Africa Nouveau Festival

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Arts & CultureNairobi
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe festival's guiding Afrobubblegum
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KES
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Africa Nouveau Festival in Nairobi

An arts, music and culture festival held annually each March at the Ngong Racecourse Waterfront in Nairobi, grown out of the Blankets and Wine festival to broaden focus beyond music into visual art, fashion and food. Guided by the Afrobubblegum philosophy coined by filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu, celebrating African creativity as fun, fantastic and frivolous, the three-day event mixes concerts, DJ sets, art exhibitions and fashion shows.

Africa Nouveau Festival is an arts, music and culture festival held annually in Nairobi, typically in March, that grew directly out of the popular Blankets and Wine festival as organizers sought to shift focus beyond music alone toward a broader celebration of African creative disciplines, including visual art, fashion and food.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

The festival's guiding Afrobubblegum philosophy, coined by acclaimed Kenyan filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu and insisting African art can simply be joyful and playful without needing to justify itself through trauma or heavy social messaging, gives Africa Nouveau a distinct creative identity within Nairobi's festival landscape

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The mystery stays covered

Its direct organizational lineage from Blankets and Wine, while carving out its own visual-arts-and-fashion-forward focus and March calendar slot, makes it a genuine creative sibling event rather than a competitor within the same festival ecosystem

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The Afrobubblegum creative philosophy anchoring the festival's programming choices

Water and renewal

Living ritual

and its consistent mix of concerts

The sacred route

Living ritual

visual art exhibitions and fashion shows at the Ngong Racecourse Waterfront

The local code

Living ritual

are the event's defining recurring features each March

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

For Africa Nouveau Festival, plan transport around the exact Nairobi venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Bold, expressive and fashion-forward outfits fit the festival's creative, playful atmosphere well; comfortable footwear helps for a multi-day outdoor event, with a light layer for cooler...

Safety

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

Where to stay

For Africa Nouveau Festival, stay near the part of Nairobi 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

KES

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map1.28 S, 36.82 EOpen in Google Maps

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

Nearest airportNBO — Jomo Kenyatta
TransportFor Africa Nouveau Festival, plan transport around the exact Nairobi venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Africa Nouveau Festival, stay near the part of Nairobi you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Nairobi via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Nairobi, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearBold, expressive and fashion-forward outfits fit the festival's creative, playful atmosphere well; comfortable footwear helps for a multi-day outdoor event, with a light layer for cooler March evenings.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Kenya 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 Africa Nouveau Festival?

Africa Nouveau Festival is listed for February. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Africa Nouveau Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Nairobi, Kenya. 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?

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

Where exactly is it?

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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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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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
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