Events
What is on in Nairobi
Concerts, festivals, exhibitions and nights out — updated daily by our editors.
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Culture
Bomas Cultural Dance Evening
Sat 24 Oct · 14:30–16:30
Bomas of Kenya
Sport
Nairobi City Marathon
Sun 1 Nov · 06:00–13:00
Uhuru Park
Art & Craft
Nairobi Art & Craft Fair
Sat 14 Nov – 15 Nov
Nairobi National Museum
Art & Craft
Festive Market at Village Market
Sat 12 Dec – 24 Dec
Village Market
Music
SolFest 2026
Thu 17 Dec – 19 Dec
Venue announced by organisers
Music
New Year's Eve in Nairobi
Thu 31 Dec – 1 Jan
Venues across the city
Music
Afrobeats & Amapiano Night
Fri 30 Oct – 31 Oct
The Alchemist Bar
Music
Jazz Sunday in Karen
Sun 8 Nov · 13:00–18:00
Karen Blixen Museum
Food & Drink
Nyama Choma Festival
Sat 5 Dec · 11:00–22:00
Uhuru Gardens
Music
Jazz Sunday in Karen, Festive Edition
Sun 13 Dec · 13:00–18:00
Karen Blixen Museum
Music
Blankets & Wine, December Edition
Sun 20 Dec · 12:00–22:00
Venue announced by organisers
Culture
Boxing Day Cultural Evening at Bomas
Sat 26 Dec · 14:30–17:00
Bomas of Kenya
Music
Jazz Sunday in Karen, January Edition
Sun 10 Jan · 13:00–18:00
Karen Blixen Museum
Art & Craft
Nairobi Art & Craft Fair, January Edition
Sat 16 Jan · 10:00–17:00
Nairobi National Museum
Food & Drink
Nairobi Restaurant Week
Fri 22 Jan – 31 Jan
Participating restaurants