Bwagamoyo Africulture's 4th Annual Summer Arts Festival

shadyradical
Jul 22
2 min read

Updated: Jul 24

July 31-August 3, 2025, Bwagamoyo Africulture Art Centre, Bagamoyo, Tanzania

Ensure the Future of Tanzanian Art: Help Us Bring the 4th Annual Bwagamoyo Africulture Summer Arts Festival to Life Again.

Each year, the Bwagamoyo Africulture Summer Arts Festival pulses with the rhythm, color, and spirit of Tanzania. Now in its fourth year, this festival is more than a celebration—it is a living archive, a vital space for local artists, musicians, dancers, and makers to share their stories and shape the future of Tanzanian cultural preservation.

At a time when global arts spaces often overlook the richness of East African expression, Bwagamoyo Africulture stands firm in its mission: to collect, celebrate, and sustain Tanzanian art and culture by being a home for artists and communities.

Vanga is a traditional Swahili dance. Vanga is performed here in 2022 by Bwagamoyo Agriculture.

Why We Need Your Support

This year’s festival promises to be our biggest yet—featuring dozens of performers, local artisans, interactive workshops, and a community storytelling events. From traditional ngoma drumming to contemporary dance, from hand-woven textiles to intricate beadwork, the festival is a vibrant snapshot of Tanzania’s creative soul.

This year's performances include:

Vitali Maembe & Watupamawe Band - @vitalimaembe
Sauti Marley & Mambo Band - @sautimarley
Magoma Moto Theatre Group - @magomamoto20
Multiskills Art Theatre - @multi_skills_art_group
Bwagamoyo Africulture - @africulture_
Lowkey Picasso - @_lowkeypicasso
Jide Designer
Gen Zee Mnanda
Bagamoyo Art Theatre
Sinaubi Zawose - @iamsinaubi
Bagamoyo Collective

Your support of only $10-$100 helps us:

Provide fair stipends and support to local artists and performers
Build platforms for artisan vendors to sell their work directly to the public
Offer free and low-cost workshops to youth and community members
Document and preserve the work of emerging Tanzanian creatives

A Cultural Archive in Motion

Each performance, painting, and handmade craft shared during the festival becomes part of a larger story—a living archive of Tanzanian innovation, memory, and artistry. The festival not only showcases art, but ensures its continuity, passing knowledge from one generation to the next.

Gumboot dance. Dance originating in South Africa. Performed by Ariculture

When you contribute to the festival, you’re not just funding an event. You’re investing in the future of Tanzanian culture, giving artists a platform to thrive and helping communities see themselves reflected in beauty and power.