Copperbelt Music Festival

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MusicKitwe/Ndola
DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe closest matching event, the Copperbelt
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: ZMW
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Copperbelt Music Festival in Kitwe/Ndola

No event is verifiable under the exact name Copperbelt Music Festival. Search results point instead to the Copperbelt Festival of Colours, also marketed as the Copperbelt Music Colour Festival, a powder-paint music party held on the Copperbelt featuring Zambian musicians, food vendors and art installations.

Copperbelt Music Festival works best as a practical travel guide for Kitwe/Ndola, Zambia: warm enough to invite curiosity, but careful enough to keep changing details flexible.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The closest matching event, the Copperbelt Festival of Colours, blends live performances by Zambian (Zed) musicians with a Holi-style powder-paint party format that has spread across several Zambian cities under similar colour-festival branding

02

The mystery stays covered

Editions have been reported in Kitwe, Ndola and Lusaka, with a 2024 Copperbelt staging featuring live Zed acts, food vendors and interactive art installations, and a 2025 edition announced for Ndola in September

03

The city starts moving

Because the format and name shift between promoters and years, it functions more as a touring colour-run brand than a single fixed civic festival tied permanently to Kitwe and Ndola together

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Colour-run festivals of this kind draw on the Hindu festival of Holi's powder-throwing format

Water and renewal

Living ritual

imported into Zambian urban nightlife and paired with local Zed music acts rather than any indigenous Copperbelt ceremony

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

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

What to wear

Old, light-colored clothing that can be stained with paint powder, closed shoes, and a bandana or sunglasses to protect eyes and hair. The Copperbelt's cool dry season, roughly May through...

Safety

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

Where to stay

Stay near the part of Kitwe/Ndola you will actually use, or choose a transport base with an easy return after peak hours.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

ZMW

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map15.41 S, 28.29 EOpen in Google Maps

Kitwe/Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia

Nearest airportNLA — Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe
TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaStay near the part of Kitwe/Ndola you will actually use, or choose a transport base with an easy return after peak hours.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kitwe/Ndola via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kitwe/Ndola, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for festival season.Compare faresFestival gearOld, light-colored clothing that can be stained with paint powder, closed shoes, and a bandana or sunglasses to protect eyes and hair. The Copperbelt's cool dry season, roughly May through August, can turn chilly by evening, so bring a light jacket.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Zambia 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 Copperbelt Music Festival?

Copperbelt Music Festival is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Copperbelt Music Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Kitwe/Ndola, Zambia. 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?

Kitwe/Ndola, Copperbelt, Zambia

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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Listed datesDates TBA
Source statusDate announcement pending
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