Festival International Chant des Linguères

Chant des Linguères

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MusicLome
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe festival's name draws on lingueres, a
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: XOF
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Festival International Chant des Linguères in Lome

The Festival International Chant des Lingueres is a Lome music festival celebrating female voices and African musical heritage, founded by Senegalese singer Coumba Gawlo. Its inaugural edition ran March 26 to 28, 2026, built around the theme of peace, security and social cohesion for the West African region.

The Festival International Chant des Lingueres held its first edition in Lome from March 26 to 28, 2026, launched by Senegalese singer Coumba Gawlo as a new addition to Togo's cultural calendar.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's name draws on lingueres, a Wolof royal title historically given to Senegalese queens and princesses, signaling its founder's intent to frame women performers as culturally regal figures rather than a secondary category within African music

02

The mystery stays covered

Created and promoted by Coumba Gawlo, one of Senegal's best known singers, the festival positions music explicitly as an advocacy tool for women's rights and for peace and social cohesion in West Africa, giving it a more pointed civic purpose than a typical showcase concert series

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival draws on the West African griot and praise-singing tradition

Water and renewal

Living ritual

in which powerful female vocalists have long held esteemed cultural status

The sacred route

Living ritual

and it explicitly invokes the Wolof lingueres title for royal women to elevate that tradition into a formal cultural advocacy platform

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

Plan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.

What to wear

Smart-casual concert attire works well; lightweight fabrics suit Lome's hot, humid climate for outdoor or open-air concert settings, with a light layer for evening performances.

Safety

At Festival International Chant des Linguères, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Lome you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

XOF

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map6.13 N, 1.22 EOpen in Google Maps

Lome, West Africa, Togo

Nearest airportLFW — Lomé–Tokoin
TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Lome you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Lome via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Lome, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for March.Compare faresFestival gearSmart-casual concert attire works well; lightweight fabrics suit Lome's hot, humid climate for outdoor or open-air concert settings, with a light layer for evening performances.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Togo 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 Festival International Chant des Linguères?

Festival International Chant des Linguères is listed for Past edition: 26–28 March 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival International Chant des Linguères take place?

The festival is listed in Lome, Togo. 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?

Lome, West Africa, Togo

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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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually March
Source statusOfficial source linked
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