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Events in Nairobi
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Events in Nairobi: tickets, venues and what is on
Nairobi's event calendar mixes live music, festivals, tech conferences and a nightlife circuit that runs from Westlands to Kilimani almost every weekend of the year.
Amapiano and afro-house nights, gengetone shows, food and drink festivals and one of the strongest startup conference scenes in East Africa all share the same weekend.
Where events happen in Nairobi
The bulk of ticketed events in Nairobi take place around Westlands, Kilimani, Karen, Lavington, CBD and the Ngong Road corridor. Every listing above pins the exact venue on a map, so you can check the distance and get directions before you commit to a ticket.
When to go out in Nairobi
Friday and Saturday all year, with festival season peaking between November and January.
Types of events in Nairobi
The calendar in Nairobi tends to cluster around a handful of formats.
- Live music, amapiano and afro-house nights
- Food, drink and lifestyle festivals
- Tech and startup conferences
- Comedy shows and theatre
- Outdoor, sports and wellness events
Buying tickets in Nairobi
Pay with a card, bank transfer or USSD and your ticket arrives instantly by email and in your dashboard with a QR code the gate scans. Nothing to print, nothing to prove, no transfer receipts to send to anybody.
Popular events in Nairobi sell out, so where a tier has closed you can join the waitlist and be notified first if the organizer releases more.
Running an event in Nairobi?
Listing here is free. Publish your event and it appears on this page, in the discover feed and in the relevant category page the same day, in front of people already looking for something to do in Nairobi. You keep the ticket price you set, and payouts land in your bank account, typically within 24 hours of a request.
Questions people ask
What events are happening in Nairobi this weekend?
Everything currently on sale is listed above, sorted by date. New events are published daily, so it is worth checking back through the week.
How do I buy tickets for events in Nairobi?
Open the event, pick your ticket tier and pay by card, bank transfer or USSD. Your ticket is delivered immediately with a scannable QR code.
Can I list my own Nairobi event?
Yes. Create an organizer account, publish your event, and your ticket link goes live straight away with no listing fee.