Festivals & Mozambique Cultural Events

February                                                

Canhu Festival (Haula Mudzenco or Amarula Festival)


Carnaval

Carnaval in Mozambique

"Carnaval in Mozambique?" many people ask. Why not? Brasilian culture has large exposure in Mozmbique due to telenovelas, and Brazilian music. It is also not uncommon to see children practicing capoeira in remote locations. Carnaval has also caught on and can be seen in almost every city however in very different dimensions. The most famous is the Quelimane Carnaval, Quelimane is sometimes even referred to as "Little Brazil". Xai Xai also has a go one week after Quelimane. Since 2014 Maputo now has the biggest and most publicised Carnaval with large corporate support. Don't be expecting anything that you may have seen in Brazil, but it can still be a lot of fun. Dates vary but it is usually one or two weeks after Carnaval in Brazil.


April                                                        

Festival TropicalZouk



May                                                          

Azgo


Strab




July                                                            

Tambo International Art Camp and Festival



August                                                        

Festival M'saho (Timbila Festival or Festival dos Marimbeiros de Zavala)



September                                                

Dockanema



October                                                    

Festival On´hipiti


Festival Umoja


Mozambique Wine Festival



November                                                

Festival da Praia da Zavala



December                                                

Kinani Contemporary Dance Festival