Togo-Guadeloupe-Germany Cultural Festival

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Cultural & TraditionalLome
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
Duration6 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLiving tradition, ritual symbolsThe festival is unusual for connecting three
Language["fr"]Currency: XOF
CategoryCultural & TraditionalFestival type
The story

Togo-Guadeloupe-Germany Cultural Festival in Lome

The Togo-Guadeloupe-Germany Cultural Festival is an inaugural Lome event organized by the Goethe-Institut, exploring shared cultural and historical memory linking Togo, the French overseas territory of Guadeloupe, and Germany. Its first edition ran January 19 to 24, 2026, over six days of contemporary artistic programming and public dialogue.

In January 2026, Lome hosted an unprecedented cultural festival explicitly designed to bring three seemingly unrelated territories into conversation: Togo, the French Caribbean department of Guadeloupe, and Germany.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

The festival is unusual for connecting three territories with little obvious geographic proximity, Togo in West Africa, Guadeloupe in the Caribbean, and Germany in Europe, through a shared history rooted in Germany's colonial rule over Togoland before the First World War and the broader Atlantic and European entanglements that followed

02

The mystery stays covered

Organized by the Goethe-Institut, Germany's cultural relations institute, it explicitly frames itself as a space for artistic dialogue and reflection on shared memory rather than a straightforward celebration of any one national culture

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival draws on the shared colonial-era history connecting Germany's rule over Togoland before 1914 with wider German and French Atlantic and Caribbean colonial entanglements involving Guadeloupe

Water and renewal

Living ritual

using contemporary artistic dialogue to examine that inherited memory rather than a single indigenous ceremonial tradition

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

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 attire suits an institute-organized cultural and dialogue event; lightweight clothing is advisable for Lome's warm climate even in January, one of the drier and slightly cooler...

Safety

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

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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 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 areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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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 January.Compare faresFestival gearSmart-casual attire suits an institute-organized cultural and dialogue event; lightweight clothing is advisable for Lome's warm climate even in January, one of the drier and slightly cooler months locally.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 Togo-Guadeloupe-Germany Cultural Festival?

Togo-Guadeloupe-Germany Cultural Festival is listed for Past edition: 19–24 January 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Togo-Guadeloupe-Germany Cultural Festival 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?

6 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

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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 January
Source statusOfficial source linked
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