Art / Museums
Ongoing. Children of the Universe. Powerful showcase delving deep into humanity’s cosmic connections and impacts on the environment by the talented Efo Sela. @Nubuke Foundation, Accra.
Ongoing. Musings From A Biased Jute Chair. Thought-provoking artistry. A blend of creativity & tranquility. @Yaya La Parisienne, Labone – Accra.
Community
Dec. 12, 14, 19 – Dec. 21. 08:00. Poetic Palette. A spoken word and tasty culinary journey through Ghana’s diverse gastronomy with a renowned chef. @BTR event @Accra Tourist Information Centre.
Fri. Dec. 13 – Sun. Dec.15. 13:00, 0:900, 18:00. Engaging ceramic painting, pottery, African drumming/dance, batik making, pottery, crochet, candle-making classes. @Accra Art District.
Fri. Dec. 13 – 19:00. Suya & Paint Night. Unleash your inner artist while savouring the smoky, spicy flavours of Suya plus good vibes. @Nox Grill, A&C Conner – Accra.
Fri. Dec. 13 – Jan. 5. Dine On Art. Immersive dining episode surrounded by stunning art by the great cubist & colourist Wiz Kudowo. @White Restaurant, Marina Mall – Accra.
Sat. Dec. 14 – 12:00. Christened Village. Showcase & display of chocolate factory, beer garden, Santa’s grotto, cultural troupes, arts & crafts club, DJs & Live Music. @Gold Coast Hub. Accra.
Sat. Dec. 14 – 19:00. Murder Mystery. Work together with other guests to solve a fictitious murder which occurs during dinner. @BTR event @Crescendo Foods, West Land – Accra.
Sat. Dec. 14 – 07:00. Mayekoo Beach Please. Social impact & environmental sustainability initiative to remove plastic waste and debris from the beach. @BTR event @Laboma Beach, La – Accra.
Sun. Dec. 15 – 12:00. Tea Tasting & Christmas Market. Free sips, cocktails, clothing, crafts, henna tattoo, Christmas gifts & wrapping @Talkative Mom Studio’s, East Legon – Accra.
Fri. Dec. 20 – 18:00. Festival of 9 Lessons and Carols. Xmas tidings @Grand Arena, AICC – Accra.
Sat. Dec. 21 – 10:00. The Urban Connect – Fun open Xmas marketplace / festival. @The conclave Osu – Accra.
Sun. Dec. 22 – 11:00. Ankos in Accra. Masquerade festival on the streets of Accra. @Underbridge, East Legon – Accra.
Sun. Dec. 22 – 12:00. Afro Cari Soul Food Festival. Art, film, food & plenty of fun @Barn Door Beergarden, Accra.
Mon. Dec. 23 – Jan. 1st – Daily. Afro Community Christian Fair. Food, music & dance, live performances, kids cooking show, family games and more. @Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, Accra.
Wed. Dec. 25 – 11:00. The Ark Centre on Christmas Day. Family fun day with food, carols, crafts, games & activities. @Ark Centre, Kanda – Accra.
Thu. Dec. 26 – 09:00. Family Party-in-the Park. @Joy 99.7FM’s unique family fun day gathering by lush greenery and serene landscape. @Aburi Botanical Garden, Aburi.
Mon. Dec. 30 – 12:00. The Detty December Cup. A fun day of inter teams soccer matches and sports activities. @Ghana Gas Pitch, Accra
Comedy
Sat. Dec. 21 – 19:00. OB Amponsah Live. Night of side splitting stand-up special. @Bukom Boxing Arena, Accra.
Thu. Dec. 26 – 19:00. *CC – A Night Of 1031 Laughs & Music. Delicious music & riotously funny stand-up performances from renowned local and foreign comedians. @Charterhouse events. The Grand Arena, AICC, Accra.
Exhibition
Fri. Dec. 13 – 15. 07:00. Plant-based Vegan Market. From food and cosmetics to supplements, herbal formulae and clothing. Live music, games, fitness sessions, cooking demonstrations. @BTR event. @Centre For National Culture, High Street Accra.
Sat. Dec. 14 – 21. Daily. The You Experience. Remembering our past and preserving our collective history, showcase of artifacts, installations, panels, games and more. @J.H. Kwabena Nketia Archives, Institute Of African Studies.
Wed. Dec. 18 – 18:00. Accra Fashion Week. Creativity & talent of young Ghanaian designers combining vibrant runway shows with an engaging exhibition. @Maame Dokonu Spot, KN Circle – Accra.
Expo
Mon. Dec. 16 – Tues. Dec. 17. Ghana Poetry & Lifestyle Expo. Showcasing products and services related to interior design, home decor, landscaping and more. @BTR event. Alisa Hotel, Accra.
Thu. Dec. 19 – 08:00. Diaspora to Ghana – Business Success Toolkit. Network, engage with other diaspora entrepreneurs, local businesses and service providers & government stakeholders invested in your success in Ghana. @World Trade Centre, Accra.
Kids
Thur. Dec. 26 – 08:00. Anansekrom Toon Festival. Bonding time for kids and families with traditional games. @National Children’s & Mobile Library, Airport Res Area – Accra.
Lectures/meetings/workshops
Sat. Dec. 21 – 13:00. Craft Connect & Create. Delightful evening of crochet bag-making. For craft enthusiasts, Socialise and engage in exciting games. @East Legon, Accra.
Music
Contemporary
Fri. Dec. 13 – 19:00. Old School Hip Hop Night. Bring back the golden era with Old School music with DJ Kofi. @Ritual Cafe & Listening Bar, Osu – Accra.
Sat. Dec. 14 – 12:00. *CC @Outmosphere. Party and festive vibes on top of the mountains with stage performances, food and more. Aburi.
Sat. Dec. 14 – 16:00. Millennials Late Brunch Party. A taste of the Diaspora energy in a pre-party late brunch @Jamestown Coffee Company, Accra.
Sun. Dec. 15 – 12:00. Day Dreams. Non-stop day jams featuring live DJ sets. @Exhale Lounge, East Legon – Accra.
Sun. Dec. 15 – 20:00. Yolo Sundays. The best of alternative music featuring live performances and DJ sets. @Alley Bar, Nyaniba Estate – Accra.
Thu. Dec. 26 – 17:00. Afro Beats Next Door – All-White Pregame Day Party. The best of Afrobeats, live DJs and a whole lot of energy. @Level Bar & Lounge, Accra.
Fri. Dec. 27 – 21:00. The Soul Train Disco. Groove in soulful 80s/90s jam as powered by Charterhouse. @The Palms Convention Centre, Accra
Sat. Dec. 28 – 20:00. Detty December Invasion. Ultimate celebration of music, dance, unforgettable vibes, marking the peak of festive season. @Alley Bar, Nyaniba Estate – Accra.
Tue. Dec. 31 – 20:00. New Year’s Eve Party. Step into the new year with great vibes. Live DJ set, music. @La Palm Royal Beach, La – Accra.
Wed. Jan. 1 – 19:00. Kruna New Year All-White Party. Ring in the new year with unforgettable night of music & good vibes. @Kruna, Osu – Accra.
Live
Tue. Dec. 17 – 20:30. Palm Wine Music with Kwan Pa Band. Epic palm wine music experience alongside great meals & drinks. @Zen Garden, Labone – Accra.
Thur. Dec. 19 – 20:30. Jazz Night with Big Brain Band. Soulful jazz music and smooth vibes alongside great meals and drinks. @Zen Garden, Labone – Accra.
Fri. Dec. 20 – 18:00. The Season’s BBQ Night. Acoustic and country music by Eli Six30 Music. @Lancaster Hotel, Accra.
Sat. Dec. 21 – 18:00. Grand Feast Dinner. African soul music by Flynt & Co. @Lancaster Hotel, Accra.
Sun. Dec. 22 – 12:00. Festive Sunday Lunch. Old highlife tunes by Chalyman. @Lancaster Hotel, Accra.
Show
Wed. Dec. 18 – 17:30. Revival – A Kweku Smoke Concert. Gear up for one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. @Ghud Park, Accra Mall.
Sat. Dec. 21 – 14:00. ZaamaDisco. Annual flagship event of eclectic Ghanaian superstar Black Sherif, line-up performance and more. @Untamed Empire, Accra.
Sun. Dec. 21 – 15:00. BHIM Festival. ‘VGMA Artists of the Year’ Stonebwoy fetes fans to a day of music and fun, featuring other surprise acts. @La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, La – Accra.
Sun. Dec. 22 – 15:00. M.anifestivities. Various artists join the annual flagship event of Ghanaian hip hop artist Manifest. @Ghud Park, Accra.
Wed. Dec. 25 – 16:00. Rapperholic. Celebrating the GH sound with legendary superstar Obidi – Sarkodie. @Grand Arena, Accra.
Fri. Dec. 27 – 18:00. Amapiano Blocking Accra. Official amapiano dance party featuring DJ Maphorisa. @Accra.
Sat. Dec. 28 – Sun. Dec. 29 – Daily. Afrofuture – Culture Beach Jam. 2 days non-stop vibes with your favourite artists and DJs… King Promise, Joey B, Shalipopi, Sabrina, DJ Tunez & more. @Polo Beach Club, The Shoreline – Accra.
Mon. Dec. 30 – 12:00. African Festival. Line-up performances from African stars Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Rocky Dawuni, Wiyala, Besa Simons, Okyeame Kwame and more. @AICC, Accra.
Theatre
Sat. Dec. 28 – Sun. Dec. 29. 16:00. African Festival. Enjoy Latif Abubakar’s stage plays. Don Quijote Africa, Ghana Must Go & more. @latifabubakar. AICC, Accra.
Sat. Dec. 14 – 15:00. La Sauce. An afternoon and evening of delicious specialities from Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and beyond topped off with local favourite palm wine, pito, akpeteshie and asana. @ Barndoor Beer Garden, Accra.
Sun. Dec. 15 – 10:00. Tanks And Bikinis. Bring on your Detty December vibes. @Garage, Eat Legon – Accra.
Sat. Jan. 4 – 19:00. Kente Party. Celebrating our African Heritage and taking back control of our narrative. Live band and DJs on rotation, local drinks, local games sponsored by TINA. @Alora Beach Resort, Laboma – Accra.
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