First-ever World Music and Tourism Festival set in Kinshasa
Time to Jam in the Heart of the Congo!
Get ready for the First-ever World Music and Tourism Festival in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, cranking up the volume from 16th to 18th July, 2025! This explosive event is a collaboration between President Félix Tshisekedi's government and UN Tourism, aimed at giving the DRC some well-deserved international spotlight[1][2][3].
Music, food, and fervent discussion are on the cards at this zesty fest. Witness an eclectic mix of traditional, urban, and folk performances from around the globe, as well as mind-blowing, rhythmic experiences[3]. Immersive discussions will weave themes like music as a universal language, copyright and intellectual property, cultural innovation, digital transformation, and youth empowerment[3].
Cutting-edge performances will unfold across three spectacular venues:- A glistening new temple of arts (Centre Culturel des Arts)[3], funded by Chinese and US dollars, will host most of the musical mayhem.- Palais du Peuple, capturing the magnificent architecture of Beijing's Great Hall of the People, makes for an eye-catching backdrop.- Gare Centrale, undergoing a fabulous revamp, will be brimming with festival energy[3].
Don't forget the foodie delights, the ** arts and crafts exhibition park, guided city tours, and Congo River excursions** if you're craving some cultural and culinary immersion[3].
The festival marks a strategic moment for the travel and tourism sector, chime in on the rhythm of a new 18.8% growth in music tourism worldwide[4]. Expect thrilling concerts, trendy events, and governments pouring money into music festivals and gigs, all adding fuel to the fire of this global trend[4].
Aligning itself with the United Nations Tourism Agenda for Africa and the vision of Tourism for Inclusive Growth, the festival's core purpose is to boost Brand Africa, honor cultural heritage, empower young people, and strengthen South-South ties between Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean, and beyond[3].
Discover the captivating fusion of rhythms, flavors, ideas, and people at the World Music and Tourism Festival, Kinshasa 2025. Don't miss out – registration closes on June 27, 2025[3].
[1] Kinshasa, DRC ranked 5th most dangerous country by the Global Peace Index's 2024 ranking.[2] DRC's Congolese Rumba recognized as UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage in December 2021.[3] Festival details derived from press release and new official website.[4] New Grand View Research report projects 18.8% worldwide music travel growth over the next five years.[5] Organisers' emphasis on festival's alignment with UN Tourism priorities and the goal of Tourism for Inclusive Growth.
- The First-ever World Music and Tourism Festival in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, promises an explosion of music, food, and discussions from 16th to 18th July, 2025.
- Attendees can expect an eclectic mix of traditional, urban, and folk performances, as well as insightful discussions on music as a universal language, copyright, cultural innovation, and digital transformation.
- Performances will take place across three spectacular destinations, including the glistening new Centre Culturel des Arts and the architecturally stunning Palais du Peuple and Gare Centrale.
- Apart from music, visitors can enjoy foodie delights, arts and crafts exhibitions, guided city tours, and Congo River excursions for a cultural and culinary immersion.
- The festival aligns with the United Nations Tourism Agenda for Africa, aiming to boost Brand Africa, honor cultural heritage, empower youth, and strengthen South-South ties.
- This event marks a strategic moment for the travel and tourism sector, with a projected 18.8% growth in music tourism worldwide and governments increasing investments in music festivals and concerts.
- Don't miss out on registration for the World Music and Tourism Festival in Kinshasa 2025, closing on June 27, 2025.
