FESTIVALS IN CAPE VERDE
Festivals in Cape Verde are held on each of the islands. They can be joyful, colourful events and consequently fun to watch and in which to participate. The type of festival varies from island to island. Here, we give you a summary of the festivals you might discover when visiting Cape Verde. Many are centred on saints days consequently some villages have their own, relating to their churches dedication. Some events, such as the Gamboa Festival attract musicians from other countries.
Boa Vista
Cruz D’Nho Lôl in May
Santa Cruz in May
Festas de S. João Batista in June
Santo António in June
Santa Isabel in July
Festival of Music of Praia d’Cruz in August
Brava
Festa de Santa Cruz in May
Festas Juninas including Festa de São João Baptista on 24 June
Dia de São Paulinho in July
Sete Sóis Sete Luas Festival varies each year
Fogo
Festa de Bandeira de São Felípe at end of April
São João Baptista in June
Maio
Festa de S. João in June
Festa do Município in September
Festival de Bitxa Rotxa in September
Sal
Carnival on starts three days before Ash Wednesday (often February)
Festa de Santa Cruz in May
Nossa Senhora da Piedade in August
Santa Maria Music Festival in September
Festividades do Município do Sal in September
Santiago
Atlantic Music Expo in April
Kriol Jazz Festival in April
Festa do Município (Praia) in May
Gamboa in May
Tabanca in June
Festa da Nossa Sra. da Graça in August
Festa de Nha Santa Catarina in November
Santo Antão
Festa de Santo António das Pombas in June
Violin Festival in June
Festa de São João Baptista in June
Sete Sóis e Sete Luas time of yeah varies
São Nicolau
Carnival on starts three days before Ash Wednesday
Sodad Festival d’Morna in April
Festa de São João in June
Festival Praia de Tedja in August
Feira Gastronomica Gostos e Sabores do Parque in August
São Vicente
Carnival on starts three days before Ash Wednesday
Festival de Música da Laginha in May
Festas Joaninas “Kolá San Jon” in June
Kavala Fresk Festival “Diplomacia gastronómica” in July
Festival Internacional de Musica da Baía das Gatas in August
Morna Jazz Festival in September
Mindelact Festival Internacional da Teatro in November (time of year may vary)