Democratic Republic of the Congo

52 festivals across 28 cities

A compact cultural guide to Democratic Republic of the Congo, built from recurring festivals, real cities, known seasons, and event guides with source links where available.

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Total festivals52across 28 cities

Most common categoryArts & Culture20 festivals

Best monthJan4 festivals

One of the biggestFestival AmaniLubumbashi/Goma

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Festival Amani

Lubumbashi/Goma, Democratic Republic of the CongoPast edition: 10–12 April 2026

Festival International de Slam-Poesie du Congo

IF Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the CongoPast edition: 21–25 April 2026

Festival International de Danse Me Ya Be

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the CongoPast edition: 29 April 2026

Fete du Livre de Kinshasa

Kinshasa cultural venues, Democratic Republic of the CongoPast edition: 19–24 March 2026

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Festivals across Democratic Republic of the Congo.

The strongest concentrations show where the calendar gathers first. Pins are drawn from festival latitude and longitude, colored by category.

Kinshasa14 Songye communities5 Lubumbashi/Goma3 Bombo Lumene2 Bukavu2 CCAPAC/Kinshasa2

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All festivals in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Festival Amani

Lubumbashi/Goma, Democratic Republic of the CongoPast edition: 10–12 April 2026

Festival International de Slam-Poesie du Congo

IF Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the CongoPast edition: 21–25 April 2026

Festival International de Danse Me Ya Be

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the CongoPast edition: 29 April 2026

Fete du Livre de Kinshasa

Kinshasa cultural venues, Democratic Republic of the CongoPast edition: 19–24 March 2026

Foire Internationale du Congo Kinshasa

Limete/Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the CongoMultiple months

Cultural & Traditional

Festival International de la Rumba Congolaise

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the CongoDecember · Winter

Fete de la Musique Kinshasa

Institut Francais/CWB and city venues, Democratic Republic of the CongoPast edition: 18–20 June 2026

Cultural & Traditional

Bukavu Amani Cultural Week

Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the CongoNovember

Congo International Film Festival

Kinshasa cinemas/cultural venues, Democratic Republic of the CongoMultiple months · Autumn

Festival International Tongwenya

Academie des Beaux-Arts Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the CongoAugust

Festival du Film Europeen Kinshasa

Institut Francais and partner venues Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the CongoPast edition: 23–30 May 2026

Festival Les Masques Parlent

Lemba/Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the CongoDecember · Winter

Carnival & Parade

Lubumbashi Biennale

Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the CongoMultiple months

Festival Kimia

Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the CongoPast edition: 20–21 June 2025

FICRA Festival

Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the CongoPast edition: 24–28 February 2026

Kinshasa Carnival

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the CongoMultiple months

Carnival & Parade

Kinshasa Mboka Masano

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the CongoPast edition: 23–27 April 2025

Carnival & Parade

Bukavu Kivu Arts Festival

Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the CongoDates to be announced

Festival International de la Mode FIMO RDC

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the CongoMultiple months

Festival International de la Mode Kinshasa

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the CongoMultiple months

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