Ghana Live Events
Afrobeats, highlife, and the most vibrant live music scene in West Africa
Ghana has one of West Africa's most vibrant live music and events scenes — from Afrobeats concerts and highlife festivals to the Chale Wote Street Art Festival and international sporting events.
Top Ghana Live Events Events
The must-attend ghana live events events for every fan
Chale Wote Street Art Festival
Accra's explosive street art festival — Africa's most creative urban celebration
Chale Wote is Accra's annual street art festival — a two-day explosion of visual art, music, performance, and creativity in the James Town neighbourhood. The festival transforms the streets of one of Accra's oldest districts into an open-air gallery, with murals, installations, live music, spoken word, and fashion. It is one of Africa's most exciting and innovative cultural events.
Event Highlights
- Africa's most exciting street art festival
- James Town neighbourhood transformed into an open-air gallery
- Live music, spoken word, fashion, and performance art
- Free and open to all
- Celebrates Ghanaian and pan-African creativity
What to Do There
- Explore the street art installations
- Watch live music and performance art
- Discover Ghanaian fashion and design
- Visit the James Town lighthouse
- Try street food from local vendors
Event Info
Next Event
Annual — August
Location
James Town, Accra
Duration
2 days
Ticket Price
Free
Travel Tips
- ·The festival is free and open to all
- ·James Town is in central Accra — accessible by taxi or tro-tro
- ·Arrive early on both days to see the most art
- ·The festival is very crowded — keep valuables secure
- ·Combine with a visit to the National Museum of Ghana
Ghana Music Awards & Highlife Concerts
Highlife, Afrobeats, and the best of Ghanaian music live in Accra
Ghana has one of Africa's richest musical traditions — highlife, the genre born in Ghana in the early 20th century, blends traditional rhythms with jazz and Western instruments. Accra's live music scene is thriving, with regular concerts by Ghana's biggest artists including Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, and Shatta Wale. The Ghana Music Awards in May is the highlight of the musical calendar.
Event Highlights
- Ghana Music Awards — the biggest night in Ghanaian music
- Highlife concerts celebrating Ghana's unique musical heritage
- Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, and Shatta Wale performing live
- Accra's vibrant live music venues
- Afrobeats and highlife fusion performances
What to Do There
- Attend the Ghana Music Awards ceremony
- Visit live music venues in Osu and East Legon
- Discover highlife music at traditional venues
- See emerging Ghanaian artists at smaller venues
- Combine with a visit to the W.E.B. Du Bois Centre
Event Info
Next Event
Ghana Music Awards — May annually
Location
Various venues, Accra
Duration
1 evening
Ticket Price
GH₵50–GH₵500 (£3–£30)
Travel Tips
- ·Book tickets for major concerts well in advance
- ·Osu and East Legon have the best concentration of live music venues
- ·The music scene is most active on Friday and Saturday nights
- ·Accra is generally safe for tourists in the main areas
- ·Combine a concert with dinner at one of Accra's excellent restaurants
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