Ayiza is the traditional festival of the Ewe people of Zio prefecture, celebrated each August at the Stade Docteur Kaolo in Tsevie, about 35 kilometers north of Lome. The 53rd edition was held August 9, 2025, with the 54th edition planned for August 8, 2026.
Ayiza is the emblematic traditional festival of Zio prefecture, an Ewe community centered on the town of Tsevie, located roughly 35 kilometers north of Lome along Togo's main north-south corridor.
Ayiza has run for more than half a century as a fixed annual gathering point for the people of Zio prefecture, giving it a continuity and scale, including a dedicated stadium venue and an accompanying football tournament final, that few of Togo's smaller local festivals can match, while still functioning as an intimate community reunion for people originally from Zio who return specifically for the occasion each year without fail
Ayiza is an Ewe traditional festival rooted in Zio prefecture's communal identity
combining cultural performance and heritage display with a modern addition
a closing football tournament
reflecting a blend of longstanding ancestral celebration and contemporary community sport
Dates TBA · Usually August
Stay close enough to the part of Tsevie/Zio you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Light, breathable clothing suited to Tsevie's warm climate, similar to nearby coastal Lome; comfortable footwear is useful for a stadium setting with standing crowds.
Ayiza is best approached as a guest: follow local crowd guidance and avoid blocking participants.
Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Ayiza runs late.
Public water rituals are often open, but boat, viewing, or activity access may be paid.
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Ayiza is listed for August. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.
The festival is listed in Tsevie/Zio, Togo. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.
Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.
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Tsevie/Zio, West Africa, Togo
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