Each year, our team curates a lineup that transcends borders, bringing together the best of established and emerging East African & International Artists. At Beneath The Baobabs Festival, a diverse fusion of musical genres and sensational performances will ignite your soul and body.
Check out last year’s line up on the left and stay tuned as we unveil this year’s roster of artists, with the first round set to be announced in September via social media.

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The Baobabs production team always pays huge attention to detail when setting up the festival arena.
With stages powered by Funktion 1, our stages and 50 acre site is decorated each year with unique lighting and stage design concepts, bringing the site to life for the imagination to run wild. From laser shows to projection mapping, you will find yourself immersed in a fantasy world of interactive art installations.

Celebrating all mediums of Kenyan art, the festival plays host to troupes of dancers, percussionists, cultural performances, actors and acrobats both on stage and throughout the grounds of the festival, providing you with a show like no other on and off the stage!
Get ready for breathtaking aerial silks, mesmerizing fire hooping, captivating flash mobs, and awe-inspiring performance art by the best african talent. The festival’s grand finale will leave you spellbound as we usher in the biggest New Year’s Eve drop you’ve ever experienced.

Enhancing your festival experience, we introduce cashless wristbands at all bars. This convenient system ensures quick and seamless service, while prioritizing safety and eliminating the hassle of cash transactions.

Enjoy easy access to everything the festival has to offer, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the experience.

Embrace the convergence of alternative culture at Beneath the Baobabs Festival. A vibrant gathering that celebrates contemporary and alternative East African culture.

Open to diverse groups, we create a safe and inclusive space for everyone where you can explore the magic of our emerging cultures, experiences, views and connect with amazing people from all over the world.

Prepare to be mesmerized by art and performance at our festival. Witness the transformative power of lighting designers, artists, volunteers, and set designers as they turn our 50-acre site into an immersive art gallery. Experience a burst of creativity and community spirit, culminating in a two-day New Year celebration like no other.

Get ready for breathtaking aerial silks, mesmerizing fire hooping, captivating flash mobs, and awe-inspiring performance art by the best african talent. The festival’s grand finale will leave you spellbound as we usher in the biggest New Year’s Eve drop you’ve ever experienced.

Find balance between party and wellness at our dedicated Kisima area. Immerse yourself in a world of holistic practices, workshops, talks, therapies, and art.

Engage in meaningful discussions, foster human connections, and experience personal growth in a space filled with peace, creativity, and mutual understanding.

Beneath the Baobabs Festival proudly bans all single-use plastics, and we encourage everyone to join us in eliminating these pollutants from our everyday lives. Let’s come together to make a positive impact on our environment and build a sustainable future.

We are proud to be the first “Carbon Neutral Festival in Africa.” By estimating and offsetting our emissions, we contribute to the protection of hundreds of acres of forest through our partner, Wildlife Works. We invite all festival attendees who share our vision to offset their own emissions using Wildlife Works Carbon Footprint Calculator.