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.

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.

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.

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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.