Hip Hop & Urban Festivals in Africa

L'Boulevard is an annual urban music festival that takes place in Casablanca, Morocco. It is unique because it focuses on promoting up-and-coming talents in the MENA region, offering them a platform to become professionals through its annual music competition, Tremplin.

Rocking the Daisies is a music and lifestyle festival that takes place annually at Cloof Wine Estate in Cape Town, South Africa. The festival is known for its commitment to environmental sustainability and diverse range of music, food, fashion and art experiences.

Felabration is an annual music festival held at the New Afrika Shrine in Ikeja, Nigeria. The festival commemorates Fela Kuti's contribution to music, political activism, and social change through musical performances and various activities.

Livespot X Festival is a music festival that takes place annually in Lagos, Nigeria. It distinguishes itself through high-production live performances by both international and local artists, often incorporating diverse cultural programming such as panels, markets, and masterclasses.

Flytime Fest is an annual multi-day music festival held in Lagos, Nigeria. It is notable for showcasing a mix of prominent Nigerian and international artists across genres and for connecting African music with global audiences.

Beneath the Baobabs is a music and arts festival that takes place in Kilifi, Kenya. The festival is known for its focus on environmental sustainability, East African music, and its unique venue among baobab trees.

Splashy Fen is South Africa's longest-running annual music festival, held on a farm near Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal. Established in 1990, it creates a community atmosphere uniting music, nature, and people in the Drakensberg mountains.

Mainland BlockParty is a music festival series that originates in Lagos, Nigeria. It is distinctive due to its celebration of youth culture and promotion of cross-cultural connections across African cities through Afrobeats, hip hop, and pop music.

Bundu Karoo is a music festival held at The Place of Dreams in the Karoo, near Cape Town, South Africa. Designed as a minimalist, nature-driven event, it encourages reconnection with oneself and the natural world through music, movement and community.

Kunye Jozy X is a music festival that takes place in Johannesburg, South Africa. It unites artists and fans in a celebration of South African house music and culture.

The Cape Town International Jazz Festival is an annual music festival held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in Cape Town, South Africa. It is recognised as Africa's grandest gathering, showcasing a diverse mix of international and local jazz artists and jazz-inspired music.

Our Homecoming is an annual festival in Lagos, Nigeria, that showcases music, fashion, art and sport. It is unique for fostering cultural exchange by connecting African creatives with the diaspora and international talents.

River Jam Music Festival occurs in Gauteng, South Africa, at the Emerald Resort & Casino in Vanderbijlpark. This festival transforms the banks of the Vaal River into a centre of sound and celebration, providing a blend of high-energy entertainment and leisure.

Now Now Festival is a live music event held at Marks Park in Johannesburg, South Africa. The festival aims to evoke the sounds, style and spirit of classic hits.