Stone Town, Zanzibar · March 19 to 21, 2027
Sauti za Busara
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Sauti za Busara
When is Sauti za Busara 2027?
Sauti za Busara 2027 runs March 19 to 21, 2027.
2027March 19 to 21, 2027Confirmed
How the dates are set: The organizers announce the dates each year; the festival has run in February and, in 2027, in March.
Source: busaramusic.org
Sauti za Busara schedule
- Three days, 19 to 21 March 2027: The 2027 festival runs for three days in Stone Town, with main performances and fringe events across the old town.
- Main stage: Performances by the Dhow Countries Music Academy are shown on the main stage as Swahili Encounters.
- Side programs: Forums such as Movers & Shakers and Busara Xtra events run alongside the concerts.
Sources: busaramusic.org, zanzibar.com
Getting to Sauti za Busara
- The festival is held in the Old Fort in Stone Town, Zanzibar.
Source: midtowntz.com
Where to stay in Stone Town
- Visitors are advised to book accommodation well in advance.
Source: zanzibar.com
Tickets and cost
Early bird tickets for the 2027 festival were sold through October 31, 2026, on the festival's official tickets page.
Source: busaramusic.org
History of Sauti za Busara
Sauti za Busara means "Sounds of Wisdom" in Swahili. It has been considered one of Africa's best and most respected music events for more than 20 years. Besides the music, it trains East African artists and technicians in areas like stage management and marketing.
Source: zanzibar.com
Sauti za Busara: questions people ask
When is Sauti za Busara 2027?
Sauti za Busara 2027 runs from 19 to 21 March 2027 in Stone Town, Zanzibar.
Where is Sauti za Busara held?
It is held in the Old Fort in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania.
What does Sauti za Busara mean?
It means "Sounds of Wisdom" in Swahili.
How many artists play at Sauti za Busara?
More than 400 artists play over three days, mainly from East Africa but also from across the continent. The crowd is about 20,000 over the event.
Sources: busaramusic.org, midtowntz.com, zanzibar.com
About Sauti za Busara
Three nights of live African music in Zanzibar's Old Fort, with hundreds of artists from across the continent.
Sauti za Busara, Swahili for "Sounds of Wisdom", fills Stone Town with three days of 100% live African music. More than 400 artists play, mostly from East Africa, for a crowd of about 20,000. The main stage sits in the Old Fort, and fringe shows spread across the old town. The date moves between February and March, and rooms in Stone Town fill early.
Know before you go
- Book Stone Town rooms well in advance.
- Festival passes are sold through the official site, with an early bird price.
- Zanzibar airport (ZNZ) is a short drive from Stone Town; Dar es Salaam (DAR) connects by ferry or a short flight.
Planning the trip
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