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

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Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:00 · Circle Art Gallery, Nairobi · Registration required to bid

Strauss & Co's annual East Africa art auction, 67 lots of modern and contemporary work from nine countries.

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Fri, 6 Nov 2026 17:00–21:00 · Wilson Airport, Nairobi · KES 9,000-16,000

Jipe Apparel stages a runway show at Wilson Airport, Nairobi, on 6 November.

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