Upcoming Events in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe events: HIFA arts festival, Kariba Tiger Fishing, Victoria Falls Carnival, Intwasa Arts and national public holidays. Dates and what to expect.

• Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) Visit website ↗ Zimbabwe · harare

  HIFA 2026, 3-9 August. Zimbabwe's flagship multi-arts festival returns after an eight-year hiatus with theatre, music, dance and circus in Harare.

  3–9 August 2026
• Intwasa Arts Festival koBulawayo Visit website ↗ Zimbabwe · bulawayo

  Intwasa Arts Festival 2026, 23-26 September. Bulawayo's premier arts festival with theatre, music, dance, literature and workshops.

  23–26 September 2026
• Shoko Festival Visit website ↗ Zimbabwe · harare

  Shoko Festival 2026, 24-26 September. Harare's urban culture festival blending hip-hop, spoken word, comedy and digital activism.

  24–26 September 2026
• Zimbabwe Fashion Week Visit website ↗ Zimbabwe · harare

  Zimbabwe Fashion Week 2026, 6-11 October. Pan-African fashion showcase at Hyatt Regency Harare with runway shows and cultural heritage exhibitions.

  6–11 October 2026
• Kariba International Tiger Fishing Tournament Visit website ↗ Zimbabwe · kariba

  Kariba Tiger Fishing Tournament 2026, 21-23 October. Three-day angling event on Lake Kariba targeting tigerfish, one of southern Africa's oldest.

  21–23 October 2026
• Zimbabwe International Film Festival (ZIFF) Visit website ↗ Zimbabwe · harare

  ZIFF 2026, 25-28 November. Harare's annual showcase of African and international independent cinema with filmmaker workshops.

  25–28 November 2026
• Victoria Falls Carnival Visit website ↗ Zimbabwe · victoria falls

  Victoria Falls Carnival 2026-27, 29 Dec-1 Jan. New Year music and culture festival at Victoria Falls with live performances and street parades.

  29 Dec – 1 Jan 2027
• Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) 2027 Visit website ↗ Zimbabwe · harare

  HIFA 2027, 26 April-2 May. The second edition of the revived Harare festival with theatre, music, dance, circus and street performances.

  26 Apr – 2 May 2027
• ADMA Agricultural Show Visit website ↗ Zimbabwe · harare

  ADMA Agricultural Show 2027, 4-7 June. Zimbabwe's largest agricultural trade fair at ART Farm in Harare with livestock, machinery and agri-tech.

  4–7 June 2027