Annual Events Calendar

Plan your visit around Ghana’s vibrant festivals, cultural celebrations, and music events throughout the year

January

January

Fetu Afahye Cape Coast - Cultural Festival

Annual traditional festival of the people of Oguaa (Cape Coast). Features a grand procession, traditional rituals, and celebrations to cleanse the town spiritually.

 

Highlights:
  • Traditional processions
  • Ritual ceremonies
  • Cultural displays
February - March

February – March

PanafestCape Coast - Cultural Festival

Pan-African Historical Theatre Festival celebrating African heritage and connecting the diaspora. Features music, dance, theater performances, and cultural events.

 

Note: Held biennially (every 2 years)
Highlights:
  • Live performances
  • Cultural exhibitions
  • Diaspora connections
March - April

March – April

Kwahu Easter FestivalKwahu Mountains, Eastern Region - Easter Celebration

Ghana’s biggest Easter celebration featuring paragliding, mountain adventures, concerts, and massive street parties across the scenic Kwahu Plateau.

 

Highlights:
  • Paragliding
  • Mountain hikes
  • Live concerts
  • Street parties
May

May

Aboakyer (Deer Hunt Festival)Winneba - Cultural Festival

Spectacular hunting festival where two warrior groups compete to catch a live bushbuck with bare hands. The first to present it to the paramount chief wins.

 

Highlights:
  • Live deer hunt
  • Warrior competitions
  • Traditional processions
August

August

Homowo FestivalGreater Accra Region (Ga communities) -Harvest Festival

The Ga people’s celebration of triumph over famine. Features the sprinkling of kpokpoi (traditional food), drumming, dancing, and community festivities.

 

Highlights:
  • Kpokpoi ceremony
  • Traditional drumming
  • Street processions
Chale Wote Street Art FestivalJamestown, Accra -Arts Festival

Africa’s largest street art festival transforming Jamestown into an open-air gallery. Features murals, live music, dance, fashion shows, and interactive installations.

 

Highlights:
  • Street art murals
  • Live performances
  • Fashion shows
  • Art installations
September

September

Odwira FestivalAkropong-Akuapem, Eastern Region - Purification Festival

Annual purification and thanksgiving festival of the Akuapem people. Features traditional rituals, the Adae ceremony, and cultural performances.

 

Highlights:
  • Purification rituals
  • Traditional ceremonies
  • Cultural displays
October-November

October – November

Hogbetsotso FestivalAnloga, Volta Region - Historical Festival

Commemorates the exodus of the Ewe people from Notsie in Togo. Features war dances, drumming, and reenactments of the historic escape.

 

Highlights:
  • War dance performances
  • Historical reenactments
  • Drumming displays
December

December

Farmers Day CelebrationsNationwide - National Holiday

National celebration honoring Ghana’s farmers. Features agricultural exhibitions, awards ceremonies, and community festivities across the country.

 

Highlights:
  • Agricultural fairs
  • Awards ceremonies
  • Local celebrations
AfrochellaAccra - Music & Arts Festival

Ghana’s premier Afrobeats and arts festival celebrating African culture through music, fashion, art, and food. Attracts international artists and thousands of visitors.

 

Highlights:
  • Afrobeats concerts
  • Fashion showcases
  • Art exhibitions
  • Food markets
Detty DecemberAccra (various venues) - Month-long Celebrations

Month-long series of concerts, beach parties, cultural events, and celebrations. Accra becomes the party capital of Africa with events happening almost daily.

 

Highlights:
  • Beach parties
  • Live concerts
  • Club events
  • Cultural shows

Planning Your Visit

 

  • Book accommodation well in advance for major festivals (Kwahu Easter, Homowo, Detty December)
  • Festival dates may vary based on traditional calendars – confirm dates closer to your travel time
  • Dress modestly and respectfully when attending traditional festivals
  • Ask permission before photographing ceremonies or ritual performances