Tanzania in Celebration: Marafiki Arts Festival 2026
From 8–11 October 2026, Dar es Salaam and Bagamoyo, Tanzania, come alive with the Marafiki Arts Festival, a four-day celebration of Tanzanian and international creativity.
Under the inspiring theme “Arts from the People to the People,” the festival brings together local and international artists, performers and communities through live music, dance, theatre, visual arts, exhibitions, workshops and cultural activities.
Marafiki arts festival is an invitation to experience the cultural richness of Tanzania, meet its creative communities and discover how art can connect people across cultures and borders.







