Festival International de Theatre de Dakar

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DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsFIDATH mixes theatre with stand-up comedy
Language["fr"]Currency: XOF
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The story

Festival International de Theatre de Dakar in Dakar

No festival under the exact name Festival International de Theatre de Dakar could be verified. Research instead found a closely matching, real, but young event: FIDATH, the Festival International Dakar Theatre et Humour, directed by Yacine Sane, with editions documented from around 2023 onward.

No source could confirm a festival matching the exact name Festival International de Theatre de Dakar, or the acronym FITDA, under which this entry was recorded.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

FIDATH mixes theatre with stand-up comedy and humor performances, and has grown across a handful of editions: a 2nd edition in October 2024, a 3rd in June 2025, and a 4th planned for June 2026 with Thies as guest city of honor

02

The mystery stays covered

Its director, Yacine Sane, has spoken publicly about strain in Senegal's independent theatre sector, noting that private theatre companies are struggling, which gives the festival's continued run added weight as one of the few sustained platforms for the form

03

The city starts moving

Because the exact name and acronym in this entry do not match FIDATH precisely, this should be treated as a probable naming mismatch rather than confirmation of a separate, older, or larger festival

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Draws on Senegal's independent theatre and comedy scene rather than a specific ethnic or regional ritual tradition

Water and renewal

Living ritual

framed by its director as an effort to sustain a struggling private theatre sector

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

For Festival International de Theatre de Dakar, plan transport around the exact Dakar venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Smart casual for indoor theatre venues; light layers work for Dakar's coastal climate regardless of the June or October timing these editions have used.

Safety

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

Where to stay

For Festival International de Theatre de Dakar, stay near the part of Dakar you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

["fr"] · XOF

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map14.69 N, 17.44 WOpen in Google Maps

Dakar, Dakar, Senegal

Nearest airportDKR — Léopold Sédar Senghor
TransportFor Festival International de Theatre de Dakar, plan transport around the exact Dakar venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Festival International de Theatre de Dakar, stay near the part of Dakar you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Festival International de Theatre de Dakar?

Festival International de Theatre de Dakar is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival International de Theatre de Dakar take place?

The festival is listed in Dakar, Senegal. 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?

Date announcement pending. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Dakar, Dakar, Senegal

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.

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