Vodun Days 2027

Vodun Days returns from 2 to 9 January 2027 for an exceptional fourth edition. Eight days of celebrating the arts, culture and spirituality.

January 2–9, 2027 – Ouidah

Official website of Vodun Days

Weloveya cultural and music festival celebrating Beninese youth

WeLoveEya 2026

WeLovEya returns in 2026 for another exceptional edition, celebrating African music, culture and talent in a festive and friendly atmosphere.

December 26–27, 2026 – Cotonou

Official website of WeLovEya

Spectacular parade of sacred masks at the Porto-Novo Mask Festival

Festival of Masks 2027

The Festival of Masks returns to Porto-Novo on 7 and 8 August 2027 for a new edition celebrating the richness of Benin's cultural heritage through masks, traditions, music and the arts.

7–8 August 2027 – Porto-Novo

Official website of Festival des Masques

JISTNA 2027

JISTNA – International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition.

August 22–23, 2027 – Ouidah

Official website of JISTNA

Royal horseman at the Gaani Festival in Nikki

Gaani 2027

The Bariba people's grand royal and cultural festival looks forward to welcoming you in 2027 for a new edition, on a date to be announced shortly.

2027 – Nikki

Official website of Gaani

Black Travel Summit 2027

Benin to Host the First African Edition of the Black Travel Summit in 2027

2027 in Cotonou

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Vodun Days 2027

WeLoveEya 2026

Festival of Masks 2027

JISTNA 2027

Gaani 2027

Black Travel Summit 2027

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