Jacaranda Music Festival 2026 kicks off

Music lovers are in for a treat this weekend as the highly anticipated Jacaranda Music Festival 2026 kicks off at Thorpark Polo Grounds in Harare this Friday. Being one of the biggest fixtures on the local entertainment calendar, thousands of people are expected to be in attendance over the three-day...

Thomas Mapfumo returns to Zimbabwe for Jah Prayzah wedding and Wicknell Chivayo’s birthday

Thomas Mapfumo has returned to Zimbabwe, eight years after his last major homecoming, with the veteran musician set to perform at two high-profile private events. Mapfumo, known to generations of Zimbabweans as Mukanya, arrived in Harare on Tuesday evening after travelling from his base in the United States....

New DStv packages in Zimbabwe: Prices and what changes in November 2026

DStv is restructuring its package offering in Zimbabwe from November 2026, replacing the current assortment with a simpler five-package line-up aimed at making it easier for subscribers to choose between general entertainment, movies and sport. The new DStv packages will be introduced from 5 November as part of a phased...

National Gallery of Zimbabwe to Return to Mutare

The National Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ) has received a bequest of land in Mutare, paving the way for a new branch of the institution in the city. The gallery previously ran a branch in Mutare from 1999 to 2024 at Kopje House, a converted 19th-century building on Upper Third Street....

Silhouette Sessions brings 70s soul to Harare for its third edition

Silhouette Sessions returns to Harare on 12 September for its third edition, bringing a 70s-inspired night of R&B, AfroBeats, hip-hop and dancehall to the Zimbabwe German Society....

Jacaranda Music Festival 2026: Lineup, Tickets & Dates

The Jacaranda Music Festival 2026 will be held at Harare’s Thornpark Polo Grounds from 2–4 October, bringing Jah Prayzah, Tamy Moyo, Feli Nandi, Mr Jazziq, Mokoomba and a diverse lineup of Zimbabwean and regional artists for its ninth edition....

GTA 6 Extended Look Tops Netflix’s Chart In Debut Week

Grand Theft Auto has always had a habit of breaking the internet. This time, it broke into a place nobody expected: the Netflix charts. Rockstar Games and Netflix released "Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look" on Thursday, 27 August, a 27-minute special built entirely from in-game footage captured on...

R&B Dancehall Lovers Expands to Bulawayo as Popularity Surges

For an event built around nostalgia, R&B Dancehall Lovers has been remarkably good at moving forward. What began as a regular gathering at Bakerloo in Harare has grown into a […]

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Sofar Sounds Harare: Zimbabwe’s Secret Gig Sensation

This Saturday, a Borrowdale garden dotted with Dominic Benhura sculptures will host the second instalment of Sofar Sounds Harare's natural hair edition, the latest stop in a four-year run that has taken the city's music lovers from private living rooms to embassy lawns...

263 Culture Fest 2026: DJ Shimza leads lineup announcement

South African Afro-house star DJ Shimza has been announced as the first artist for the 2026 edition of 263 Culture Fest, as organisers promise a bigger festival experience and say they are working to position the event as a destination attraction for visitors to Zimbabwe....

Hulengende and Malloti condemned by promotors

Events management experts, promoters and arts regulatory authorities have condemned the continued no-shows by youthful Zimdancehall couple, Hulengende and Malloti, after they have received deposits for their performances. Some stakeholders have gone as far as calling for the couple to be banned from performing, arguing that their conduct has left...

Why CHAF 26 Is Putting Artist-Run Spaces at the Centre of Africa’s Art Conversation

When the Cheuka Harare Art Fair (CHAF) returns for its second edition this November, visitors can expect more than an exhibition of contemporary art. The fair is positioning itself as a platform for a growing movement that is reshaping Africa's creative landscape: artist-run spaces, collectives and residencies....
When the Cheuka Harare Art Fair (CHAF) returns this November, visitors can expect more than an exhibition of contemporary art.

The History of Shona Sculpture: Zimbabwe’s Global Art Form

There is a moment that art historians return to often when discussing the emergence of Shona sculpture. It was 1987, and Newsweek Magazine, reviewing a growing body of work coming […]

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National Culture Month Launch Turns Barbourfields Into a Celebration of Zimbabwean Identity

Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo came alive with song, dance, poetry and traditional pageantry on Thursday as Zimbabwe officially launched the 2026 National Culture Month celebrations, bringing together thousands of people from across the country in one of the biggest showcases of cultural heritage on the national calendar....

Guti wins NAMA trophy design competition

The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) has announced Derwin E. Guti as the Winner of the #Nama Legends @40 Trophy Design Competition....

National Culture Month Launch Turns Barbourfields Into a Celebration of Zimbabwean Identity

Barbourfields Stadium in Bulawayo came alive with song, dance, poetry and traditional pageantry on Thursday as Zimbabwe officially launched the 2026 National Culture Month celebrations, bringing together thousands of people from across the country in one of the biggest showcases of cultural heritage on the national calendar....

First Floor Gallery Harare Unveils 2026 Art Programme

First Floor Gallery Harare (FFGH), one of Zimbabwe’s leading contemporary art spaces, has announced an ambitious 2026 Art Programme, marking its 16th year at the forefront of the country’s visual […]

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Almasi Brings Global Theatre Experts to Zimbabwe

International theatre experts Scott Miller and Stephen Belber are in Harare leading exclusive workshops for Zimbabwean artists ahead of Africa Voices Now! 2026....

Learnmore Jonasi Beats $27 Million Lion King Lawsuit as Court Dismisses Case

Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi has emerged victorious in one of the entertainment industry's most closely watched legal battles after a United States federal judge dismissed a US$27 million defamation lawsuit brought against him by South African composer and producer Lebo M, the celebrated voice behind Disney's The Lion King opening...

Learnmore Jonasi Joins Trevor Noah for SA Comedy Festival

A comedian who once entertained audiences with stories inspired by life in rural Chimanimani is now preparing to share a stage with one of Africa's biggest entertainment exports. Zimbabwean stand-up comedian Learnmore Jonasi has been announced as one of the newest members of Trevor Noah's "BaFunny BaFunny" South Africa's National...

Comedian Learnmore Jonasi faces multimillion-dollar lawsuit over ‘Lion King’ joke

Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi has found himself at the centre of an international legal dispute, after a joke about a famous chant from The Lion King film sparked a multimillion-dollar […]

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Givenchy Gentleman Society Collection: Which Is The Best in Zimbabwe?

Few designer fragrance collections have generated as much excitement in recent years as Givenchy Gentleman Society. Since its debut in 2023, the collection has quickly established itself as one of the most refined modern fragrance lines for men, combining classic French elegance with a contemporary sense of confidence....

Masvingo Prepares for Sanganai/Hlanganani Tourism Expo 2026

Masvingo is set to welcome hundreds of tourism professionals, investors and international buyers as Zimbabwe's premier Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo heads to the province, bringing new infrastructure, investment opportunities and global attention to Great Zimbabwe....

Learnmore Jonasi

Learnmore Jonasi is a Zimbabwean comedian, writer and actor who has emerged as one of Africa's most internationally recognised stand-up comedians. Best known for his observational humour, storytelling and uniquely Zimbabwean perspective, Jonasi rose from performing at local comedy nights in Harare to appearing on some of the world's biggest...

GTA 6 Pre-Orders in Zimbabwe: Prices, PS5 Availability, Where to Buy and Everything You Need to Know

For Zimbabwean gamers, the countdown to one of the most anticipated video game launches in history has officially begun. Rockstar Games has opened Grand Theft Auto VI or rather GTA 6 pre-orders ahead of its scheduled release on 19 November 2026, allowing players around the world to secure their copy...
Wowrae Presents Realm of Percussion
10
Oct
12:00 am - 11:59 pmSecret Stone Grove
Step into the unknown this October with the exclusive "Realm of Percussion" day festival. Hosted at a classified Msasa location dubbed the "Secret Stone Grove," this intimate daytime gathering runs from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM on October 10. Expect a mesmerizing blend of local and international electronic and acoustic acts, featuring Jason Le Roux, Wowrae, Kenya's Shi, and Monaco's Thomas Farinelli.
$30
Kadoma Music Festival
10
Oct
1:00 pm - 5:00 amThe Odyssey Kadoma
Join us on October 10 at The Odyssey Kadoma for the massive Kadoma Music Festival! Celebrating "5 Years of Music Memories & Magic," this blockbuster event features international icons Beenie Man and Awilo Longomba alongside local giants like Winky D and Alick Macheso. Tickets start at just $20.
$20
NetOne 263 Culture Fest 2026
17
Oct
12:00 am - 11:59 pmThornpark Polo Club
South African music powerhouses Shimza, K.O, Sam Deep, and Da Capo headline the NetOne 263 Culture Fest at Thornpark Polo Club on Saturday, 17 October 2026. Running from 12:00 PM till late, this premiere outdoor gathering pairs an international multi-genre lineup with festive food and beverage freedom.
$15 – $150
Castle Lager National Braai Day
17
Oct
12:00 am - 11:59 pmGlamis Arena
The legendary Castle Lager National Braai Day returns to Glamis Arena on Saturday, 17 October 2026. Fusing Zimbabwe's love for outdoor grilling with a blockbuster music lineup, this year's edition features heavyweights like Winky D, Nutty O, Enzo Ishall, and Tammy Moyo. Gates open at 11:00 AM for a massive day-to-night celebration with empty cooler boxes allowed and free ice provided on-site.
$15