Festivals

Events

DILUB International Congress

DILUB International Congress

Month: July

Island: Santiago

Secure your spot for Cape Verde’s largest Humanized Leadership event.

Carnival

Carnival

Month: February

Island: Mindelo, São Vicente

A vibrant festival with parades, music, and colorful costumes, especially popular in Mindelo.

Kriol Jazz Festival

Kriol Jazz Festival

Month: April

Island: Praia, Santiago

An international jazz festival in Praia featuring artists from all over the world.

Kontornu Festival

Kontornu Festival

Month: May

Island: Santiago

From 9th to 16th of May, Kontornu celebrates Cape Verdean identity through dance and the arts, fusing tradition (like batuku) with contemporary performance to build cultural dialogue, empower artists, and shape a new generation of audiences.

Kafuka Festival

Kafuka Festival

Month: October

Island: Praia, Santiago

The first Cape Verde festival dedicated to African cinema.

Gamboa Festival

Gamboa Festival

Month: May

Island: Praia, Santiago

One of the biggest music festivals in Cape Verde, bringing together diverse performers and audiences.

Baía das Gatas Festival

Baía das Gatas Festival

Month: August

Island: Baía das Gatas, São Vicente

A legendary beach festival with live music under the full moon in São Vicente.

Santa Maria Festival

Santa Maria Festival

Month: September

Island: Santa Maria, Sal

Celebration of culture, music, and tradition in the town of Santa Maria on Sal Island.

Support This Project

This is a personal project, made with love by a computer scientist who is passionate about Cape Verdean culture and wants to create a meaningful social platform for the community. If you enjoy the site and believe in the mission, any donation, big or small, goes a long way in helping it grow and improve. Thank you for the support!