Events & Festivals
Ghana celebrates all year round. Many traditional festival dates are announced locally each year, so we show the usual time of year and confirm exact dates for you.
2 events
Throughout the year
Third month of the Islamic calendar (date changes each year)
Damba Festival
Tamale, Yendi and towns across the north · Northern Region
Celebrated in Dagbon and across the north, with horse riders, drumming and royal processions.
Start of the Islamic new year (date changes each year)
Bugum Fire Festival
Tamale and towns in Dagbon · Northern Region
Torches light up the night as people parade through the streets of Dagbon.
Travelling for a festival?
Tell us your dates. We'll confirm when the celebrations happen, and arrange transport and somewhere to stay. Rooms fill up quickly around the big festivals and in December.
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