Top Music Events in Ghana You Can’t Miss | 2025 Concerts & Festivals
Top Music Events in Ghana You Can’t Miss | 2025 Concerts & Festivals
Here are some popular music events in Ghana that attract large crowds and feature renowned artists:
1. **Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA)**
This prestigious awards event celebrates the best of Ghanaian music across various genres. It typically includes performances from top artists and attracts a wide audience.
2. **Chale Wote Street Art Festival**
While this is more of an arts festival, it features live performances by musicians, street performances, and music-driven art installations. It takes place in Accra and is a celebration of Ghanaian creativity.
3. **Sankofa Festival**
A celebration of Ghanaian music, arts, and culture, this festival takes place annually and often includes both traditional and contemporary music performances.
4. **Afrochella**
A highly anticipated event, Afrochella showcases the best of African music and culture, attracting top-tier artists from Ghana and across the continent. It’s a vibrant festival that celebrates African music, fashion, and food.
5. **Year of Return Concerts and Events**
In recent years, Ghana has hosted concerts and events as part of the “Year of Return” initiative, marking 400 years since the first enslaved Africans arrived in the United States. The concerts feature music from Ghanaian artists and international performers.
6. **Afrobeat Festival Ghana**
This event focuses on the Afrobeat genre and brings together musicians from across Africa to perform for audiences in Ghana, blending African rhythms with international influences.
7. **The Ghana Music Week Festival**
Held annually, this event focuses on promoting Ghanaian music across genres, from traditional to contemporary styles, with a week full of concerts, award shows, and conferences.
8. **Tigo Ghana Music Festival**
Another major music festival that brings together top Ghanaian and international acts. It is a popular event for music lovers.
9. **MTN Music Festival**
Sponsored by MTN, this festival often features performances from the top Ghanaian artists and is one of the largest music events in the country.
10. **Akwaaba UK – Ghana Music Awards UK**
This is an international offshoot of the VGMA, showcasing Ghanaian music and culture to the diaspora in the UK, featuring live music performances, awards, and celebrations of Ghanaian talent.
These events are a great way to discover new music, enjoy live performances, and experience the rich musical heritage of Ghana.
