Sauti za Busara 2027

When

19 March 2027 – 21 March 2027

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Where

Stone Town, Zanzibar

TanzaniaStone Town, Tanzania

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About the event

The 24th Sauti za Busara is scheduled for 19–21 March 2027 in Stone Town, Zanzibar. Busara Promotions’ artist call describes the festival as a showcase for diverse music connected to Africa and its diaspora, with preference for live music carrying a clear cultural identity. The festival’s carnival parade opens the programme through Stone Town before the main performances.

Key figures
3 days, Friday to Sunday19–21 March 2027
Stay in Stone Town

Check-in 18 Mar, check-out 22 Mar 2027 — 4 nights around 19 March 2027 – 21 March 2027. Change the dates to stay longer.

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Getting there
  • AirportAbeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), about 8 km
  • Time zoneAfrica/Dar es Salaam
Host country
  • Currency: Tanzanian shilling
  • Language: English, Swahili
  • Driving: on the left
  • Capital: Dodoma
  • Phone: +255
  • Emergency: 112
  • Electricity: 230 V, 50 Hz, plugs D/G

Coming years

2028

The organiser had not announced the 2028 edition as of 2026-09-03.