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A curated calendar of source-dated events and cultural discoveries. Tourism-board listings are distinguished from official competition dates, with planning checks for every visitor.
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36 source-dated event listings, covering November 2026–August 2027. Choose a month, location and type to narrow the list.
Miss Earth Kenya 2026/27
Argyle Grand Hotel Nairobi Airport · Listing date: 14 November 2026.
Friends of Karura Race Series – Season 2
Karura Forest, Nairobi · Listing date: 15 November 2026; check race registration and access.
Nairobi Dance Festival
Nairobi — check final venue with organiser · A social-dance heritage festival by The Nairobi Dance Project. Ticket listings disagree on the precise venue (Ngara versus Westlands), so confirm your booking details before travel.
Organiser/ticket listing
The Kenyan Fashion Story 2026
Karen Village, Nairobi · Listing date: 28 November 2026.
Kalacha Cultural Festival 2026
Kalacha Cultural Centre, North Horr, Marsabit County · Northern Kenya’s pastoralist communities share cultural performances, storytelling, food and crafts. The organiser gives the 2–6 December dates; confirm access, accommodation and road conditions.
Organiser-confirmed
Artisan Makers Market – Christmas Souk
Shamba Events · Listing date: 5 December 2026.
Chepsaita Cross Country Tour Gold
Chepsaita, near Eldoret, Uasin Gishu · An international cross-country athletics meeting listed by World Athletics for 5 December. Spectator entry and the exact event-day programme require organiser confirmation.
Federation-listed
Beneath the Baobabs Festival 2026/27
Beneath the Baobabs, Kilifi · A coastal destination festival combining music, art and wellbeing. Organiser listing: 30 December 2026 at 5 p.m. to 1 January 2027 at 10 a.m. Check the latest ticket terms and transport.
Organiser-confirmed Spans 12/01 months
RADA Festival — New Year’s Eve
Imani Grounds, Ruiru, Kiambu County · Music, art and food on 31 December, continuing into early 2027. The organiser lists Imani Grounds; opening time and ticket tiers should be checked before purchasing.
Organiser-confirmed Spans 12/01 months
Safari Tour — Karen Leg
Karen Country Club, Nairobi · Professional golf event within the Road to Magical Kenya Open 2027 qualification calendar. Not a public access guarantee: spectators should contact the club or organisers.
Competition schedule published
Sundev EA Limuru Challenge
Limuru Country Club, Kiambu County · Professional golf qualification event listed for 17–19 January. Entry rules for non-members and spectators must be confirmed with the operator.
Competition schedule published
Safari Tour — Muthaiga Leg
Muthaiga Golf Club, Nairobi · Professional qualifying golf scheduled from 30 January to 3 February. Check spectator access with the tournament and golf club.
Competition schedule published Spans 01/02 months
Sundev EA Tour Finale
Karen Country Club, Nairobi · A qualifying finale on the road to the 2027 Magical Kenya Open. Confirm whether spectators can attend and any security or club requirements.
Competition schedule published
Kenya National Cross Country Championships
Eldoret (exact site to verify) · World Athletics lists the national championships and African cross-country selection event on 13 February. Confirm start times, route and spectator entry before going.
Federation-listed
Magical Kenya Open 2027
Karen Country Club, Nairobi · DP World Tour lists the tournament for 18–21 February. Consult official golf-tour information for spectator arrangements and tickets.
Tour-confirmed
African Education Festival Kenya 2027
Aga Khan University and Hyatt Regency Westlands, Nairobi · International Baccalaureate’s education festival: opening on 18 February, conference programme on 19–20 February. This is a registration-based professional event, not a public music festival.
Organiser-confirmed
Sirikwa Classic — Cross Country Tour Gold
Lobo Village, Eldoret · World Athletics lists this cross-country meeting on 27 February. Check event-day spectator rules and any timetable updates.
Federation-listed
WRC Safari Rally Kenya 2027
Kenya, 18–21 March 2027. The official World Rally Championship calendar shows these dates. Public stages, spectator locations and ticket arrangements require separate confirmation.
City of Champions — Continental Tour Bronze
Kipchoge Keino Stadium, Eldoret · World Athletics lists this track-and-field meeting for 26–27 March at Kipchoge Keino Stadium. Spectator ticketing and event times need checking.
Federation-listed
Athletics Kenya — 2nd Track & Field Weekend Meeting
Ulinzi Sports Complex, Lang’ata, Nairobi · World Athletics lists the Nairobi track-and-field weekend for 2–3 April. Check spectator access, programme and final start times with Athletics Kenya.
Federation-listed
Kenya National School Sports Championships 2027
Kenyatta Stadium and designated venues, Machakos County · The Ministry’s co-curricular circular places national school sports in Machakos, with opening activities from 11 April. Public-spectator rules, final venue allocation and daily fixtures must be confirmed.
Ministry-calendar date; programme subject to change
National Schools Drama & Film Festival 2027
Embu County — precise programme/venue to confirm · The published Ministry of Education co-curricular calendar lists a 9–21 April date window, but detailed daily dates in the published circular conflict. Treat as provisional and confirm public attendance, venue and final programme before travel.
Published date window — programme provisional
Kip Keino Classic 2027
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi · World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting listed for 30 April. Check the organiser’s ticketing arrangements and entry conditions closer to the date.
Federation-listed
27th Medexpo Kenya 2027
Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi · Healthcare and medical-technology trade exhibition. The organiser lists 12–14 May, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., with a later inauguration on opening day; check admission or registration rules.
Organiser-announced
Athletics Kenya — 6th Open Weekend Invitational
Ulinzi Sports Complex, Lang’ata, Nairobi · World Athletics has published this weekend athletics competition for 21–22 May. Spectator access and the event programme need to be checked directly.
Federation-listed
Teacher Training Colleges — National Ball Games & Goalball
Shanzu Teachers Training College, Mombasa · National college sports window published in the Ministry of Education’s 2027 co-curricular calendar; competition days are scheduled for 24–31 May. Confirm visitor arrangements and the daily programme.
Ministry-calendar date; programme subject to change
FEWA AI Conference Nairobi 2027
Nairobi — exact session venues to confirm · The FEWA organiser advertises 24–28 May for its AI conference in Nairobi and offers pre-registration. This is a professional conference, not a public festival; confirm venue, programme and registration before travel.
Organiser-advertised; programme to confirm
Trials for Africa U18 & U20 Combined Athletics Championships
Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi · World Athletics lists junior and youth athletics trials for 28–29 May. The trials are subject to federation updates and attendance arrangements.
Federation-listed
Kenya Buildcon International Expo 2027
Sarit Expo Centre, Westlands, Nairobi · Construction, architecture and building technology trade exhibition. The organiser lists 9–11 June, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., with free advance visitor registration.
Organiser-confirmed
Power & Energy / Solar Africa Exhibitions 2027
Carnivore Exhibition Grounds, Nairobi · Co-located electricity, power and solar-energy trade exhibitions scheduled for 16–18 June, approximately 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Check show-specific registration and opening-day arrangements.
Organiser-announced
28th Buildexpo Kenya 2027
Carnivore Exhibition Grounds, Nairobi · Construction, building products and equipment trade show, 1–3 July. Organiser states 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Check visitor admission rules.
Organiser-confirmed
28th Autoexpo Kenya 2027
Carnivore Exhibition Grounds, Nairobi · Automotive parts, equipment and industry exhibition on 14–16 July, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., as published by the event organiser. Verify visitor registration.
Organiser-confirmed
Kenya Music Festival 2027
Kisii County, Nyanza Region — exact venue to be confirmed · Ministry co-curricular calendar gives a 20 July–3 August date window and a 30 July state concert. Its detailed schedule ends earlier than the headline window, so confirm actual performances, venues and public access.
Published calendar window; daily programme provisional Spans 07/08 months
National School Ball Games — Term 2
Kenya — host county and venue not yet announced · Ministry circular lists a 24 July–1 August window, with scheduled competition days 27–31 July. Host location and public admission are not yet confirmed; do not book travel to a guessed city.
Published dates; venue to confirm Spans 07/08 months
Cross Border International Business Exhibition 2027
Sirari–Isebania border area, Migori County · The organiser advertises 14–30 August and a cross-border trade and culture programme. Confirm permitted access, the precise exhibition ground and any border-crossing requirements before travelling.
Organiser-announced
Food & Beverages Africa 2027
Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi · Food, beverages, hospitality and food-processing trade exhibition, 27–29 August, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., per MXM Exhibitions. This is primarily a trade fair; check registration before attending.
Organiser-announced
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Explore recurring Kenyan festivals
These are background stories, not confirmed future editions. We are monitoring 2027 dates for the Lewa Safari Marathon and other recurring Kenyan festivals, but do not assign a day until its organiser has published one. Published listings for Lamu Cultural Festival 2026 give conflicting dates (26 November versus 30 November–2 December), so we have not assigned it a confirmed calendar date. Please check directly with the Lamu organisers before booking. Read the Mijikenda cultural festival guide, Turkana cultural festival story, and our Festivals & Events archive.
Before you book or travel
- Verify the organiser’s latest date and programme, not just the tourism-board listing.
- Check venue location, accessibility, age requirements and the authorised ticketing route.
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