Festivals in Gambia

There are many festivals in the Gambia.....Next years festivals as follows -

Sanyang International Cultural Festival - At the end of January beginning of February 2018 and thereafter each year in Sanyang - A week of entertainment in the town of Sanyang and ends with a grand finale on Paradise Beach.

Kartong Festival - 1st or 2nd Week in February 2018 and thereafter each year. Celebrations of the two countries relationships between 'The Gambia and Senegal'.  Organised by the neighbouring communities of Kartong and Cassamace, showcasing the richness of cultures between the two countries.

Maribantang-Dankunku Cultural Festival At the end of March 2018 and thereafter each year.  This is home for the most famous griots and musician Jaliba Kuyateh. The festival showcases the manding traditions of the Kankurang masquerades with cultural dancing.

Bob Marley Day - 11th May 2018 thereafter each year (which is the day Robert Nester Marley Past away RIP).  This celebration is at Jungle Beach Club, Paradise Beach, Sanyang and show cases the Youth culture in Gambia, music, cultural, poets, dancers etc.

International Roots Festival - Held on 2nd week in May (Hosted Biennial - the last one was 2016 so the next one should be May 2018) and thereafter every two years. - This festival is Hosted by the minister of tourism & celebrates the culture of the Gambia and a huge celebration for the home-coming of Africans and friends of Africa.  This event kicks off with a parade in Banjul and then a week long of events showcasing Gambia's fashion, music, arts, culture and cuisine, with visits to the world heritage sites.  The  Festival ends in a dynamic cultural celebration in Juffureh & Albreda the birthplace of Kunta Kinteh. 

Gambia Reggae Music Festival WeekenderHeld on the last week November 2018  and thereafter each year - Showcases Gambia's Rich Reggae Talent and Artists from Africa, Jamaica and the Rest of the world.  Also includes the rich culture of the Gambia and live entertainment for children. The next Festival in November 2018 to the  theme of Celebrating 'Love and Freedom in Africa'.