Festival Chant des Linguere

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Arts & CultureBamako
DatesDates TBA · Usually DecemberCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThis festival stands apart for combining a
Language["fr"]Currency: XOF
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Festival Chant des Linguere in Bamako

Festival International Chant des Linguere is a Bamako music festival founded by Senegalese artist Coumba Gawlo to celebrate African women's voices. Held at the Bamako International Conference Center, it pairs performances with a forum addressing peace, security, gender equality and social cohesion, and includes awards honoring Malian women's contributions to culture and society.

When Senegalese singer Coumba Gawlo set out to create a festival around women's voices, she built something that functions as much as a public forum as a concert series.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

This festival stands apart for combining a music program with an explicit advocacy mission, using performance as a platform to spotlight women's roles in peacebuilding and social cohesion across West Africa

02

The mystery stays covered

Founded by Coumba Gawlo, a prominent Senegalese singer known for her own activism, the festival treats women's voices, both literal and figurative, as central to its identity rather than a side theme

03

The city starts moving

The inaugural 2024 edition addressed culture in service of peace, security and social cohesion, and the second edition in December 2025 shifted focus to culture as a lever for development, pairing concerts with a forum and awards recognizing Malian women

04

The water draws everyone in

That structure gives the festival a dual identity as both cultural event and public conversation

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival draws on West African griotte and vocal traditions

Water and renewal

Living ritual

in which women's singing has long carried social commentary

The sacred route

Living ritual

praise and history

The local code

Living ritual

and channels that heritage into a contemporary platform for advocacy

Tradition 5

Living ritual

Founder Coumba Gawlo's own career as a singer and activist informs the festival's framing of music as a tool for addressing peace and gender equality rather than purely as entertainment

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually December

Getting around

For Festival Chant des Linguere, plan transport around the exact Bamako venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Smart casual to formal wear is appropriate given the conference-center setting and the forum and awards components; concert-goers can dress more casually for evening performances. No...

Safety

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

Where to stay

For Festival Chant des Linguere, stay near the part of Bamako 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

["fr"] · XOF

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map12.61 N, 7.98 WOpen in Google Maps

Bamako, West Africa, Mali

Nearest airportBKO — Modibo Keita
TransportFor Festival Chant des Linguere, plan transport around the exact Bamako venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Festival Chant des Linguere, stay near the part of Bamako you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Festival Chant des Linguere?

Festival Chant des Linguere is listed for Past edition: 10–12 December 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival Chant des Linguere take place?

The festival is listed in Bamako, Mali. 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?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Bamako, West Africa, Mali

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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Official URLmaliweb.net
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually December
Source statusOfficial source linked
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