Lusaka July

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Arts & CultureLusaka
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsEach edition runs on a designed theme, the
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: ZMW
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Lusaka July in Lusaka

Lusaka July is Zambia's leading fashion and polo event, founded by sisters Monde Nyambe and Chishimba Nyambe of PR Girl Media and dubbed the country's answer to a Met Gala. Held at the Lusaka Polo Club on the city's showgrounds, it pairs a polo match with a themed fashion showcase for a pan-African audience.

Lusaka July began as an idea from sisters Monde Nyambe and Chishimba Nyambe, managing partners of PR Girl Media, who set out to build an event purely for fashion and polo enthusiasts seeking a premium, curated experience in Zambia.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Each edition runs on a designed theme, the 2023 show was A Purple Empire of Royals, that attendees are expected to interpret through their own outfits, turning the crowd itself into part of the spectacle rather than passive onlookers

02

The mystery stays covered

By its eighth year the event had drawn fashion figures and influencers from more than fifteen African countries with a combined online following above fifty million, including South African designer Laduma of Maxhosa Africa, alongside corporate partners such as Zambian Breweries, Trade Kings Group's Big Tree Beverages, Manda Hill and Zamtel, positioning the event as much as tourism marketing as fashion showcase

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Lusaka July intentionally echoes the format of South Africa's Durban July

Water and renewal

Living ritual

pairing thoroughbred sport with high fashion

The sacred route

Living ritual

while building its own distinct identity around Zambian founders

The local code

Living ritual

a rotating annual theme and an explicit mission to market Zambia as a tourism and lifestyle destination to a pan-African audience

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

For Lusaka July, plan transport around the exact Lusaka venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Formal, theme-interpreted fashion is the entire point of Lusaka July; each year's organisers announce a specific theme that attendees are expected to reflect in elaborate outfits, so...

Safety

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

Where to stay

For Lusaka July, stay near the part of Lusaka you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

ZMW

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map15.41 S, 28.29 EOpen in Google Maps

Lusaka, Lusaka, Zambia

Nearest airportLUN — Kenneth Kaunda
TransportFor Lusaka July, plan transport around the exact Lusaka venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Lusaka July, stay near the part of Lusaka you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Lusaka via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Lusaka, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearFormal, theme-interpreted fashion is the entire point of Lusaka July; each year's organisers announce a specific theme that attendees are expected to reflect in elaborate outfits, so researching the current year's theme in advance is essential rather than optional.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 Lusaka July?

Lusaka July is listed for July. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Lusaka July take place?

The festival is listed in Lusaka, 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?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Lusaka, Lusaka, 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 · Usually July
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