Blankets and Wine Nairobi

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Food & DrinkNairobi
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkThe festival's original identity as a
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: KES
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Blankets and Wine Nairobi in Nairobi

A pan-African music, food and lifestyle festival founded in Nairobi in 2008 by Muthoni Drummer Queen, built around a laid-back picnic-blanket format that later expanded to Uganda and Rwanda. Now produced by GoodTimes Africa across a handful of seasonal Nairobi dates each year, it combines live performances from Kenyan and regional artists with fashion showcases, food stalls and small-business platforms.

Blankets and Wine is a pan-African music and lifestyle festival founded in Nairobi in 2008 by Kenyan musician and cultural entrepreneur Muthoni Drummer Queen as a picnic-style showcase for emerging Kenyan musicians.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's original identity as a monthly, first-Sunday picnic gathering, where attendees literally brought blankets and wine to spread on the grass, gave it a distinctly relaxed, community feel that set it apart from ticketed nightclub-style concerts, and that DNA persists even as production has scaled up considerably

02

The mystery stays covered

Its regional expansion into Uganda and Rwanda, alongside its role launching numerous Kenyan musicians into wider recognition, has made it one of East Africa's most influential homegrown festival brands, now well into its second decade of continuous operation

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The blanket-and-picnic format remains the festival's signature tradition even at larger modern editions

Water and renewal

Living ritual

alongside its consistent role as a launchpad platform for emerging Kenyan musical talent and its seasonal campaign themes tied to identity and cultural expression

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

For Blankets and Wine Nairobi, plan transport around the exact Nairobi venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable outdoor clothing suits the picnic-style format: breathable fabrics for daytime heat, a light layer for cooler evenings, and comfortable shoes for standing or sitting on...

Safety

Blankets and Wine Nairobi is easier when valuables are secure and the group knows where to meet if separated.

Where to stay

For Blankets and Wine Nairobi, stay near the part of Nairobi you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

KES

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map1.28 S, 36.82 EOpen in Google Maps

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

Nearest airportNBO — Jomo Kenyatta
TransportFor Blankets and Wine Nairobi, plan transport around the exact Nairobi venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Blankets and Wine Nairobi, 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 June.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, comfortable outdoor clothing suits the picnic-style format: breathable fabrics for daytime heat, a light layer for cooler evenings, and comfortable shoes for standing or sitting on grass for extended periods.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 Blankets and Wine Nairobi?

Blankets and Wine Nairobi is listed for Past edition: 7 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Blankets and Wine Nairobi 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?

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?

Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

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.

Official URLkenya.blanketsandwine.com
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually June
Source statusOfficial source linked
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