seller and change as ticket phases sell out. Tickets: MTN MoMo Ticketing or Tag Ticketing in Uganda and East Africa, Tag Ticketing Kenya (M-Pesa or card) in Kenya, Resident Advisor elsewhere. Riverside camping at Adrift Overland Camp is booked separately. Nyege Nyege

4. Addis Ababa

• To 20 Nov · European Union Film Festival: Videobet Cinema · main screenings free. More than 27 films from 23 European countries have been showing since 24 October, Capital Ethiopia reported. The closing ceremony is on 21 November at the National Theatre. Capital Ethiopia

5. Dar es Salaam

• 14 Nov · East Africa Gospel Music Awards (EAGMA) 2026: The Super Dome, 206/207 Haile Selassie Road, Masaki · 18:00 to 22:00. Ticket prices are not listed on the venue calendar. The awards, now in their second season, celebrate gospel music from seven East African countries. The Super Dome

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