Cultural and heritage festivals

Lamu Cultural Festival

The Lamu Cultural Festival celebrates Swahili coastal heritage — crafts, performance, dhow culture and community traditions — in and around Lamu Old Town.

Annual · Lamu County

Summary guide only. Dates, venues and programmes change. Confirm with the organiser or official announcements before you travel or plan coverage.

What visitors and residents experience

Programmes in recent years have included cultural processions, traditional sports such as donkey races, dhow-related activities, music, craft and food. Exact line-ups change each year.

Heritage context

Lamu Old Town is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Festival organisation typically involves county leadership, community groups and heritage institutions such as the National Museums of Kenya ecosystem. Confirm dates with official Lamu County or festival announcements.

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Published: 15 July 2026 • Last updated: 15 July 2026

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