Ubumuntu Arts Festival

Ubumuntu Arts Festival One world, One problem, One solution. Ubumuntu Arts Festival is an art centric festival inspired by and created for the sake of humanity.

Art has manifested itself world over as an efficient form of communicating, expressing opinions, airing issues and sharing values about all aspects of life that affect humanity. We are convinced that art as a forum for communication, expression, reflection, innovation and creativity is a key motor for social change. The word Ubumuntu can be defined as „Being Human“. Our festival aims at creating an avenue where people from different walks of life can come together and speak to each other in the language of Art. As Desmond Tutu has said “My humanity is bound together in yours, for we can only be human together.” His profound words have been the inspiration behind the festival slogan: „I am because you are, you are because I am: we are human together“. The festival was first held in 2015 and happens annually following the last week of the 100 days commemoration of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. It is held at the outdoor amphitheater of the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre and brings different artists from around the world to convene in Kigali Rwanda. Festival activities include but are not limited to performances, workshops, panels and genocide memorial site visits. The festival is free and open to everybody and therefore relies on donations and sponsors for financial support. ( Ubumuntu is a kinyarwanda word for humanity)

20/07/2026

The Ubumuntu Classic finale was everything we hoped for, and so much more. ❤️✨

From breathtaking performances by artists from around the world to an audience that filled every moment with warmth, energy, and love, it was a celebration we'll carry with us for a long time.

To every artist, volunteer, partner, and audience member: thank you for making this year's festival so unforgettable.

As the curtain falls on Ubumuntu Arts Festival 2026, our hearts are full. It's never easy to say goodbye, but we're already looking forward to the stories, connections, and magic we'll create together next year.

Thank you for being part of the Ubumuntu family.

Kenya has been so well represented at the 12th , with a performance called 'It's Such a Good Time' by Millaz x Faiz Ar...
20/07/2026

Kenya has been so well represented at the 12th , with a performance called 'It's Such a Good Time' by Millaz x Faiz Art Hub Community, a play on fatherhood and how the presence and absence of fathers shapes our identity.

The future is not something we simply inherit. It is something we imagine, shape, and create together.Yet trauma can fra...
19/07/2026

The future is not something we simply inherit. It is something we imagine, shape, and create together.

Yet trauma can fracture imagination—narrowing what we believe is possible for ourselves, our communities, and the generations to come.

To REIMAGINE is to repair what has been broken in our relationships, our communities, and within ourselves.

To reclaim the voices, identities, cultures, and dreams that shape who we are.

To renew our commitment to hope, to one another, and to futures grounded in dignity, belonging, and possibility.

REIMAGINE — Repair. Reclaim. Renew.

12–18 July 2027

TraumaAndHealing

When does someone become a stranger?The Priest and the Drunkard, by Playwright Playhouse. A sharp darkly comic play abou...
19/07/2026

When does someone become a stranger?

The Priest and the Drunkard, by Playwright Playhouse. A sharp darkly comic play about fear, belonging and violence from prejudice.

All the way from Uganda, this one was deeply emotional, thought provoking and engaging!

'Culture deserves investment. As government, we reaffirm our commitment to working alongside artists, cultural instituti...
19/07/2026

'Culture deserves investment. As government, we reaffirm our commitment to working alongside artists, cultural institutions and development partners, to create an environment where art can flourish.'

Sandrine Umutoni, State Minister for Youth and Arts delivers a speech at the 12th edition of Ubumuntu Arts Festival.

All the way from Israel, Orly Portal were back again on stage today, with a synchronised dance and performance, a truly ...
19/07/2026

All the way from Israel, Orly Portal were back again on stage today, with a synchronised dance and performance, a truly multicultural piece!

A time of memory, a time of confrontation, a time of awareness, and a time of forgiveness for being, and for becoming. ...
19/07/2026

A time of memory, a time of confrontation, a time of awareness, and a time of forgiveness for being, and for becoming.

have delivered a truly fascinating performance!

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