Ethiopian Air Force 90th Anniversary Festival

የኢትዮጵያ አየር ኃይል 90ኛ ዓመት ፌስቲቫል

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MusicAddis Ababa
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
Duration5 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe Ethiopian Air Force's founding in 1929
LanguageAmharic and regional languagesCurrency: ETB
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Ethiopian Air Force 90th Anniversary Festival in Addis Ababa

A commemorative festival marking ninety years since the 1929 founding of the Ethiopian Air Force, one of Africa's oldest air forces. Independently verifiable detail on this specific anniversary event's venue, programme and public access is limited, though the air force's own founding date and institutional history are well documented.

Ethiopian Air Force 90th Anniversary Festival gives Addis Ababa, Ethiopia a music festival that is easier to enjoy when it is treated as a real day out, not just a pin on a calendar.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

The Ethiopian Air Force's founding in 1929 under Emperor Haile Selassie, making it one of the oldest air forces on the continent, is a well-documented historical fact giving any anniversary commemoration a genuine institutional milestone to mark, even where this specific festival's own operational details are thinly documented

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The Ethiopian Air Force's 1929 founding is well-documented institutional history

Water and renewal

Living ritual

no specific customs unique to this named anniversary festival could be independently confirmed

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Addis Ababa you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Smart, modest clothing suits a formal military commemorative event; identification may be required for access to military-affiliated venues.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Ethiopian Air Force 90th Anniversary Festival runs late.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

ETB

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map9.02 N, 38.75 EOpen in Google Maps

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Nearest airportADD — Addis Ababa Bole
TransportStay close enough to the part of Addis Ababa you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Ethiopian Air Force 90th Anniversary Festival runs late.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Addis Ababa via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Addis Ababa, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for January.Compare faresFestival gearSmart, modest clothing suits a formal military commemorative event; identification may be required for access to military-affiliated venues.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Ethiopia 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 Ethiopian Air Force 90th Anniversary Festival?

Ethiopian Air Force 90th Anniversary Festival is listed for Past edition: 23–27 January 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Ethiopian Air Force 90th Anniversary Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

5 days 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?

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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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