ACCES 2026: Music In Africa Conference returns to Johannesburg with 80 artists

More than 700 industry professionals from over 45 countries are expected in South Africa next week for the ninth Music In Africa Conference for Collaborations, Exchange and Showcases (ACCES). ACCES 2026 runs from 28 to 31 October. It brings artists, record labels, promoters, publishers and music buyers together for panel...

National Arts Council Warns Unlicensed Event Promoters

The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) has warned event promoters operating without valid licences to stop hosting public events, saying it will work with police to enforce compliance. In […]

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Events in Harare This Weekend | 23–25 October 2026

Looking for events in Harare this weekend? From album launches and comedy nights to a half marathon, a rugby Test and a very pink October, the Sunshine City is packed from Friday evening to Sunday night. Here is your day-by-day guide to the best events in Harare this weekend |...

Realm of Percussion: Everything to Know About the Event

Percussionist and composer WOWRAE is preparing to bring another edition of Realm of Percussion to Harare, with the outdoor music experience set to combine AfroHouse, AfroTech and traditional African instruments. The sixth edition will take place on Saturday, 10 October 2026, at a secret location in Msasa, from 2pm to...

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...

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....

Zimbabwe’s Afro House: Dr Feel unites Nitefreak, Dr Chaii, DJ Stavo and more for Inner Visions

Zimbabwe’s Afro House movement is taking a more collective approach to the international stage, with 16 DJs, producers and artists coming together for a new compilation titled Inner Visions. The project, curated by Zimbabwean DJ and producer Dr Feel, is due for release in November through South African House music...

Ecobank Legends Night Africa 2.0 brings Salif Keita and Yondo Sister to Harare

Salif Keita and Yondo Sister will headline Ecobank Legends Night Africa 2.0, a concert bringing together two major figures from the continent's older generation of popular music with some of Zimbabwe's best-known artists. The show takes place on Saturday, 26 September at Alex Sports Club, with Alick Macheso, Leonard Zhakata,...

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....

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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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....
Stakeholders look at a map with the National Gallery of Zimbabwe to return to Mutare after a land gift

Cheuka Harare Art Fair Returns for 2026 Following Award-Winning Debut

Zimbabwe's contemporary art sector is set for another major showcase as organisers prepare to launch the 2026 edition of the Cheuka Harare Art Fair (CHAF), building on the success of its acclaimed inaugural event that earned national recognition and drew praise from artists and collectors alike....

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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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 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...
5KM Pink Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness
31
Oct
6:00 am - 5:00 pmVanilla Moon
Support a vital cause this October at the 5KM Pink Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness hosted by THRIFT_FIT. Taking place at Vanilla Moon in Mount Pleasant on Saturday, 31 October 2026, this early morning event kicks off at 6:00 AM.
$20
2woBunnies Headline Official Dzokafest Activation
14
Nov
3:00 pm - 12:00 amLa Parada Bay Noakes
The hype train for Dzokafest is officially leaving the station! Catch the elusive, mask-wearing Amapiano sensations 2WOBUNNIES as they headline the Official Dzokafest Activation on Saturday, 14 November 2026. Taking over La Parada at Bay Noakes from 3:00 PM to midnight, this massive pre-party sets the tone for the summer.
$20 – $50