Sauti za Busara: Call for Artists 2026 - Zanzibar

23 April 2025

📸: Aclovious Benedicto

Sauti za Busara invites artists to illuminate the stage within the world heritage site of Ngome Kongwe for the 23rd edition of the festival, scheduled for February 6 - 8, 2026. 

This year, Sauti za Busara will fill the streets of Stone Town, Zanzibar, with 100% LIVE African music, set against the backdrop of one of the world's most vibrant and culturally rich destinations.

Applications are welcome from musicians across Africa and the diaspora, with a particular focus on live performances, female-led acts, and emerging voices eager to share their stories. 

To apply, interested artists can visit the Call for Artists page on the festival's WEBSITE and submit their applications.

The deadline for applications is July 31, 2025.