What to Do in Kigali, Rwanda, in October 2026: Jazz, FoodFest and Halloween
A day-by-day guide to Kigali, Rwanda, in October 2026: spiritual jazz and soul on 9 October, FoodFest and Afro-house on 10 October, a carbon markets summit and a Halloween party. The post What to Do in Kigali, Rwanda, in October 2026: Jazz, FoodFest and Halloween appeared first on The Rio Times .
This guide provides a comprehensive list of cultural and event offerings in Kigali, Rwanda for October 2026. The month begins with Kigali Dutarame on October 3rd, a tribute to singer Cecile Kayirebwa. From October 9th, Live Nyinshii performs East African spiritual jazz, followed by Soul Cipher's first anniversary celebration on October 9th.
FoodFest and an Afro-house night take place on October 10th, offering a variety of culinary and musical experiences. Halloween concludes the month on October 31st with a themed party at Mundi Center.
Most of the events are held at Mundi Center, a leisure complex in Gikondo district, with regular music, food, and family events at the same venue. The main business date, a carbon markets summit, takes place at the Kigali Convention Centre on October 13th. The Piazza, Mundi Center, and KN 3 Road are the common venues for these events, with ticket prices ranging from RWF 5,000 (approximately US$3.40) to RWF 30,000 (about US$20.30) depending on the event.
Don't forget to bring Rwandan francs for some food stalls, and remember to check Eventbrite for ticketing information.
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