30 December – 1 January (annual)Distant Relatives, Kilifi Creek
Kilifi's flagship New Year celebration — three days of music, art and culture beneath ancient baobabs above Takaungu Creek.
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Kilifi · What's on
Events & Festivals
A living calendar of what's happening in Kilifi during your stay — regattas, triathlons, cultural festivals and weekly markets.
What's on
Events & festivals around Kilifi
A living calendar of what's happening in the community during your stay. Dates shift each year, so confirm the latest details with our concierge.
Annual Festivals
July (annual)Malindi
Africa's biggest beach festival — two days of music, dining and stargazing on the sand in Malindi, about an hour north of Kilifi.
Directions from Nadina VillasKilifi New Year
30 December – 1 JanuaryKilifi Creek & beach venues
The wider Kilifi New Year gathering — beach parties, live music and creek-side sundowners ringing in the new year along the Indian Ocean coast.
Sports & Adventure
October (2026: Sat 3 Oct)Mnarani Beach Club, Kilifi
An annual fundraising triathlon along Kenya's coastline — swim, bike and run, open to amateurs and serious athletes alike.
July (12–18 July)Kilifi Boatyard, Kilifi Creek
A week of dhow and dinghy racing on the creek, hosting the East Africa Fireball and Kenya Optimist championships.
Kilifi 7s Rugby
August (annual)Mombasa Sports Club (≈ 55 km south)
A popular coast rugby sevens tournament drawing teams and fans from across the region for a weekend of sport and socialising.
Cultural & Community
Mombasa Carnival
November (annual)Mama Ngina Waterfront, Mombasa (≈ 55 km south)
The coast's largest cultural carnival — a parade of music, dance and floats celebrating Kenya's heritage, about an hour's drive from Kilifi.
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