Benin
20 festivals across 12 cities
A compact cultural guide to Benin, built from recurring festivals, real cities, known seasons, and event guides with source links where available.
Explore festivalsTotal festivals20across 12 cities
Most common categoryArts & Culture7 festivals
Best monthApr4 festivals
One of the biggestVodun DaysOuidah
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Festivals across Benin.
The strongest concentrations show where the calendar gathers first. Pins are drawn from festival latitude and longitude, colored by category.
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Vodun Days
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Festival Non e Zan et Detection des Talents
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Festival International Zogben
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Festival International Francophone de Slam-Poesie
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Festival des Masques Porto-Novo
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Festival Lopo Lopo
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FInAB
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AILFF x Asha Yoruba Festival Benin
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FestIFIS Nikki
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Nonvitcha Festival
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Quand Parakou Rap Festival
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Asa Jazz Baba Festival
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Cotonou Couleurs Jazz
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Festival du Handball Beninois Abomey
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FIFF Cotonou
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Wemexwe
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Gaani de Nikki
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Gelede Festival
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Fete de l'Igname a Savalou
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Parakou Jazz Festival
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