Things to Do
Events through the year
Festivals, races, shows and tournaments worth planning a trip around. Dates move from year to year, so confirm them with the organiser before you book.
Coming up
The next events
April
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Late April, for about a week
Zimbabwe International Trade Fair
Zimbabwe's biggest business showcase, held for more than 60 years, with national and international exhibitors, business conferences and public days at the exhibition centre in Bulawayo.
Next: 26 April to 1 May 2027
Source: Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Company · Confirm dates with the organiser.
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Late April to early May, for a week
Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA)
Zimbabwe's best-known arts festival, with theatre, music, dance, visual arts and street performances across Harare. HIFA announced its return after eight years, with 2027 and 2028 dates; its planned August 2026 edition was postponed.
Next: 26 April to 2 May 2027
Source: ZimLive, on HIFA's return · Confirm dates with the organiser.
July
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Early July
Victoria Falls Marathon
A full marathon, half marathon, relay and fun run starting in Victoria Falls town and crossing the Victoria Falls Bridge. Entries open months ahead and popular races sell out.
Source: Victoria Falls Marathon · Confirm dates with the organiser.
August
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Late August, for about a week
Zimbabwe Agricultural Show
Formerly the Harare Agricultural Show, held at Exhibition Park for more than a century: livestock, farming and industry exhibits, arena shows and family days.
Source: The Herald, on the 2026 show · Confirm dates with the organiser.
September
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September, in a different province each year
Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo
Rotates between provinces
The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority's annual tourism trade fair, bringing lodges, tour operators and international buyers together, with a public day. The 2026 edition was in Masvingo; Mashonaland West hosts in 2027.
Source: Zimbabwe Tourism Authority · Confirm dates with the organiser.
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Late September, over three or four days
Shoko Festival
An urban culture festival of hip-hop, spoken word, comedy and new media, run since 2011, with nights at Harare Gardens and in Chitungwiza.
Source: Magamba Network · Confirm dates with the organiser.
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Late September, over four days
Intwasa Arts Festival koBulawayo
Bulawayo's annual arts festival, running for more than 20 years, with theatre, music, dance, poetry, literature and workshops around the city. The 2026 edition ran from 23 to 26 September.
Source: Intwasa Festival koBulawayo · Confirm dates with the organiser.
October
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October, over the darkest nights of the month
Kariba Invitation Tiger Fishing Tournament
One of Africa's best-known freshwater fishing contests, held for more than six decades, with teams fishing Lake Kariba for tigerfish from the Charara angling grounds.
Source: The Herald, on the 65th tournament · Confirm dates with the organiser.
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December
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New Year, over three nights
Victoria Falls Carnival
A New Year music festival with parties around Victoria Falls town. The organisers have announced its return for New Year 2028; there is no 2026 edition.
Next: 31 December 2027 to 2 January 2028
Source: Vic Falls Carnival on Instagram · Confirm dates with the organiser.
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