# Festivals in Dakar | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Dakar. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in [CITY]. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in [CITY], you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in [CITY] listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Dakar

- **Event Name**: GRANDE RUE MARCHANDE - JCP 2026
  - **Description**: Le 16 mai, place à la convivialité, à la découverte et au partage !
La grande kermesse des JCP 2026 vous ouvre ses portes pour une journée riche en activités :
🍽️ Stands culinaires
🛍️ Expositions & ventes
🎶 Animations culturelles
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Ambiance fest
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dakar/grande-rue-marchande-jcp-2026/200029919174744
  - **Venue**: Grand Theatre National De Dakar
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: DAKAR FAST FOOD FESTIVAL
  - **Description**: Rendez-vous du geant Fast Food de Dakar
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 20 2026 at 11:15 am – Sat Jun 20 2026 at 11:45 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dakar/dakar-fast-food-festival/200030028299747
  - **Venue**: PLACE DU Souvenir Africain
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Jam National
  - **Description**: Oyee Ooyeee! Hello People and Graffiti Jam lovers… Art Addicted Ones… everyone, Hey😁😁
JAM NATIONAL GRAFFIT Is coming !! Save the date 15-16-17 Mai 2026 à Grand Yoff Dk city.
DON’T MISS IT✌🏿🔥
#jam #graffiti #grafflife #graffitiart #tbscrew
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  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 06:40 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dakar/jam-national/200029998066229
  - **Venue**: Cambérène
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  - **Categories**: art

## Trending Events in Dakar

- **Event Name**: Dakar 2026 YOG / Opening Ceremony
  - **Description**: The Opening Ceremony of the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026.
  - **Venue**: Dakar Senegal
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- **Event Name**: Grand concert Live JCP26
  - **Description**: Préparez-vous à vivre une soirée exceptionnelle à l’occasion des Journées Culturelles et Patriotiques 2026 🇧🇫
Le 15 mai, la scène s’embrase avec une programmation artistique de haut niveau :
👑 Smarty
👑 Lobo Dicko
👑 Korka Dieng
👑 Floby
🎶 Rap engagé
🎤 Voix
  - **Venue**: Grand Theatre National De Dakar
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- **Event Name**: GRANDE RUE MARCHANDE - JCP 2026
  - **Description**: Le 16 mai, place à la convivialité, à la découverte et au partage !
La grande kermesse des JCP 2026 vous ouvre ses portes pour une journée riche en activités :
🍽️ Stands culinaires
🛍️ Expositions & ventes
🎶 Animations culturelles
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Ambiance fest
  - **Venue**: Grand Theatre National De Dakar
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- **Event Name**: Golden Hour - Dakar
  - **Description**: Chic international networking afterwork - DakarAbout this EventDAKAR, IT’S GOLDEN. ✨🌅Un rendez-vous pensé pour les expats, les anciens expats et tous ceux qui ont l’âme internation
  - **Venue**: Le Basilic
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- **Event Name**: Concert Jubilé 20 ans de Louange 🎤🤲🏾🎶
  - **Description**: 20 ans, ça se fête en chœur ! 🎤✨

Ta chorale, la Chorale Saint Pierre Julien Eymard, te donne rendez-vous le 30 mai au Grand Théâtre National pour un spectacle inédit... 🔥

Viens vivre une expérience unique, entre concert et comédie musicale. Tu veux vrai
  - **Venue**: Grand Théâtre National Doudou Ndiaye Coumba Rose
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- **Event Name**: Atcha-Atcha ! Stage Immersif en Acogny Technique
  - **Description**: Atcha-Atcha ! — Stage immersif en Technique Acogny

Du 18 au 30 mai 2026 • École des Sables, Toubab Dialaw, Sénégal

Rejoignez-nous en 2026 pour Atcha-Atcha!, un stage de deux semaines consacré à la Technique Acogny (AT). Il s'agit d'une initiation immers
  - **Venue**: Toubab Dialaw, 15 523 Dakar, Senegal
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- **Event Name**: Yoonu Makka - Hajj 2026 par LOCASEN
  - **Description**: LOCASEN lance le programme 𝗬𝗼𝗻𝗻𝘂 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗸𝗮 – 𝗛𝗮𝗷𝗷 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 – 

Une série de formations, de rappels et d'accompagnement pour préparer les pèlerins dans les meilleures conditions : 𝗙𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝘂 𝗛𝗮𝗷𝗷, 𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗲𝗹…

Pou
  - **Venue**: Immeuble aida, 63, rond point VDN Ouest Foire  , Dakar, Senegal
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- **Event Name**: Odoo Business Show Dakar
  - **Description**: 📌 RDV à Dakar le Jeudi 21 Mai 2026 à 18h pour une conférence interactive et une session networking enrichissante !
Venez découvrir Odoo, le logiciel de gestion intégré qui vous simplifiera votre quotidien au sein de votre entreprise.
Dites adieu au double
  - **Venue**: Route de la Corniche Ouest, Dakar, Sénégal
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- **Event Name**: Bissup Kurel Gui
  - **Description**: « Une journée de prière, de bénédictions, de grâce et de partage, initiée par un petit-fils de Mame Cheikh Ibrahima Fall, en collaboration avec le Kurel Café Gui. »
  - **Venue**: Dieuppeul-Derklé
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## Browse Festivals Events by Date

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- [Festivals Events in June in Dakar](https://allevents.in/dakar/festivals--june)

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Dakar?
  - **A:** GRANDE RUE MARCHANDE - JCP 2026 (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am at Grand Theatre National De Dakar), DAKAR FAST FOOD FESTIVAL (Sat Jun 20 2026 at 11:15 am at PLACE DU Souvenir Africain), Jam National (Fri May 15 2026 at 09:00 am at Cambérène).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Dakar this weekend May 15–17, 2026?
  - **A:** GRANDE RUE MARCHANDE - JCP 2026 (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am at Grand Theatre National De Dakar).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Dakar in May 2026?
  - **A:** GRANDE RUE MARCHANDE - JCP 2026 (Sat May 16 2026 at 09:00 am at Grand Theatre National De Dakar), Jam National (Fri May 15 2026 at 09:00 am at Cambérène).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Dakar?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Dakar on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Dakar?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Dakar?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Dakar include Grand Theatre National De Dakar, PLACE DU Souvenir Africain, Cambérène.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Dakar?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Dakar include UFRBS, DAKAR FAST FOOD FESTI, RBS CREW.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Dakar?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Dakar.

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