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Events & Things Happening in Cotonou

Business conferences, economic forums, and cultural and professional events in Cotonou.

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What to do in Cotonou this weekend? The events and outings agenda (2026)Cotonou
Free Admission
JANVIER 2026
JANV9
Vodun Days in Ouidah: programme, rituals, and practical guide (2026)Ouidah beach and historic center[object Object]
Free (open access to the esplanades and beach)
MAI 2026
MAI22
Nonvitcha Festival in Grand-Popo: a century of Xwla brotherhood (2026)Place Nonvitché and the beaches of Grand-Popo[object Object]
Free (public event; concerts and evening parties may charge admission)
JUILLET 2026
JUIL28
FDC 2026: Forum Diaspora Connect in CotonouAzalaï Hotel Cotonou[object Object]
Online registration required
AOÛT 2026
AOÛT1
Xwemexwe: the great homecoming festival of the Ouémé Valley (2026)Towns of the Ouémé Valley (rotating host town)[object Object]
Free (open access to fairs and parades, galas by invitation)
AOÛT4
WSF Cotonou 2026: the 17th World Social ForumCotonou[object Object]
Online registration
AOÛT14
The Yam Festival in Savalou (Tenkon): Tradition and Tasting (2026)Royal Palace and Public Squares of Savalou[object Object]
Free (public access to festivities)
OCTOBRE 2026
OCTO21
African Conference on Research in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics 2026Polytechnique Informatique de Cotonou[object Object]
See venue for expression of interest
JUILLET 2027
JUIL12
International Pineapple Symposium — Cotonou 2027Cotonou[object Object]
See venue for expression of interest