Great Ethiopian Run 2026
Join 45,000+ runners, world-class athletes, live stages, and street carnivals at Meskel Square!
Curated Event Experiences
Find events that match your exact lifestyle, passion, and business interests across Ethiopia.
Music & Concerts
Live Ethiopian music, Afrobeats, Jazz festivals, and international concerts.
Bazaars & Markets
Holiday grand bazaars, artisan craft fairs, organic spice & coffee markets.
Exhibitions & Expos
Auto & EV shows, art biennales, industrial manufacturing expos & trade fairs.
Cinema, Theatre & Arts
Film festival screenings, dramatic plays, comedy galas, and art showcases.
Tech & Business
Developer conferences, startup summits, fintech showcases, and AI workshops.
Culture & Festivals
Meskel celebrations, Timkat feasts, fashion weeks, and cultural heritage galas.
Sports & Wellness
Great Ethiopian runs, marathons, lakeside wellness retreats, and cycling races.
Nightlife & Dining
VIP lounge nights, cocktail galas, food festivals, and rooftop parties.
Explore Featured Upcoming Events
Browse concerts, bazaars, trade exhibitions, sports, cultural festivities, tech expos, and galas across Addis Ababa and regional cities.
sportsGreat Ethiopian Run 2026
Africa’s biggest 10km marathon and cultural carnival! Join over 45,000 runners, international athletes, live music stages, traditional dancing, and street celebrations across Addis Ababa.
bazaarsMillennium Holiday Grand Bazaar & Expo
The biggest holiday shopping festival and family carnival in Ethiopia! Featuring 400+ local and regional vendors, traditional spices, handmade apparel, electronics, and daily musical performances.
exhibitionsAddis International Auto & EV Mobility Expo 2026
Ethiopia’s definitive automotive trade exhibition focusing on EV adoption, renewable fleet solutions, commercial trucks, spare parts manufacturing, and bank auto-loan matchmaking.
concertsAddis Music Festival 2026
Ethiopia’s premier outdoor live music festival featuring top Ethiopian artists, Afrobeats stars, acoustic fusion, food trucks, and interactive art installations.
techTechSummit Ethiopia 2026
The largest gathering of tech innovators, software engineers, AI founders, venture capitalists, and policy makers in East Africa.
theatreNational Theatre Drama & Performing Arts Festival
A 5-day celebration of Ethiopian dramatic literature, award-winning theatrical productions, modern cinema premieres, stand-up comedy, and masterclasses with acclaimed directors.
cultureTaste of Addis Food & Music Festival
The premier culinary and live music festival in Ethiopia! Featuring over 40 top Addis restaurants, specialty Buna ceremonies, craft cocktail bars, and live acoustic reggae fusion.
bazaarsEnkutatash & Meskel Holiday Artisan Bazaar
Celebrate the Ethiopian New Year and Meskel with vibrant artisan stalls, handwoven traditional dress designers, honey wine & butter markets, and celebratory cultural performances.
exhibitionsAddis Contemporary Art Biennale 2026
Showcasing contemporary African paintings, sculpture, photography, and immersive multimedia installations from 60 acclaimed artists across Ethiopia and the continent.
theatreAddis Pan-African Cinema & Short Film Premiere
Premieres of 15 award-winning East African short films, feature documentaries, red carpet director interviews, and public audience voting gala.
concertsHawassa Reggae Sunset Festival
Lakeside reggae vibrations, campfire sessions, beach volleyball, reggae dub masters, and sunset acoustic jam sessions.
exhibitionsAfrica Sourcing & Fashion Week (ASFW)
East Africa’s largest textile, apparel, leather, and fashion runway trade fair attracting international buyers, designers, and manufacturing leaders.
exhibitions27th Addis Chamber International Trade Fair
The multi-sector international trade fair bringing together hundreds of local and international exhibitors across consumer products, machinery, ICT, and services.
exhibitions6th MATEX-ETHIOPIA International Expo
Focusing on accelerating manufacturing and continental trade linkages under AfCFTA. Industrial tech, food processing, packaging, and digital automation showcase.
techOdoo Business Show Addis Ababa 2026
Discover how open-source enterprise software is transforming Ethiopian SMEs, manufacturing, retail, and financial tech operations.
nightlifeMillennium Nightlife NYE Carnival
Ring in the grand festival night with top regional DJs, pyrotechnic countdown, champagne lounges, and 360-degree immersive light stages.
nightlifeAddis Diplomatic Charity Gala 2026
An elegant black-tie evening hosting ambassadors, business leaders, and cultural patrons supporting Ethiopian youth education funds.
sportsBishoftu Outdoor Fitness Challenge
Lakeside obstacle course, trail running, kayak sprint races, and wellness masterclasses in scenic Bishoftu.
cultureDire Dawa Heritage & Railway Carnival
Celebrate eastern Ethiopia’s unique rail history, spice markets, traditional Harari and Somali culinary showcases, and evening cultural concerts.
Future Coming Events & Festivals
Plan ahead for major international summits, UNESCO cultural celebrations, and mega sports marathons coming to Ethiopia in 2027.
Timkat Festival & Epiphany Celebration 2027
Ethiopia’s UNESCO-recognized Epiphany festival! Sacred Tabot processions, traditional ritual baptisms, colorful robes, and cultural chanting attracting thousands of international travelers.
Rift Valley Music & Lake Festival 2027
3-day lakeside glamping, live reggae dub masters, acoustic campfire jam sessions, watersports, and artisan food trucks.
East Africa Tech & Fintech Summit 2027
Pan-African digital economy conference showcasing cross-border payments, AI banking solutions, Telebirr/Inverse integration API workshops, and venture capital networking.
Addis International Film Festival (AIFF 2027)
The 21st edition of Africa’s acclaimed documentary and feature film festival. Masterclasses with international directors, outdoor screenings, and awards gala.
Global Coffee Heritage & Export Expo 2027
Celebrating the birthplace of coffee! National cupping competitions, green coffee buyer auctions, barista championships, and direct export matchmaking.
Great Ethiopian Run 2027 (27th Edition)
Save the date for the 27th anniversary of Africa’s premier 10km road race! Pre-register early to secure priority bib numbers and digital timing chips.
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