Discover Nairobi's thriving contemporary art scene across Kilimani, Westlands, and Parklands. Where to see African artists, gallery openings, and the $15M+ local art market.
Navigate Kenya's capital through its layered past—where British architecture meets Kikuyu traditions, and contemporary creativity honours centuries of identity.
A grassroots movement of artists and historians across Eastleigh, Parklands and the CBD is rewiring how the city remembers itself—one neighbourhood archive at a time.
From Kibera to Westlands, a new generation of designers is transforming Nairobi into a global fashion capital while reclaiming the narrative of African creativity.
A new generation of muralists and graffiti writers is transforming neglected walls across Eastleigh, Mathare and Industrial Area into galleries of radical creativity.
As developers eye prime real estate in Nairobi's historic quarters, a grassroots movement is demanding the government protect cultural landmarks before they vanish forever.
From Kibera's emerging studios to Westlands' flagship galleries, Nairobi's fashion and design scene is reshaping East African culture—here's your essential guide.
Behind the glitz of Fashion Week shows lies a gritty ecosystem of seamstresses, pattern-makers, and entrepreneurs who transformed informal tailoring into a multi-billion-shilling creative industry.
A dedicated group of historians, musicians, and activists have spent two decades rescuing Nairobi's heritage from demolition—and redefining what it means to be Nairobian.
From intimate Eastleigh studios to packed Afrobeats nights in Westlands, a new generation of musicians is building momentum that rivals established names.
What began as rebellious murals in the 2000s has transformed River Road and Eastleigh into internationally recognised creative hubs that shape the city's cultural identity.
From intimate studio productions in Westlands to large-scale classical performances, Nairobi's vibrant culture circuit offers something for every taste—and most tickets won't break the bank.
Decades of evolution have transformed Kenya's capital from a hub of tailoring workshops into a recognised creative powerhouse shaping African design on the world stage.
From intimate jazz lounges in Westlands to rooftop festivals in the CBD, here's what international visitors need to know about catching live entertainment in Kenya's capital.
A new generation of artists is breaking away from established aesthetics, claiming gallery walls across Westlands and Parklands with bold, locally-rooted work that's catching the attention of collectors and curators alike.
Three decades of transformation have turned the city's food culture from colonial relics and basic fare into a dynamic ecosystem reflecting Kenya's creative ambitions.
From the Nairobi Restaurant Week in upscale Westlands to the raw energy of the Nairobi International Film Festival in Parklands, here's how to time your visit for maximum cultural immersion.
A new generation of playwrights, filmmakers and performers is challenging convention in Kenya's capital, creating bold work in intimate venues from Eastleigh to Kilimani.
A grassroots movement of muralists and designers is transforming neighbourhoods like Kibera and Eastleigh into open-air galleries, proving that community-led art is reshaping how the city sees itself.
From colonial architecture to thriving contemporary art scenes, Nairobi's heritage tells the story of Kenya's transformation—and it's waiting to be discovered on foot.
A new generation of curators and artists are breaking the mould in spaces from Parklands to Westlands, proving that Kenya's creative future belongs to those willing to challenge convention.
From Mathare's sprawling murals to Westlands' gallery walls, Nairobi's creative districts offer an unfiltered glimpse into Kenya's contemporary visual culture.
From abandoned warehouses in Kibera to prestigious galleries in Westlands, meet the curators, artists, and entrepreneurs who bet on Nairobi's cultural future—and won.
From Westlands to Kilimani, a grassroots movement of chefs, entrepreneurs and neighbourhood groups is challenging how the capital eats, drinks and gathers.
As murals and installations transform neighbourhoods from Mathare to Westlands, street art has become the unexpected arbiter of Nairobi's cultural narrative.
A new generation of cultural custodians is challenging established narratives and bringing forgotten voices to the forefront of Kenya's heritage conversation.
The visionaries and promoters who transformed East Africa's capital into a thriving concert destination reveal how persistence, pocket change, and passion built a scene from nothing.
A coalition of young producers, venue owners and artists across Westlands, Kilimani and the CBD is quietly transforming how the city experiences theatre and independent cinema.
A grassroots movement of muralists, designers and community organisers is transforming forgotten neighbourhoods into open-air galleries—and forcing the city to reckon with street art as legitimate culture.
Decades of growth from the National Museum's quiet dominance to today's vibrant network of independent spaces reveal a city that has learned to champion its own artists.
As summer events season peaks, emerging artists and producers are claiming prime slots on the city's most prestigious stages—signalling a shift in who gets to shape the region's cultural conversation.
A new generation of muralists and graffiti artists are transforming neglected walls across Eastleigh, Parklands and the Industrial Area into galleries that challenge the city's cultural establishment.
A new generation of voices is reshaping Nairobi's arts scene, moving beyond traditional gallery spaces to challenge narratives and claim creative control.
After years of uncertainty, independent concert halls across the city are expanding their lineups and capacity, signalling a genuine cultural shift among young Nairobians.
A new generation of culinary entrepreneurs is challenging the status quo across Westlands, Kilimani and Karen, blending tradition with innovation to shape the capital's next chapter.
From Eastlands to Westlands, a new generation of muralists and installation artists is claiming walls, galleries, and public spaces—moving beyond spray cans to challenge how Nairobi sees itself.
What began as intimate cultural happenings in Westlands has evolved into a year-round calendar that attracts international audiences and defines the city's creative identity.
Nairobi's arts ecosystem has evolved from a handful of missionary-backed institutions into a thriving hub attracting international collectors, emerging artists, and cultural tourists.
A journey through decades of culinary transformation reveals how Nairobi's dining culture shifted from simple street fare to a globally competitive gastronomic destination.
Decades after the first performances graced the National Theatre, Nairobi's performing arts ecosystem has evolved from a colonial curiosity into a thriving, youth-driven cultural force.
Behind every gallery opening and heritage festival in the city lies a network of unsung visionaries who transformed abandoned spaces and fading narratives into thriving cultural landmarks.
Three decades of transformation have turned a city of matatu stops and street food into a destination for fine dining, craft beverages, and cross-cultural gastronomy.
A new generation of artists, historians and curators is mining Nairobi's layered past to forge a distinctly Kenyan future—and they're doing it from Eastleigh to Kilimani.
From derelict warehouses to world-class exhibition spaces, the architects of Nairobi's contemporary art scene reveal how persistence, partnership, and passion rewrote the city's cultural map.
As Nairobi's event ecosystem flourishes, the city is shedding its reputation as merely a business hub to emerge as a cultural powerhouse that shapes African arts on the continental stage.
From intimate jazz clubs in Westlands to rooftop festivals in Kilimani, Nairobi's thriving concert scene is no longer a sideline—it's become the beating heart of the city's creative identity.
What began as a handful of European-focused institutions in Westlands has evolved into a thriving ecosystem of artist-run spaces and independent galleries reflecting Kenya's creative renaissance.
