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Events in Lilongwe
From national holidays to music and cultural festivals, here is what fills the calendar in Lilongwe across the year.
Through the year
Festivals and gatherings
Lilongwe's event calendar mixes national public holidays, religious festivals and a growing roster of music, arts and cultural events. Many of the country's biggest festivals happen elsewhere — notably by the lake — but the capital hosts concerts, trade fairs, sporting fixtures at Bingu National Stadium and cultural showcases at venues like Kumbali. The dry season (May–October) is the busiest for outdoor events.
Plan around them
Public holidays
Malawi's public holidays — including New Year, John Chilembwe Day, Martyrs' Day, Labour Day, Independence Day and the Christian holidays — affect opening hours for government offices, banks and many businesses. If your visit is time-sensitive, check the current year's dates, as some holidays shift.