Afri-love Fest Is Back — And This Time It’s Coming to the Arboretum
It’s back!!
Date: Saturday, 6th June 2026
Venue: Nairobi Arboretum
Entry: KShs 600
Workshops: Separately ticketed — book in advance at afrilovefest.com
After a soul-stirring New Year’s edition in Voi, Afri-love Fest is returning to where it all began — Nairobi. On Saturday 6th June 2026, the Nairobi Arboretum will transform into a vibrant celebration of African creativity, community, and self-expression. One day. One beautiful green space. And an entire programme designed to remind you that creativity lives inside all of us.
Whether you’ve been to Afri-love Fest before or you’ve been meaning to go for years, this is the edition to mark in your calendar.
What Is Afri-love Fest?
Founded in 2018, Afri-love Fest is a pan-African cultural festival built around a single, generous idea: that creativity is not reserved for artists. It’s for everybody. The festival brings together music, art, design, movement, wellness, and community in one immersive, family-friendly experience — and it does so without the noise and spectacle of a typical festival. Afri-love is intentional, warm, and grounded.
The 2026 Nairobi edition leans into that spirit fully. Set among the trees of the Arboretum, the festival will host a vibrant art and design market alongside a dynamic programme of workshops, talks, movement classes, and hands-on interactive experiences. Entry is just KShs 600 — and what you do once you’re inside is entirely up to you.
What’s On: A Taste of the Programme
The workshop line-up this year is genuinely exciting, spanning art, wellness, writing, craft, and movement. Here’s a look at what you can sign up for:
Art & Craft
- Collage Making / Paper Art — A tactile, meditative introduction to paper art. KShs 2,000
- Sketchbooking — Reconnect with the humble sketchbook and your own visual voice. KShs 1,800
- Kanga Embroidery Experience — Learn embroidery through the lens of the iconic East African kanga. KShs 2,000
- The Weaving Circle by Imani Collective — A communal weaving experience rooted in craft and connection. KShs 2,500
- Stamp, Press, Play — Printmaking for all ages and skill levels. KShs 1,000–2,000
- Create and Chill – Fabric Crafts + Art — Low-pressure, high-creativity. KShs 1,000
- Quilting for Beginners — An accessible entry point into the art of quilting. KShs 600
- Hand Lettering Basics — From blank page to beautiful type. KShs 2,000
- Colours of Happiness – An Art Therapy Workshop — Creativity as healing. KShs 2,000
Movement & Wellness
- Mat Pilates Flow Session — A grounding, body-centred practice for all fitness levels. KShs 1,500
- Mobility and Animal Movement — Move the way your body was designed to. KShs 700–1,500
- Strength in Stillness – A Functional Yoga Flow Session — Breath, alignment, and presence. KShs 1,500
- Beaditation — Beading as meditation. Quiet, rhythmic, and deeply satisfying. KShs 1,500
- Ice Bath Karaoke — Yes, really. Cold water meets singing. Brave souls only. KShs 2,000
Talks & Community
- Adulting: Community, Healing and Power — A conversation for this moment. KShs 2,000
- Wellbeing and Collective Care for Creatives — Because sustainability matters. KShs 1,000
- An Intro to Camping in Kenya — Get inspired to explore the wild. KShs 1,000
For Writers
- Write the Book That Is Calling You – Embodying the Author You Are — For the book that’s been living in you, waiting. KShs 2,000
- Your Life is a Canvas – Journaling, Tarot and Healing — Reflective, personal, and powerful. KShs 1,500
For Kids
- The Little Baobab Workshop — A creative workshop designed for the little ones. KShs 2,000
- Toy-Making Workshop – Make Your Own Mpira! — Kids get to build their own ball. KShs 1,500
Why the Arboretum?
The Nairobi Arboretum is one of the city’s most beloved green spaces — a pocket of calm in the middle of the urban rush. It’s the kind of venue that already puts you in the right headspace before the festival even begins. Tall trees, open lawns, birdsong. For a festival about creativity and presence, it couldn’t be a more fitting home.
Plan Your Visit
Date: Saturday, 6th June 2026 Venue: Nairobi Arboretum, State House Road Festival Entry: KShs 600 Workshops: Separately ticketed — book in advance at afrilovefest.com
Workshops tend to sell out, so don’t wait. Browse the full programme and secure your spots at afrilovefest.com.
Follow along on Instagram at @afrilovefest for line-up updates, vendor announcements, and everything leading up to the day.
Afri-love Fest 2026 is a rare kind of Saturday — one that gives back. Come curious, leave inspired.
