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MISCELLANEOUS EVENTS

Sunday 28th June 2026
Ngong Racecourse
Thomas Deware Mile

The Thomas Dewar Mile race day is on Sunday, 28 June 2026 between 12 PM and 4:30 PM at Ngong Racecourse.
Nearing the end of the season, this afternoon will feature thrilling horse racing, the best of Nairobi fashion, a wide selection of food and beverages, curated pop-up market, and family-friendly fun. Stay after the races for fashion awards, sundowners, and more at The Afterparty.
Tickets: https://tikiti.co.ke/e/the-thomas-dewar-mile
Note:
* Dress code - Smart Casual
* All student ticket holders must show physical student ID
* Tikiti tickets valid until 4:30 PM on race day
* No pets allowed
* No outside food / drink permitted

Sunday 28th June 2026
Las Vegas Lounge Saika
Fundraising Towards Instrumental Purchase with MC Jambalariany & Uncle Sam

Sunday 28th June 2026
Bar'dayez Bistro First Floor Westlands Muthithi Rd
Austrian Grand Prix Fantastic Watch Party

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STAGE / MOVIE / ENTERTAINMENT - click on poster to enlarge

Saturday 27th June 2026
Wow Pianos Limited Langata Rd
Acoustic Music Recital with hazel Lime

Step into an evening of soulful music, heartfelt storytelling, and genuine connection at an exclusive acoustic recital featuring the captivating Haze Lime. Set within the warm and intimate ambiance of WOW Piano, Karen, this special performance invites you to experience music in its purest form. Through a carefully curated selection of original songs and timeless favorites, Hazel Lime will take audiences on a journey of emotion, reflection, and inspiration. Unlike large concerts, this recital is designed to create a close and personal atmosphere where every note, lyric, and story can be felt deeply. Whether you're a lover of acoustic music, meaningful conversations, or simply looking for a beautiful way to spend your evening, this event promises an unforgettable experience.

Friday 3rd July2026
Quiver Lounge Kitengela
Prince Indah | Ogina Koko | Jendeke Mfalme

Sunday 5th July 2026
Nairobi Street Kitchen
Nairobi Jazz Orchestra Presents: Sounds Fantastic

Experience the full, explosive power of big band music as the Nairobi Jazz Orchestra presents "Sounds Fantastic" live at Nairobi Street Kitchen on Sunday, 05 July 2026. This premium afternoon showcase features sensational guest artists Mackinlay Music, Christine Wambui, and Millie Asagi.

3rd to 5th July2026
Kenya National Theatre
Dance Life Festival - 2026

We are proud to announce the 7th annual Dance Life Festival; Kenya's biggest international dance showcase event! This year, Nairobi will welcome an exciting lineup of dancers, choreographers, and musicians from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, the DRC, Mali, Switzerland, and Spain for an unforgettable celebration of movement and culture. As always, the Dance Life Festival remains committed to breaking silos within the dance community by bringing different genres and artistic worlds onto one stage. Come experience an explosion of creativity through a dynamic programme of live performances, workshops, dance films, artist talks, and international collaborations.

Miscellaneous Events

MARKETS & SHOPPING

Every Sunday
K1 Klub House
K1 Flea Market

Every Friday
Village Market
Maasai Market

Every Tuesday & Wednesday
Westgate Shopping Center
Maasai Market

We are coming back again bigger and better from 6th Jan, 2026. Add a touch of heritage to your style. Shop the Maasai Market at Westgate.

Every Saturday
KSPCA Langata Rd
KSPCA Market

4th & 5th July 2026
Kenya School of TVET UN Avenue Rd
Bizarre Bazaar Summer Festival

Step into a vibrant, curated, open-air festival where culture, creativity, food, and entertainment collide. Shop a curated mix of fashion, accessories, crafts, art, and unique lifestyle finds across 200+ vendors. Fuel up at the buzzing food court and vendorbanda's, catch Brand Activations from your favorite names, and experience Live Performances all weekend long. Fun times at the Kids Zone, furry friends are welcome, and good vibes are guaranteed. Bring your people. Spend the day the Biz Baz way.

Every Sunday
Yaya Centre Argwings Kodhek Rd Rooftop Parking
Maasai Market

Your Sundays just got brighter at the Yaya Maasai Market! Wander through rows of stunning beadwork, chic handmade jewellery, bold fabric prints, art, crafts, and one-of-a-kind pieces you won't find anywhere else. Meet the artisans, shop local, and experience a marketplace full of life, colour, and creativity. Whether you're gifting, decorating, or treating yourself - the perfect find is waiting for you every Sunday at Yaya. #ygoanywhereelse? #yayacentre #masaimarket #sundays

Art Events

ART EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS - click on poster to enlarge

23rd to 30th June 2026
Munyu Space The Mall Westlands
Exhibition: Forging Urban Citizenship

8th to 26th June 2026
Embassy of Peru in Kenya Runda
Adelina y AmadorExhibition by Jeannine Ferran - Monday Wednesday & Friday

The exhibition pays tribute to the legacy of Amador Ballumbrosio, his wife Adelina, and the family.

4th June to 4th July 2026
Circle Art Gallery
Ephemerals by Raso Cyprian

15th Feb. to 13th June 2026
Karen Village Ngong Rd
Art Competition

SUBMIT YOUR ENTRIES VIA EMAIL TO: MANAGEMENT@KAREN-VILLAGE.COM
Present a single piece of artwork Offer an explanation and analysis of itShare a brief biography of no more than 15 words about yourself. PRIZES TO BE WON: Paid Supply of Art Material. Art Exhibition at Karen Village Residency at Karen Village 1865 Meal VoucherTop 12 entries to be in the Calender. WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED ON 30TH AUG 2026.

Thursday 2nd July 2026
Goethe Institut Library Monrovia Street
Indigoo Hypoxia - Exhibition Opening Performance by Sannad Shreed

In just over a week's time! Joi us for the opening of Sannad Shreef's Indigo Hypoxia, an exhibition as part of Networks of Belonging. Indigo Hypoxia is conceived as an immersive solo exhibition - a space that brings together painting, textile installation, and live performance. It presents a series of presences: alienated blue figures existing within a purple atmosphere. The exhibition explores an internal psychological state shaped by a sense of spatial and emotional void. This is not a literal room, but a mental enclosure in which the figures are suspended caught between withdrawal and exposure, fragility and weight.

12th June to 16th August 2026
African Arts Trust Victoria Square
'In this Valley of Dying Stars by Jess Atieno

9th May to 21st June 2026
Nobody Owns Me Gallery near HOF Gallery Kibera
Tides Of Presence
Featuring Eugene Miera & Mutune Waweru - Curated by Santana Sino

26th July to 15th Aug. 2026
Red Hill Art Gallery
Humanimals by Al naim (Sudan) | The Sorrow Of Exile by Rashid Diab (Sudan

3rd to 31st July 2026
Creativity Gallery Nairobi National Museum
Ithui Othe O Rimwe - An Exhibition by Harrison Karanja 'Scopt'

5th to 30th June 2026
Creativity Gallery Nairobi National Museum
Change Of Time by Mutisya Kasamba

Every Saturday
Karen Village Ngong Rd
Sip And Graffiti

Saturday 4th July 2026
Westgate Shopping Mall
Totebag Painting Workshop

Get creative and design your very own custom tote bag at the Tote bag Painting Workshop, 4th Edition. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned artist, this fun and relaxing session is the perfect opportunity to express your creativity, learn new techniques, and take home a unique hand-painted tote bag. All painting materials will be provided.

9th May to 9th July 2026
Nani's Wonderland @ Kitengela Glass
Colour Untamed by Katie Simpson

Katie Simpson is a Kenyan painter whose work is an act of witness to the animals, landscapes, and fragile ecologies that shaped her from childhood. Born in Kenya and formed by an artistic environment surrounded by nature, the colours and textures of Africa have never left her. They are the ground from which everything else grows. Colour Untamed brings that lifelong conversation into full focus. Her paintings are ethereal explorations of the earth’s fragility and wildlife’s vulnerability, attempts to catch fleeting moments before they vanish, subjects held briefly in abstracted, luminous space. There is urgency in that impulse. Kenya’s wild places are changing, and Simpson paints in response – not with polemic, but with something more tender and more lasting.

9th May to 21st June 2026
HOF Gallery Kibera
'Territories of Becoming' featuring works by Waleed Mohammed, Cynthia Nyakiro & Mugabo Baritegera

Food & Drinks

EAT & DRINK

Fairs in Kenya

FAIRS & EXPOS IN KENYA - CONFERENCES - SUMMIT

26th June to 12th July 2026
The Sarit Expo Centre Loita Hall Westlands
Egypt and Middle East Expo 2026

Step into a world of culture, style, and savings! Join us at the Egypt & Middle East Expo for unbeatable deals and unique finds -perfect for you and gifting this holiday season!

26th to 28th June t2026
Village Market Rooftop parking
Village Market Autoshow

The Village Market Autoshow Experience – 3rd Edition is back, bigger and more exhilarating. Join us at the rooftop for three days of pure automotive excellence. Explore everything from luxury vehicles and family cars to EVs, SUVs, off-road machines, performance cars, and outdoor adventure vehicles, all in one place. Whether you are buying, upgrading, or simply exploring, you will find flexible finance solutions, reliable insurance options, premium accessories and upgrades, and expert servicing insights designed to give you a complete automative experience.

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