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Zanzibar International Fashion Festival (Runway Bay Fashion Week)

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  • Price not confirmed

Posted 15 Oct 2026 24 views Forodhani, Old Fort and other Stone Town venues, Urban, Zanzibar Urban/West

Annual Stone Town fashion festival with runway shows at Forodhani and the Old Fort.

Description

East Africa's largest annual fashion and cultural festival, showcasing African and Zanzibari designers with runway shows at historic Stone Town landmarks such as Forodhani and the Old Fort, plus a Christmas fashion market, live music and workshops. Founded by Waiz Shelukindo.

Details

Organiser
Waiz Shelukindo / Runway Bay
Online event
No
Admission
Price not confirmed
Repeats
Yearly
Event status
Going ahead
Note about the status
Confirmed editions found for 2021 (Dec 26-29) and described as ongoing/annual as of a December 2023 article; next 2026/2027 dates not yet announced. Next date to be announced.

Location

Forodhani, Old Fort and other Stone Town venues, Urban, Zanzibar Urban/West

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