# Festivals in Gaborone | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Gaborone. 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.

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## Festivals Events in Gaborone

- **Event Name**: 2026 Khawa Dune Challenge & Cultural Festival
  - **Description**: The 2026 Khawa Dune Challenge & Cultural Festival returns to the heart of the Kgalagadi for a weekend where speed meets culture.

From adrenaline-filled dune racing to polka under the desert stars, Khawa is more than a motorsport event it’s a gatherin
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  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 03:00 pm (+02:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gaborone/2026-khawa-dune-challenge-and-cultural-festival/200029754194235
  - **Venue**: Khawa, Kgalagadi Botswana
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- **Event Name**: International Jazz Day 2026
  - **Description**: Ms Abbey <msabbeyofficial>
	
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Any plans for the 30th of April? 👀🎷

Because it’s that time of the year again…

Join us as we celebrate International Jazz Day 2026 — and mark a special milestone: 10 years of the Botsw
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  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 06:00 pm (+02:00)
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  - **Venue**: Botswana Craft
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  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, performances, Workshops, Art
- **Event Name**: Pigs on Fire
  - **Description**: Join us for the 2026 Edition of Pigs on Fire. This year Marks our 5th Year Anniversary and we intend to go all out Large on this wonderful Milestone. We are geared and Ready for the Bigger Fire
  - **Date**: Sat May 30 2026 at 02:00 pm (+02:00)
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  - **Venue**: Fairground Holdings
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## Trending Events in Gaborone

- **Event Name**: Debswana World Athletics Relays Gaborone 26
  - **Description**: 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠 𝗞𝗘𝗡𝗬𝗔 – DEBSWANA 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗟𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗔𝗬S GABORONE 26

Team Kenya has released their official squad which is scheduled to compete here in Gaborone, Botswana from the 2nd - 3rd of May 2026, at the National Stadium.

4x100m Men and 4x100m Mixed (Male ath
  - **Venue**: Central South Ext 3, Gaborone
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Khawa Dune Challenge & Cultural Festival
  - **Description**: The 2026 Khawa Dune Challenge & Cultural Festival returns to the heart of the Kgalagadi for a weekend where speed meets culture.

From adrenaline-filled dune racing to polka under the desert stars, Khawa is more than a motorsport event it’s a gatherin
  - **Venue**: Khawa, Kgalagadi Botswana
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- **Event Name**: International Jazz Day 2026
  - **Description**: Ms Abbey <msabbeyofficial>
	
12:09 PM (0 minutes ago)
	
	
to me
Any plans for the 30th of April? 👀🎷

Because it’s that time of the year again…

Join us as we celebrate International Jazz Day 2026 — and mark a special milestone: 10 years of the Botsw
  - **Venue**: Botswana Craft
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- **Event Name**: UB MARATHON 2026
  - **Description**: The UB Marathon turns 5 in 2026! 

Registrations are now OPEN for this milestone edition.

The registration link is: https://www.ub.bw/connect/ub-marathon-2026

Be part of the celebration. 

#ubmarathon
#doitforbasco
#runforapurpose
  - **Venue**: Private Bag 0022, Gaborone, Botswana
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- **Event Name**: Shanti Lo Live
  - **Description**: Celebrating 25 years in the music industry. Shanti Lo, one of our most talented singer songwriters, will be hosting an exclusive afternoon of Celebration, Live Music, Memories and friendship.
Limited tickets are available for individuals and Corporate tab
  - **Venue**: Plot 20716, 000 Gaborone, Botswana
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- **Event Name**: Gabs 1/2 Marathon 10yrs Edition
  - **Description**: ⚡ The countdown resets! New date, same challenge. 
The 10 years Anniversary Gabs 1/2 Marathon 2026 now takes off on 17 May 2026. Mark your calendars! 
Corporate teams & running clubs, families, and solo runners...we’re ready when you are!

Online regi
  - **Venue**: Airport Junction Mall
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- **Event Name**: 3rd Edition Made in Botswana Expo
  - **Description**: Now entering its 3rd Edition, Made in Botswana Expo serves as a strategic bridge between Botswana’s productive sectors and the global marketplace.
  - **Venue**: Gaborone International Convention Centre, (GICC), Grand Palm, Gaborone
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- **Event Name**: Botswana International HIV Conference 2026
  - **Description**: � SAVE THE DATE | BOTSWANA INTERNATIONAL HIV CONFERENCE 2026

The Botswana HIV Clinicians Society (BHIVCS) is proud to announce the upcoming Botswana International HIV Conference 2026 — a premier platform bringing together clinicians, researchers, policym
  - **Venue**: Plot 760, Botswana Road, Main mall, Gaborone
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- **Event Name**: Squash Court Vibes: Squash Family Fun Day
  - **Description**: Step into the world of Squash at the ultimate Squash Fun Day! Get ready to experience fast-paced excitement, skillful moves, and unmatched energy on 10th May 2026 at 10:00 AM to 22:00 PM at The National Squash Centre, Court Five, Gaborone, Botswana.
  - **Venue**: Court Five - The National Squash Center
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- [Festivals Events in May in Gaborone](https://allevents.in/gaborone/festivals--may)

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Gaborone?
  - **A:** 2026 Khawa Dune Challenge & Cultural Festival (Fri May 15 2026 at 12:00 pm at Khawa, Kgalagadi Botswana), International Jazz Day 2026 (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 06:00 pm at Botswana Craft), Pigs on Fire (Sat May 30 2026 at 02:00 pm at Fairground Holdings).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Gaborone in April 2026?
  - **A:** International Jazz Day 2026 (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 06:00 pm at Botswana Craft).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Gaborone?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Gaborone 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 Gaborone?
  - **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 Gaborone?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Gaborone include Khawa, Kgalagadi Botswana, Botswana Craft, Fairground Holdings.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Gaborone?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Gaborone include Khawa Dune Challenge and Cultural Festival, Botswana Society for Jazz Education, Meat on Fire Africa.
- **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 Gaborone?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Gaborone.

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