Barefeet

02/10/2026

🎭🎉 Lusaka, get ready!

Barefeet is proud to collaborate with Zoca Dance Zambia and Tempo in partnership with Zamtel to bring you the first-ever Lusaka Carnival!

Two days of colour, culture, music, movement and celebration-20–21 November 2026

Save the dates. Lusaka is about to come alive! 💛💙

02/10/2026

Lusaka, it’s official! Nailah Blackman is the headliner for the inaugural Lusaka Carnival 2026! ✨

Get ready for two unforgettable days of music, culture, colour and carnival energy as the Caribbean meets Zambia!

📅 20–21 November 2026
📍 NASDEC Sports Complex, Lusaka

🎟️ TICKETS ARE NOW LIVE!
Get your tickets exclusively on Tessera and secure your spot! 🎫🔥 link available below 👇

https://tessera.co.zm/events/lusaka-carnival/

And this is just the beginning…

Stay tuned as we reveal more incredible local artists, carnival experiences, bands, activities and everything you can expect at Lusaka Carnival 2026.

This is more than a concert.
This is Carnival. This is Home.

CarnivalInZambia Tessera

01/10/2026

Welcome to Zambia, Mia and Carla! 🇿🇲✨

We’re so happy to have you have two creatives Visit Zambia!

Mia Harris is a long-time friend of Barefeet, and after 16 years, she recently passed by to reconnect and revisit some special memories.

Mia is a Senior Producer at the V&A, with a multidisciplinary background spanning project management, visual arts, facilitation and event production.
Her experience includes some of the UK’s renowned festivals, including Boomtown, Glastonbury, Shambala and Bestival.
Mia’s connection with Barefeet goes back to 2008 and 2010, when she spent time with us and the communities we work with.

From creating costumes for the Youth Arts Festival and Edward Scissorhands the Musical to facilitating creative workshops at a children’s centre in Lusaka, she has been part of some truly special Barefeet memories. ❤️

Carla Conte is a visual artist, gardener, community worker and educator based in London.

Her work is rooted in care for people, nature, creativity, heritage, learning, making and play. She works across community spaces, with a particular interest in community gardens, green spaces, biodiversity, food and medicine growing, sustainability, storytelling and bringing people together.

This is Carla’s first visit to Zambia, and we’re excited for her to experience Zambia, connect with our community and share in the creativity that makes Barefeet what it is.

We are happy to have you especially in this special year as we celebrate 20 years of Barefeet!💛💙

Welcome to Zambia, Mia and Carla! We hope you enjoy your visit! 🇿🇲❤️

30/09/2026

LUSAKA CARNIVAL 2026 IS HERE.

The wait is over. The countdown officially begins!

📅 20–21 November 2026
📍 NASDEC Sports Complex

From the Homecoming Fête to the Lusaka Carnival Road Parade, get ready for music, culture, colour, dance and community like never before.

And this is only the beginning…

More exciting announcements coming soon.
Stay glued to our page — you won’t want to miss what’s next.

Lusaka Carnival 2026
Come Home — Where Culture and Community Unite.

23/09/2026

When children know their rights, they are better equipped to speak up and seek protection

On 12 September, members of the Barefeet Children’s Council brought Interactive Theatre for Justice (ITJ) to children in Chibolya Compound, Lusaka, creating a safe and engaging space to talk about child protection, reporting r**e and seeking justice.

Through relatable performances and open conversations, the children explored where and how to report abuse, the importance of speaking up, and how trusted adults and the appropriate authorities can support them.

For us, theatre is a tool for learning, empowerment and creating spaces where children can ask questions, understand their rights and know that abuse should never be suffered in silence.

This work builds on the 10-day regional training facilitated by Theatre for a Change, Malawi 🇲🇼
where two Barefeet participants joined young leaders from across Southern Africa to learn Interactive Theatre for Justice (ITJ) and Legislative Theatre (LT) as tools for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights advocacy.

22/09/2026

Barefeet Theatre is currently participating in a two-day capacity-building workshop facilitated by VSO focused on Monitoring, Impact, Learning and Evidence (MILE), Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E), Organisational Development (OD), and Policy & Advocacy.

The workshop is providing an opportunity for partners to strengthen practical skills, share experiences, reflect on organisational practices and identify areas for further growth.

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20/09/2026

15/09/2026

We were honored to be part of this meaningful sit down with the Duchess of Edinburgh

11/09/2026

Looking for a performance that will bring your event to life? 🎭🔥

From corporate events and conferences to private celebrations, our award-winning Performance Company brings energy, creativity and unforgettable performances to every stage.

And the best part?

Your booking helps support Barefeet Theatre’s programmes for children and young people in Zambia.❤️

📩 Companies, organisations and event planners, get in touch with us to book our Performance Company.

07/09/2026

BAREFEET AT 20 | ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT — EPHRAIM PHIRI

Today, Ephraim Phiri is the Co-Founder and Director of Zukani Action, a waste management company creating employment opportunities for young people and women while contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable environment.

But his journey to where he is today began back in 2008, when he joined the Barefeet community.

Through Barefeet, Ephraim had the opportunity to explore different creative spaces and arenas as an artist, discovering his talents, interests, and the different paths he could venture into. Along the way, he also built meaningful networks within the Barefeet community that opened doors to new opportunities, including opportunities to travel, learn, and connect with people beyond his immediate environment.

Those experiences became part of the foundation that shaped the person and leader he is today.

Now, Ephraim is not only building his own path but creating employment opportunities for other young people and women through Zukani Action.

As Barefeet celebrates 20 years, Ephraim wishes for the organisation to continue doing what it does best, opening doors, creating opportunities, and giving young people the space to explore, grow and become.

From a young artist who joined Barefeet in 2008 to a leader creating opportunities for others today, this is what 20 years of impact looks like. ❤️