Sudan

18 festivals across 12 cities

A compact cultural guide to Sudan, built from recurring festivals, real cities, known seasons, and event guides with source links where available.

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Total festivals18across 12 cities
Most common categoryCultural & Traditional8 festivals
Best monthJan3 festivals
One of the biggestApedemak Sudan International Animation Film FestivalKhartoum/Online
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Apedemak Sudan International Animation Film Festival

Khartoum/Online, SudanPast edition: 28–30 April 2026
Arts & Culture
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Sudan National Day Celebrations

Port Sudan/Khartoum/Nationwide, SudanPast edition: 1 January 2026
Unique
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Sudan Independent Film Festival

Khartoum, SudanJanuary
Arts & Culture
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Ramadan Cultural Nights in Sudan

Khartoum/Omdurman, SudanPast edition: 18 February–19 March 2026
Religious & Spiritual
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Festivals across Sudan.

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

Khartoum/Online5Omdurman/Khartoum3Damazin/Blue Nile State1Eilafun/Khartoum State1El Fasher/Nyala1El Obeid1
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Apedemak Sudan International Animation Film Festival

Khartoum/Online, SudanPast edition: 28–30 April 2026
Arts & Culture
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Sudan National Day Celebrations

Port Sudan/Khartoum/Nationwide, SudanPast edition: 1 January 2026
Unique
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Sudan Independent Film Festival

Khartoum, SudanJanuary
Arts & Culture
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Ramadan Cultural Nights in Sudan

Khartoum/Omdurman, SudanPast edition: 18 February–19 March 2026
Religious & Spiritual
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Khartoum Youth Sports Festival

Khartoum, SudanPast edition: 1 January 2026
Sports & Adventure
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Beja Cultural Festival

Kassala/Port Sudan, SudanDates to be announced
Cultural & Traditional
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Suakin Heritage Revival Festival

Suakin, SudanFebruary
Cultural & Traditional
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Nuba Wrestling Festival

Nuba Mountains, SudanDates to be announced
Sports & Adventure
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Blue Nile Cultural Festival

Damazin/Blue Nile State, SudanDates to be announced
Cultural & Traditional
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Darfur Cultural Festival

El Fasher/Nyala, SudanPast edition: 23 April 2026
Cultural & Traditional
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Holiya of Sheikh Al-Burai

North Kordofan, SudanDates to be announced
Religious & Spiritual
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Holiya of Sheikh Idris wad al-Arbab

Eilafun/Khartoum State, SudanDates to be announced
Religious & Spiritual
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Kordofan Gum Arabic Festival

El Obeid, SudanDates to be announced
Cultural & Traditional
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Merowe Tourism and Heritage Festival

Merowe/Northern State, SudanDates to be announced
Cultural & Traditional
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Sudanese Henna and Bridal Heritage Festival

Omdurman/Khartoum, SudanDates to be announced
Cultural & Traditional
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Sufi Holiya Festival of Sheikh Hamed al-Nil

Omdurman, SudanDates to be announced
Religious & Spiritual
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Mawlid al-Nabi Celebrations in Sudan

Omdurman/Khartoum, SudanAugust · Summer
Religious & Spiritual
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Sham Ennessim Celebrations in Sudan

Khartoum/Omdurman, SudanPast edition: 13 April 2026
Cultural & Traditional
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