FIDO Ouagadougou

Festival international de danse de Ouagadougou

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Arts & CultureOuagadougou
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsFIDO's distinguishing feature is its new
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: XOF
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

FIDO Ouagadougou in Ouagadougou

FIDO, the Festival international de danse de Ouagadougou, has run annually since 2013 and now centers on a purpose-built venue, Grin des arts vivants, in the city's Ouidi district. Founded by choreographer Irene Tassembedo, it leans toward contemporary and international dance rather than the traditional-instrument focus of Ouagadougou's separate FITO festival, and runs across roughly a week each January with a different annual theme.

Choreographer Irene Tassembedo built a cultural complex called Grin des arts vivants in the Ouidi district of Ouagadougou specifically to give her international dance festival, FIDO, a single home after years of running its program across scattered venues around the city.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

FIDO's distinguishing feature is its new fixed home: a cultural complex called Grin des arts vivants, built specifically to house the festival's rehearsals, performances, and lodging for visiting artists under one roof instead of scattering them across the city as in past editions

02

The mystery stays covered

The founder, Irene Tassembedo, is an internationally known choreographer, which keeps the program oriented toward contemporary and international dance rather than the traditional instrument and dance repertoire showcased by Ouagadougou's separate FITO festival

03

The city starts moving

Each edition carries a distinct theme, and the festival has run long enough, since 2013, to be considered an established fixture of the capital's January cultural calendar rather than a one-off event

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

FIDO Ouagadougou is documented as a recurring arts-culture festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Ouagadougou, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

FIDO's distinguishing feature is its new fixed home: a cultural complex called Grin des arts vivants, built specifically to house the festival's...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

Plan the trip into Ouagadougou around the exact event area, then leave extra time for the return.

What to wear

Smart-casual for evening performances; daytime visits to the venue call for comfortable, ordinary clothing since rehearsal spaces are informal working areas.

Safety

Keep photography restrained at FIDO Ouagadougou; give people room and treat community moments as more than scenery.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Ouagadougou.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

XOF

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map12.37 N, 1.53 WOpen in Google Maps

Ouagadougou, Centre, Burkina Faso

Nearest airportOUA — Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara
TransportPlan the trip into Ouagadougou around the exact event area, then leave extra time for the return.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Ouagadougou.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is FIDO Ouagadougou?

FIDO Ouagadougou is listed for Past edition: 24 January 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does FIDO Ouagadougou take place?

The festival is listed in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Ouagadougou, Centre, Burkina Faso

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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