Festival International de la Culture et des Arts de la Diaspora

FICAD

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Arts & CultureLome
DatesDates TBA · Usually AprilCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsFICAD structures each edition around 72
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: XOF
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Festival International de la Culture et des Arts de la Diaspora in Lome

FICAD, the Festival International de la Culture et des Arts de la Diaspora, is a Lome festival celebrating African diaspora culture through music, fashion, gastronomy and sport. Founded by promoter Prosper Bazongo, its third edition ran April 10 to 12, 2026, at CETEF Togo 2000's OTI Privilege pavilion, honoring Burkina Faso.

The Festival International de la Culture et des Arts de la Diaspora, widely known by its acronym FICAD, was created by promoter Prosper Bazongo, a Lome-based cultural entrepreneur with several other ventures, to bring African diaspora communities together in the Togolese capital for a concentrated celebration of shared culture.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

FICAD structures each edition around 72 straight hours of nonstop cultural programming and dedicates a spotlight to a different country each year, with the 2026 third edition honoring Burkina Faso, the land of upright people, giving the festival a rotating pan-African focus rather than a fixed single-country theme

02

The mystery stays covered

Its explicit aim of bringing together diasporas in Lome makes it one of the few Togolese festivals oriented specifically toward diaspora identity and connection rather than a single local ethnic tradition

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

FICAD draws on pan-African diaspora cultural identity broadly rather than one specific Togolese ethnic tradition

Water and renewal

Living ritual

using music

The sacred route

Living ritual

fashion and gastronomy as connective threads between Togo and its partner country of the year

The local code

Living ritual

in 2026 Burkina Faso

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually April

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Smart-casual to festive attire fits the fashion and music focus of the event; light, breathable fabrics are advisable given Lome's hot, humid coastal climate, especially for outdoor pavilion...

Safety

At Festival International de la Culture et des Arts de la Diaspora, 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

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

XOF

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map6.13 N, 1.22 EOpen in Google Maps

Lome, West Africa, Togo

Nearest airportLFW — Lomé–Tokoin
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
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 April.Compare faresFestival gearSmart-casual to festive attire fits the fashion and music focus of the event; light, breathable fabrics are advisable given Lome's hot, humid coastal climate, especially for outdoor pavilion areas.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 de la Culture et des Arts de la Diaspora?

Festival International de la Culture et des Arts de la Diaspora is listed for Past edition: 10–12 April 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival International de la Culture et des Arts de la Diaspora 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.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually April
Source statusOfficial source linked
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