Cricket World Cup 2027 in Zimbabwe: The ultimate visitor’s guide
Zimbabwe is one of three co-hosts of the 2027 Cricket World Cup, alongside South Africa and Namibia, and the country is preparing to show off more than its cricket. Matches will be played in Harare, in Bulawayo and beside the Victoria Falls, where a brand-new stadium is rising a short distance from one of the planet’s great natural wonders.
This guide pulls together everything you need to plan a trip: the dates, the venues, the fixtures, how to get tickets, how to get here, and what to do when the day’s play is over.
Stadium in Victoria Falls nears completion for CWC27
Preparations for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 are gathering pace in Zimbabwe, with the scenic Mosi-oa-Tunya International Cricket Stadium in Victoria Falls edging closer to completion following significant progress across the country’s three host cities.
The new stadium’s first match at the marquee 2027 event will be the big one for the hosts, Zimbabwe, as they take on India in their final group-stage fixture on 24 October.
Jacaranda Music Festival 2026: A Traveller’s Guide to Harare’s Biggest Weekend
For visitors heading to Harare this weekend, the Jacaranda Music Festival 2026 offers a reason to make the journey about more than a concert.
From 2 to 4 October, Thornpark Polo Grounds in Harare will host the ninth edition of the festival, bringing together Zimbabwean and regional artists across three days. But with the event built around music, food, hospitality, business and social experiences, the weekend also presents an opportunity to experience Harare itself.
263 Culture Fest 2026: How Zimbabwe’s music festival is becoming a travel attraction
The 263 Culture Fest returns to Harare on 17 October 2026 with South African DJ Shimza as its first announced act, as organisers push a bigger ambition: turning one of Zimbabwe’s fastest-growing festivals into a reason for travellers to visit the country.
Kadoma Music Festival 2026: The perfect excuse for a weekend getaway to Zimbabwe’s gold city
On 10 October 2026, the Kadoma Music Festival returns to The Odyssey Kadoma, bringing together international superstars and Zimbabwe’s biggest musicians for what promises to be one of the country’s largest entertainment events of the year.
HIFA postponement delays a major boost for Zimbabwe’s cultural tourism
The postponement of HIFA 2026 has delayed one of Zimbabwe’s most important cultural tourism events, but Harare continues to offer visitors museums, galleries, live music and authentic creative experiences while the country waits for the festival’s long-awaited return.
RnB Dancehall Lovers Winter Warmer Harare 2026: A Festival Worth the Trip
RnB Dancehall Lovers Winter Warmer Harare does not always make the top of a Zimbabwe itinerary. Victoria Falls gets the dramatic opener, Hwange the wildlife, and the Eastern Highlands the scenery. But the capital has always had something harder to package and easier to feel — a cultural energy that rewards visitors who stay long […]
Dzoka Fest: A Homecoming Festival Bringing Zimbabweans Back Together This December
Dzoka Fest For many Zimbabweans in the diaspora, December is not just a holiday; it is a time for returning home. This year, that journey is accompanied by a powerful musical welcome. On 18 December 2025, Dzoka Fest takes over Glamis Arena in Harare, positioning itself as a homecoming festival created for Zimbabweans returning from […]
Mokoomba Set for a 2025 Finale at The Grub in Harare
Travellers looking to explore Zimbabwe’s vibrant cultural scene will have a rare opportunity this Friday, as internationally acclaimed band Mokoomba returns home for their final performance of 2025.
Garden of House: A New Cultural Experience in Harare
Travellers visiting Zimbabwe’s capital are in for a treat as Garden of House, one of the country’s most exciting music movements, brings its electrifying Afrohouse experience to Harare for the first time.