Brazzaville Theatre and Storytelling Festival

Festival conte et theatre de Brazzaville

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Arts & CultureInstitut Francais/Brazzaville
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DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsEach year the festival turns the Institut
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: XAF
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Brazzaville Theatre and Storytelling Festival in Institut Francais/Brazzaville

Festival Matsina sur scene is an annual international theatre festival staged at the Institut Francais du Congo in Brazzaville, organized by Association Noe culture together with the institute. Its 21st edition ran December 13 to 22, 2024 under the theme La releve, bringing together theatre artists from Benin, France, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Switzerland and Congo for writing residencies, workshops, staged readings and performances.

Each December, the Institut Francais du Congo in Brazzaville becomes the center of francophone theatre in Central Africa as it hosts Festival Matsina sur scene, an international theatre festival organized by the cultural association Noe culture in partnership with the institute.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Each year the festival turns the Institut Francais du Congo into a meeting point for francophone theatre, uniting playwrights, directors and performers from across Central Africa and Europe around a shared creative theme

02

The mystery stays covered

The 2024 theme, La releve, or the next generation, reflected the festival's ongoing focus on cultivating new theatrical voices through residencies and mentorship rather than only staging finished productions

03

The city starts moving

Hosted inside a venue built for this kind of exchange, the Institut Francais du Congo offers a 480-seat theatre and a 100-seat conference room, and stages roughly 100 cultural events annually spanning rumba, rock, contemporary art, theatre and public debate, giving the storytelling festival a well-equipped home with an active surrounding cultural calendar

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival draws on francophone West and Central African theatre and storytelling traditions

Water and renewal

Living ritual

mixing scripted drama with oral storytelling forms

The sacred route

Living ritual

and emphasizes mentorship between established and emerging playwrights through residencies rather than presenting only finished productions

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

For Brazzaville Theatre and Storytelling Festival, plan transport around the exact Institut Francais/Brazzaville venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Smart-casual attire is appropriate for theatre performances at the Institut Francais du Congo; no strict dress code is enforced for festival attendees.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For Brazzaville Theatre and Storytelling Festival, stay near the part of Institut Francais/Brazzaville you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

XAF

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map4.27 S, 15.28 EOpen in Google Maps

Institut Francais/Brazzaville, Brazzaville, Congo

Nearest airportPNR — Antonio Agostinho-Neto
TransportFor Brazzaville Theatre and Storytelling Festival, plan transport around the exact Institut Francais/Brazzaville venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Brazzaville Theatre and Storytelling Festival, stay near the part of Institut Francais/Brazzaville you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Brazzaville Theatre and Storytelling Festival?

Brazzaville Theatre and Storytelling Festival is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Brazzaville Theatre and Storytelling Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Institut Francais/Brazzaville, Congo. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual 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?

Institut Francais/Brazzaville, Brazzaville, Congo

Is it family friendly?

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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.

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