Latin & Global 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.

Earthdance Johannesburg is a psytrance music festival held at the Fun Valley Pleasure Resort, just outside Johannesburg. The festival is part of a synchronised global event for peace, where the same 'Prayer for Peace' track is played simultaneously at Earthdance events across the world.

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.

Sexy Groovy Love: Halloween is a Halloween-themed electronic music festival taking place at Cabo Beach Club in Cape Town. The event offers a unique Halloween party experience through immersive décor and a blend of sound, style, and strangeness.

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.

Sexy Groovy Love: New Year's Day 2027 is a music festival that takes place at Grand Africa Café & Beach in Cape Town, South Africa. This open-air event provides a unique oceanside experience with electronic artists providing music from afternoon into the evening.

DAYONE: New Years Day 2027 is an electronic music festival that takes place at Cabo Beach Club in Cape Town, South Africa on New Year's Day. The festival combines progressive elegance with the natural beauty of Cape Town's coastline, creating an electric atmosphere.

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.

Sexy Groovy Love: New Year's Eve 2026 is a music festival held at Lichtenstein Castle in Hout Bay, South Africa. It transforms the historic venue into an immersive experience where music and celebration combine.

Up The Creek is one of South Africa's longest-running outdoor music festivals, held annually on the banks of the Breede River near Swellendam. It is famous for its unique floating stage where festival-goers enjoy live rock and indie performances while drifting on colorful inflatables and lilos.

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 Cape Town is an electronic music event that takes place at venues such as The Grand Africa Café & Beach in Cape Town. It celebrates South African music and culture, showcasing the country's musical heritage and promoting African producers.

Kunye Kenya is a music festival held at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi that celebrates Afro-house and electronic music. Founded by Shimza, the event aims to promote South African musical heritage and unite local and international talent.

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.

Corona Sunsets Festival Cape Town is an electronic music festival that takes place at The Glen Country Club in Clifton. The festival blends music with nature and art installations, promoting connection with the surroundings through creative expression, food, and interactive experiences.

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.

POD Easter 2026 is a family music and wellness festival that occurs at Place of Dreams near Cape Town, located in the Tankwa Karoo. Its uniqueness stems from the fusion of music, psychedelic theatre, yoga, and outdoor pursuits within a desert setting, providing both adventure and relaxation for attendees of all ages.

Ultra South Africa is the continent's largest electronic music festival, featuring world-renowned DJs and high-energy performances across Cape Town and Johannesburg. As part of the global Ultra brand, it delivers an immersive experience with cutting-edge stage production and a diverse lineup of electronic dance music.

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.

Gnaoua and World Music Festival is an annual music festival held in Essaouira, Morocco. It showcases Gnawa music and culture through collaborations between Gnawa master musicians and artists from other genres.

Jazzablanca is a major international music festival in Casablanca, Morocco, that showcases a vibrant mix of jazz, soul, pop, and contemporary world music. Launched in 2006, the event attracts a cosmopolitan audience with a diverse lineup of established global stars and emerging local talents across multiple urban stages.