Events in Senegal

Information about festivals and other events in Senegal.

Festivals in Senegal

Saint Louis Jazz Festival
Jazz music festival held every year, usually in May or June.

Arts du Sous-Verre
Contemporary and traditional glass painting festival, usually held near the end of January.

Dak�Art
Art festival held every other year, in even years, usually the second week in May. Features painting, sculpture, and interior design from all over Africa.

Le Printemps des Cordes
Festival celebrating African traditional string instruments that is usually held in May.

Recidak
African film festival usually held near the end of June.

Sports Events in Senegal

Dakar Rally in Senegal (1978-2007)
This rally raid type off road auto race from Paris, France to Dakar, Senegal was moved to South America after the 2008 event was cancelled for security reasons.

Sports Events Hosted by Senegal
- 2006: 8th African Swimming Championships (Dakar)
- 1998: 11th African Athletics Championships (Dakar)
- 1992: 18th African Cup of Nations / Pan Africa Soccer Tournament
- 1979: African Athletics Championships (Dakar)

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