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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Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:00–18:00 · The Piazza, Mundi Center, Kigali · RWF 5,000 per child; parents free

A Sunday afternoon of juggling, circus tricks, face painting and games for children at The Piazza, Mundi Center, Kigali.

Other

Sat 24 Oct – Sun, 25 Oct 2026 · Depot37, Mundi Center, Kigali · RWF 0-15,000; early bird listed as 8K

House of Queens returns with a special edition celebrating culture and community at Depot37, Mundi Center, Kigali, hosted by Kezi.

Other

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.

Other

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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