100 Festivals in Ghana and the People Who Celebrate Them

Festivals in Ghana are everywhere — you’ll find one happening almost every week somewhere in the country. Ghana is a land full of rhythm, tradition, and resilience, where these lively celebrations aren’t just colorful events; they’re heartfelt expressions of heritage, community, and the stories that connect generations.

Whether it’s the Ga people in Accra marking Homowo or the Dagombas lighting up the night during the Fire Festival in Tamale, each festival reflects the amazing ethnic diversity Ghana has to offer. So, if you’re planning a trip or just curious about African culture, here’s the ultimate list of 100 festivals in Ghana and the wonderful people who bring them to life.

Southern Ghana Festivals

Ga-Dangme People (Greater Accra, Ada, Prampram)

• Homowo – Celebrated by the Ga people to hoot at hunger.
• Asafotufiam – Ada festival honoring ancient warriors.
• Ngmayem – Traditional Krobo harvest festival.
• Kpledjoo – Precursor to Homowo, celebrates cleansing of the sea.
• Gologo – Shai Hills’ sacred observance with ancient rituals.

Akan People (Ashanti, Akuapem, Akyem, Fante)

• Akwasidae – Celebrated every 42 days in the Ashanti Kingdom to honor ancestors.
• Adae Kese – Grand version of Akwasidae.
• Odwira – Akuapem people’s purification and renewal.
• Fetu Afahye – Cape Coast’s harvest festival.
• Bakatue – Elmina’s symbolic “opening of the lagoon.”
• Aboakyer – Winneba’s deer hunting festival by the Effutu people.
• Edina Bronya – Elmina’s Christmas-like celebration.
• Kundum – Celebrated in Axim and Nzema areas to drive out evil spirits.
• Mmoaninko – Offinso festival to honor bravery.
• Papa Festival – Denkyira festival in memory of ancestors.

Ewe People (Volta Region)

• Hogbetsotso – Anlo-Ewe festival commemorating their escape from Notsie.
• Asogli Yam Festival – Honoring the yam harvest in Ho.
• Dzawuwu Festival – Celebrated by the Agave people.
• Amu (Rice) Festival – Celebrated by the people of Vane.
• Ngonug Festival – Celebrated by the Ave-Dakpa people

Northern Ghana Festivals

Dagombas, Mamprusis, Nanumbas (Northern Region)

• Bugum (Fire) Festival – Reenacts a historic search for a lost prince.
• Damba Festival – Islamic-rooted celebration with horse parades and drumming.
• Kpini Chugu – Guinea fowl festival.
• Chimsi Chugu – Smock-wearing spiritual rites.
• Baamaaya – Commemorates survival after famine.
• Tingkateni Festival – Celebrated by the Bimoba people.
• Zumbenti Festival – Celebrated in Walewale.

Upper West and Upper East Regions

• Kobine Festival – Lawra festival with intense dancing.
• Kakube Festival – Nandom’s celebration of land and ancestors.
• Feok Festival – Celebrated by the Builsa.
• Zekula Festival – Observed by the Gonjaland people.

Central & Bono-Ahafo Region Festivals

• Kwafie Festival – Dormaa traditional ancestral fire ceremony.
• Munufie Festival – Celebrated in Techiman.
• Apoo Festival – Celebrated in Wenchi and Techiman for purification.
• Yam Festival – Celebrated in Atebubu and Yeji.
• Kyenkyen Festival – Celebrated by the people of Drobo.

Pan-African and Diaspora-Focused Festivals

• PANAFEST – Biennial event celebrating Pan-Africanism.
• Emancipation Day – Commemoration of African liberation from slavery.
• Chale Wote Street Art Festival – Accra’s avant-garde art and performance explosion.
• Black Star Line Festival – Music festival highlighting African diaspora unity.
• Back2Africa Festival – Celebrated in Cape Coast and Elmina.

Lesser-Known & Local Festivals (By Region)

Western Region:

• Ankos Festival (Takoradi Masquerade)
• Nkronu Festival – Wassa people.

Eastern Region:

• Ohum Festival – Akuapem and Larteh traditional rites.
• Afenorto Festival – Mepe town reunion and development.

Oti Region:

• Likpe Yam Festival
• Kotokoli Eid Observances

Savannah Region:

• Sonyo Festival – Lobi people.

North East Region:

• Kukube Festival – Bunkpurugu.

Religious Festivals in Ghana

Traditional Festivals

• All Adae, Odwira, Homowo, Kundum, and Hogbetsotso festivals fall under this.

Islamic Celebrations

• Eid al-Fitr
• Eid al-Adha
• Damba (unique to Northern Ghana)

Christian Celebrations

• Easter Paragliding Festival (Kwahu)
• Christmas Eve and Masquerade Parades (Takoradi)

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