Events
Kilele 26
Kilele is East Africa’s first and only summit dedicated to music, technology, and culture — a six-day convergence of ideas, sound, experimentation, and community.
Founded to spotlight artists, collectives, thinkers, and technologists working beyond the mainstream, Kilele blends conference sessions, workshops, installations, film screenings, showcases, and after-parties into one immersive cultural experience.
Each February, Nairobi becomes a meeting point for folkloric traditions, future-facing technologies, underground music movements, and global collaborators, creating a space where culture is not just discussed — it’s lived.
What to Expect
Live showcases from East Africa’s most adventurous and under-represented artists
Panels, presentations, roundtables, and readings on music, tech & culture
Music technology workshops (including the Instrument Makers Lab)
Art installations and mixed-media exhibitions
Film screenings from global subcultural allies
Residencies, collaborations, and newly commissioned works
Networking, community building, and late-night after-parties
Who It’s For
Artists • Producers • Developers • Cultural workers • Students • Activists • Researchers • Collectives • Curious minds exploring the edges of culture
Nairobi Street Food Festival – 9th Edition
The Nairobi Street Food Festival is back — bigger, louder, and tastier than ever. The 9th Edition lands on Saturday, 28th February 2026, bringing together food lovers, chefs, creatives, and culture shapers for a full day of flavour, music, and community.
Set at the ASK Jamhuri Showground (Main Arena), this year’s festival promises an unforgettable culinary playground featuring Nairobi’s best street food vendors, bold new flavours, live entertainment, and an electric festival atmosphere that keeps you moving from morning till night.
Whether you’re coming for the food, the vibes, or the shared experience, this is the ultimate celebration of Nairobi’s street culture — a place to savor, dance, and repeat.
Clear your schedule, bring your people, and come hungry — Nairobi’s favourite food festival is back where it belongs.
Mataha Festival 3.0
A new season. A new level.
Mataha Festival returns with its 3rd edition, bigger, bolder, and built better. This is a celebration of African culture through music, rhythm, fashion, and community, bringing together high-energy performances and vibrant festival vibes in an immersive outdoor setting.
Season 3 promises elevated production, deeper cultural expression, and an atmosphere designed for connection, movement, and joy. Whether you’re coming for the music, the people, or the experience, Mataha Festival 3.0 is where it all comes together.
Expect a full-day experience filled with infectious rhythms, expressive fashion, and unforgettable moments — a true cultural gathering that continues to grow with every edition.
Tickets Available:
Early Bird (Limited): KES 1,500
Group of 5: KES 6,500
🎟️ Tickets available via 82680#
🎫 Ticketed by Little Events
Afro State 2.0: Boiler Room Experience
Afro State 2.0 is not a party — it’s a cultural state of mind.
This edition returns with a raw Boiler Room–style setup, placing DJs at the center of the crowd. No elevated stages. No barriers. Just bodies, bass, sweat, and sound colliding in real time.
Expect deep Afro grooves, rolling log drums, underground rhythms, and a fashion-forward crowd that understands the culture. This is where movement becomes language and music becomes ritual.
Afro State is for:
Lovers of underground Afro sounds
The fashion-forward & culture shapers
People who come to feel, not just attend
Come dressed to express.
Come ready to move.
Enter the State.
What to Expect
Boiler Room–style DJ setup (center-stage energy)
Deep Afro sounds & underground rhythms
High-energy crowd interaction
Fashion, culture & movement in one space
No barriers. No performance distance. Pure immersion.