Music
Free
Usiku wa Hip-Hop (1st edition)
Free afternoon-to-night celebration of Tanzanian hip-hop with rap cyphers, dance battles, DJ sets and a live act.
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
Mutoriah and The Orchestra 2026
Mutoriah performs his music with a full orchestra and guest artists.
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One Night Only: Brunch Edition with Ne-Yo
Ne-Yo and Sol & The Gang perform on the Mashujaa Day holiday at Ulinzi Sports Complex.
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A Contemporary Evening with Ritadeviolinist
Violinist Rita performs with a live band, dancers and guest musicians at Mundi Center, Kigali.
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Kikuyu Love Sessions: Slightly Scandalous Edition
The 10th Kikuyu Love Sessions, a vernacular-music day-into-night event, at Ngong Racecourse.
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The Kampala Jazz & Soul Benefit
Afrigo Band performs with the Pearl Symphony Orchestra at the UMA show grounds, Kampala.
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Fabricated in Nairobi
An overnight electronic music event at KODA Nairobi joining the sounds of Durban and Nairobi, with Dankie Boi.
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Isukuti Fest 3 – The Tour
First stop of the Isukuti Fest 3.0 tour, billed as “the ultimate Luhya reunion”.
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An Evening with Mad Ice & The Band (KLA Edition 2026)
Ugandan singer Mad Ice and his band play a seated evening at Zone 7, Mbuya, Kampala, with guests Mr Nice, Kenneth Mugabi and Jackie Chandiru.
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Atmosfera: Halloween Edition
Halloween night party at Mundi Center's Piazza in Kigali, 31 October into the early hours of 1 November.
November 2026
Music
The Bar Symphony: Nairobi
An orchestral night of contemporary hits with cocktails and nightlife at Alloy Bar and Lounge.
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