Abéné Festival

The Abéné Festival is one of the most famous festivals in Senegal, with ten days of drumming in the Casamance area. This is a must-see hamlet event that takes place every December. It begins at the end of December and continues till the New Year.

Djembe and drum musicians perform rhythmic sounds while others dance around throughout the event. Every night, there are also classic wrestling matches. It highlights music, dance, and theater and draws some of the region's best performers, as well as many more from around West Africa and Europe. Musicians and dancers from all over the globe come to Abene to learn all year. During festival season, though, the celebration really heats up. Please join us in this cheerful celebration of the greatest in African art, which attracts frequent visitors from all around Europe.

The organizing committee's goal is to build a cultural space in Casamance, not only by attracting internationally renowned bands, but also by promoting local bands. The event also includes performances by groups from other nations whose music is influenced by African culture. As a result, the committee actively contributes to the socio-cultural and economic development of South Senegal.

Takes place: December 26th - January 2nd