Events
Featured
Full Moon Party at Kendwa Rocks
Aug 3, 8:00 PM
Monthly beach party under the moonlight with music, dancing, and celebration attracting visitors from across Africa and beyond. Source: https://zanzibar-holiday.co.uk/calendar-zanzibar/
DJ LAG at Fumba Town
Aug 9, 11:00 PM
Live DJ performance at Fumba Town venue. Source: https://www.bandsintown.com/e/108659812-dj-lag-at-fumba-town
Eid al-Fitr Celebrations
Aug 19, 6:00 AM
Four-day Islamic festival marking the end of Ramadan, celebrated with prayers, family gatherings, and festive markets throughout Stone Town and Zanzibar. Source: https://zanzibar-holiday.co.uk/calendar-zanzibar/
Jahazi Literary and Jazz Festival
Aug 31, 5:00 PM
Weekend of open-air jazz concerts, poetry readings, storytelling, literary round table discussions and cultural walks at various venues in Stone Town. Source: https://africashometours.co.tz/Festivals-in-Zanzibar.php
Zanzibar Beach and Watersports Festival
Sep 5, 6:00 AM
Annual event promoting marine tourism featuring beach cleanups, watersports competitions, live music performances, and cultural shows celebrating the archipelago's natural beauty. Source: https://talesofzanzibar.com/destinations/zanzibar-festivals/
Zanzibar Island Festival
Oct 14, 6:00 AM
International music and dance festival celebrating culture, music, dance and global connection with performances and cultural exchange. Source: https://www.wofafestivals.com/festivals/international-music-dance-festival-zanzibar-island-fest/
Past
Kizimkazi Festival (Samia Festival)
Aug 1, 9:00 AM
Eight-day celebration highlighting regional socio-economic development with sports, youth empowerment, cultural performances, and workshops in entrepreneurship and tourism. Source: https://wearezanzibar.com/zanzibar/cultural-festivals-in-zanzibar
CloudNine, Oxygen 2026 Festival
Jul 29, 6:00 PM
Electronic music festival featuring DJs and performers. Part of the Soundscapes electronic music series. Source: https://www.bandsintown.com/f/229817
Larizzle Concert
Jul 26, 2:00 AM
Live music performance at Kendwa Rocks Beach Resort. Source: https://www.bandsintown.com/e/108591291-larizzle-at-kendwa-rocks-beach-resort
Mwaka Kogwa (Shirazi New Year)
Jul 25, 9:00 AM
Traditional Shirazi New Year celebration featuring symbolic mock fighting and traditional music in southern Zanzibar villages, particularly Makunduchi. Source: https://wearezanzibar.com/zanzibar/cultural-festivals-in-zanzibar