Festivals in Congo-Brazzaville

Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country

Africa / Central Africa

Festivals

FESPAM (Pan-African Music Festival)

Season or date: Biennial in July

International festival where musicians from across Africa perform at venues throughout Brazzaville

Congo SAPE Festival

Season or date: December

Fashion and music festival held in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire celebrating SAPE (Society of Ambiance-Makers and Elegant People) culture

Independence Day Parade

Season or date: August 15

Nationwide military parades and fireworks, the country's largest celebration

Pointe-Noire Marine Festival

Season or date: August

Boat races and seafood market celebrating coastal fishing culture

Nouabalé-Ndoki Gorilla Day

Season or date: September 24

Environmental education events and traditional dance at the national park

Harvest Thanksgiving (Ngonda)

Season or date: October–November depending on region

Cassava harvest celebration held across Batéké Plateau

Public holidays

  • New Year's Day
  • May Day
  • National Commemoration Day (June 10)
  • Independence Day (August 15)
  • All Saints' Day
  • Christmas
  • Easter-related holidays

Back to list