Sauti za Busara, Zanzibar’s popular music festival is scheduled for February 11-16, 2010.
Featuring top-quality musical performances by more than 400 established and upcoming artists (40 groups in total), Sauti za Busara has already established itself as one of Africa’s leading music festivals. It is an event that unites people in celebration.
The main stage of the festival is within Stone Town’s historic Old Fort. Performances run from Thursday through til Sunday, starting in the late afternoon, and continuing virtually non-stop into the evening, with the final band taking to the stage around midnight.
For visitors, tickets are $16/day general admission (standing) or $28/day seating. Tickets for all 4 days is $36/person general admission or $64/person for seating.