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

Vodun Days 2027
WeLovEya 2026
Festival des Masques 2027
JISTNA 2027
Gaani 2027

Festival culturel et musical Weloveya célébrant la jeunesse béninoise

WeLovEya 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

Vodun Days 2027
WeLovEya 2026
Festival des Masques 2027
JISTNA 2027
Gaani 2027

Défilé spectaculaire des masques sacrés au Festival des Masques de Porto-Novo

Festival des Masques 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

Vodun Days 2027
WeLovEya 2026
Festival des Masques 2027
JISTNA 2027
Gaani 2027

JISTNA 2027

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

August 22–23, 2027 – Ouidah

Official website of JISTNA

Vodun Days 2027
WeLovEya 2026
Festival des Masques 2027
JISTNA 2027
Gaani 2027

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

Vodun Days 2027
WeLovEya 2026
Festival des Masques 2027
JISTNA 2027
Gaani 2027

Vodun Days 2027

WeLovEya 2026

Festival des Masques 2027

JISTNA 2027

Gaani 2027

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