SWAHILI FESTIVAL
The World Comes to Tanzania.
Featured Artists & Events
The Lineup
Bongo Flava Night
Diamond Platnumz, Ali Kiba, Harmonize & more — Tanzania's finest on the main stage
Thursday Opening
Swahili Soccer Cup
12 nations compete in the premier East African football tournament
All 5 Days
Taarab Masters
Maasai warriors & the ancient Swahili coastal music tradition united on one stage
Friday Evening
Afrobeats All-Stars
Pan-African dance spectacular — the continent's most electric performers
Sunday ClosingExperience the Festival
Five Days of Culture
Music
From Bongo Flava to Taarab, Afrobeats to traditional ngoma — the full spectrum of Swahili sound on five stages.
See the Lineup
Food
Over 80 vendors serving authentic Swahili cuisine — pilau, biryani, nyama choma, fresh seafood from the Indian Ocean coast.
Explore FoodSoccer Cup
The Swahili Soccer Cup — 12 nations, 5 days, one champion. East Africa's most electric football tournament.
View Fixtures
Marketplace
300+ artisans and vendors from across East Africa. Kanga, batik, beadwork, carvings, and living cultural tradition.
Shop NowShop the Culture
Cultural Marketplace
Authentic East African craftsmanship — brought to the world.
Join the Celebration
Secure Your Place at the Celebration.
Three ways to experience Swahili Festival 2027
VIP
- All General access
- VIP lounge & bar
- Priority entry
- Exclusive viewing areas
Cultural Package
- All VIP access
- Marketplace shopping credit
- Cultural workshop access
- Commemorative Kanga gift