Annual calendar

Events in Ghana

Ghana's festival calendar runs all year, from Ashanti royal durbars to December's famous party season. Dates below cover October 2026 into 2027. Festival dates can shift from year to year, so confirm with local organizers before you travel.

Ghana's annual festival calendar from October 2026 into 2027, including Hogbetsoto, Detty December, Homowo, and Akwasidae. Timings are given as usual periods, not confirmed dates.

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Odwira Festival

The Akuapem traditional festival, with durbars, purification rites, and street celebrations.

Usually held in September or October · Akropong, Eastern Region

How to read this calendar. Most Ghanaian festivals are annual but the exact dates move. We describe when each one is usually held rather than printing dates that might be wrong by the time you read this.

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Hogbetsoto Festival

Celebrates the historic migration of the Anlo Ewe people, with a grand durbar of chiefs.

Usually held in the first week of NovemberAnloga, Volta Region

Farmers' Day

A national holiday honoring farmers and fishers, with regional award ceremonies.

First Friday of December, every yearNationwide

Detty December

A season of concerts, parties, and homecomings that draws the diaspora back each year.

Throughout DecemberAccra

AfroFuture

The big December music and culture festival, formerly known as Afrochella.

Usually held in DecemberAccra

Independence Day

Ghana's independence anniversary, marked with a national parade and regional events.

March 6, every yearNationwide

Kwahu Easter

Easter in the Kwahu mountains, famous for paragliding, parties, and street life.

Usually held over the Easter weekendKwahu, Eastern Region

Bakatue

The opening of the Benya Lagoon, with a regatta and durbar.

Usually held in the first week of JulyElmina, Central Region

Asafotufiami

A festival of the Ada people with mock battles and a durbar of warriors.

Usually held in early AugustAda, Greater Accra Region

Homowo

The Ga harvest festival, meaning hooting at hunger, with traditional kpokpoi served.

Usually held in AugustGa communities, Accra

Chale Wote Street Art Festival

Street art, music, and performance taking over the streets of Osu and Jamestown.

Usually held in AugustAccra

Fetu Afahye

Cape Coast's major festival, with a grand durbar and regatta.

Usually held in the first week of SeptemberCape Coast, Central Region

Kundum

A harvest festival of the Nzema people with traditional dancing.

Usually held in SeptemberNzema area, Western Region

Damba

A major Dagbon festival with horseback displays and drumming.

Usually held later in the yearNorthern Region

Akwasidae

The Ashanti festival honoring ancestors, held at the Manhyia Palace.

Every 40 daysKumasi, Ashanti Region

Planning around festivals

Festival periods are the most rewarding times to visit, and also the busiest. Book accommodation early for Detty December in Accra and for the big durbars in Kumasi and Anloga. If you prefer a quieter trip, the weeks between festivals are calmer and often cheaper.

See our tourism guide for where to go, and the Accra and Kumasi guides for city detail.