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Nairobi's Top Venues Launch Weekend Programs: Times and Prices Inside

Several established local spots are hosting timed programs this weekend with entry costs and start times that visitors can plan around.

By Nairobi Culture Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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RX FEST Round 2 begins at 7:00 AM on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Kasarani Sports Stadium, with tickets from KES 500. The Kilimambogo Trail Marathon starts at 8:00 AM the same day near Ol Donyo Sabuk Town off Thika Road, with entry from KES 2,500. These morning programs sit alongside an afternoon exhibition and evening gatherings at other Nairobi locations.

Weekend schedules at fixed venues give visitors clear options for early starts, midday cultural stops and late-night viewings without needing to search for new sites each time. Kasarani Sports Stadium and Nairobi Street Kitchen already appear on local event listings, so first-time attendees can reach them using standard transport routes along Thika Road and central Nairobi roads.

Kasarani Sports Stadium

Visitors heading to the stadium for RX FEST Round 2 should arrive before the 7:00 AM start listed for Saturday, July 18, 2026. Entry begins at KES 500, allowing access to the program at this well-known sports facility in Nairobi.

Area Near Ol Donyo Sabuk Town

The Kilimambogo Trail Marathon requires an 8:00 AM start on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from the location off Thika Road. Entry starts at KES 2,500, and the trail setting suits participants who prefer an outdoor route outside the city centre.

Kairos Atelier and Nairobi Street Kitchen

Mikwaruzo: An Etching and Aquatint Exhibition opens at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Kairos Atelier. Later the same evening at 8:00 PM, the 100 Cities Project: Fighting Loneliness (Dinner with Strangers) takes place at Nairobi Street Kitchen. Both venues operate on standard Nairobi schedules that allow drop-in attendance once tickets are secured.

Ballpoint Social Club

The World Cup Final 2026 screening is scheduled for 10:00 PM on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Ballpoint Social Club. Visitors can use this as the final stop of the weekend at a venue already listed for public screenings in Nairobi.

Prices and start times are drawn directly from current event listings. Visitors should confirm availability through the platforms that posted the details, such as Eventbrite and Ticketsasa, before heading out. No additional events or changes are indicated beyond the times and locations already published.