Festival Serie Sept

Série Sept

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Arts & CultureKinshasa
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsWhat sets Serie Sept apart from a generic
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: CDF
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Festival Serie Sept in Kinshasa

Serie Sept (also written Serie 7) is a young-arts festival founded in Kinshasa in 2025 by author-director Christian Mwallumela with two co-directors, honoring the 1970s golden age of Congolese culture. Its second edition ran March 20-22, 2026 at Terrain Comete and VIK space, mixing theater, dance, storytelling and live music with tiered pricing to stay accessible to Congolese nationals and young artists.

Serie Sept, often written Serie 7, is a young-arts festival built specifically for children and emerging performers in Kinshasa, and its name is a deliberate tribute to the 1970s, a decade widely regarded as one of the richest periods in Congolese popular culture, especially in music.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What sets Serie Sept apart from a generic arts showcase is its explicit focus on children and young people as the intended audience, not simply performers for adults to watch, paired with a clearly named, diaspora-connected organizing team spanning France and Canada rather than an anonymous local committee

02

The mystery stays covered

Pricing is unusually transparent and tiered, a few dollars for foreign visitors, a fraction of that in Congolese francs for locals and a token fee for participating artists, which keeps the event genuinely accessible rather than aimed at outside audiences

03

The city starts moving

Each edition also carries a tribute theme, honoring a specific figure in Congolese performing arts, giving the young-arts programming a direct link back to earlier generations of Congolese culture rather than treating heritage as background decor

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's name and each edition's tribute theme deliberately reference the 1970s

Water and renewal

Living ritual

remembered as a peak era of Congolese music and popular culture

The sacred route

Living ritual

linking a new generation of young performers back to that period's artistic legacy

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

Use Kinshasa transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Kinshasa's evenings stay warm and humid even in the March dry-to-wet transition, so wear light, breathable clothing for evening outdoor or semi-outdoor seating, bring a compact rain layer...

Safety

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

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Kinshasa, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

CDF

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map4.33 S, 15.31 EOpen in Google Maps

Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the

Nearest airportBZV — Maya-Maya
TransportUse Kinshasa transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Kinshasa, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kinshasa via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kinshasa, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for March.Compare faresFestival gearKinshasa's evenings stay warm and humid even in the March dry-to-wet transition, so wear light, breathable clothing for evening outdoor or semi-outdoor seating, bring a compact rain layer since March sits at the edge of the rainy season, and choose comfortable shoes for moving between the two venues.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Democratic Republic of the Congo and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Festival Serie Sept?

Festival Serie Sept is listed for Past edition: 20–22 March 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival Serie Sept take place?

The festival is listed in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

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

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the

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.

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