Upcoming Events in Kenya

Kenya events calendar: the Great Migration season, Maasai Mara festivals, Lamu Cultural Festival, Nairobi public holidays, and Diani beach events. Updated monthly.

• Kenya Music Festival Kenya · nairobi

  Kenya Music Festival 2026, August. East Africa's longest-running music competition — choral, traditional, and contemporary performances in Nairobi.

  3–14 August 2026
• Nairobi International Trade Fair Kenya · nairobi

  Nairobi International Trade Fair 2026, 25 September–4 October. Agriculture, industry, and culture over 10 days at City Park Showground.

  25 Sept – 4 Oct 2026
• Watamu Turtle Watch Season Kenya · watamu

  Watamu Turtle Watch 2026, October–March. Olive ridley and green turtles nest on the beach — guided night watches available at the sanctuary.

  1 Oct – 31 Mar 2027
• Nairobi Fashion Week Kenya · nairobi

  Nairobi Fashion Week 2026, October. East Africa's premier fashion showcase — African designers presenting new collections in the capital.

  8–11 October 2026
• Mombasa Carnival Kenya · mombasa

  Mombasa Carnival 2026, 7 November. Street parade and cultural festival through Old Town — music, dance, and Swahili coastal traditions.

  7 November 2026
• Jamhuri Day - Kenya Independence Day Kenya · nairobi

  Jamhuri Day 2026, 12 December. Kenya marks independence with military parades at Nyayo Stadium and public celebrations nationwide.

  12 December 2026
• Eid ul-Fitr Celebrations, Mombasa Kenya · mombasa

  Eid ul-Fitr 2027, 20 March in Mombasa Old Town. Prayers at historic mosques, Swahili street food, and coastal celebrations.

  20 March 2027