Arts & culture

Arts & culture in Nairobi and East Africa

Exhibitions, festivals, music, theatre and talks, checked by our culture desk, with dates, venues, prices and where to get tickets.

October 2026

Music

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:00–22:00 · C. U. Shah Jain Bhavan, Nairobi · KES 3,500-6,500 (only Crescendo remains)

Mutoriah performs his music with a full orchestra and guest artists.

Music

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:00–23:00 · Ulinzi Sports Complex, Nairobi · KES 15,000 (Gold) to KES 320,000 (8-seat Platinum table)

Ne-Yo and Sol & The Gang perform on the Mashujaa Day holiday at Ulinzi Sports Complex.

Music

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00–00:00 · Ngong Racecourse, Nairobi · KES 3,200 (one person); KES 6,000 (two people)

The 10th Kikuyu Love Sessions, a vernacular-music day-into-night event, at Ngong Racecourse.

Music

Sat 24 Oct – Sun, 25 Oct 2026 · KODA Nairobi · KES 2,000 advance; KES 3,000 regular

An overnight electronic music event at KODA Nairobi joining the sounds of Durban and Nairobi, with Dankie Boi.

Music

Sat, 31 Oct 2026 11:00 · The Bar Next Door, Nairobi · KES 1,500 (first wave)

First stop of the Isukuti Fest 3.0 tour, billed as “the ultimate Luhya reunion”.

Music

Sat 7 Nov – Sun, 8 Nov 2026 · Alloy Bar and Lounge, Nairobi · KES 2,000-4,000

An orchestral night of contemporary hits with cocktails and nightlife at Alloy Bar and Lounge.

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