{
  "id": 11881485,
  "title": "What to Do in Kigali, Rwanda, in October 2026: Jazz, FoodFest and Halloween",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/what-to-do-in-kigali-rwanda-in-october-2026-jazz-foodfest-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T08:03:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/what-to-do-in-kigali-in-october-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nMost 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.",
  "summary": "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 .",
  "key_points": [
    "Kigali Dutarame honors singer Cecile Kayirebwa on October 3rd",
    "Live Nyinshii performs East African spiritual jazz on October 9th",
    "Halloween Halloween party at Mundi Center on October 31st"
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}