Likoma Island Festival

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15th – 18th October 2026

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Likoma Island Festival takes place every second week of October, starting in 2014. It takes place at Likoma Island on the North Eastern side of Lake Malawi.

The 2026 Likoma Island Festival will therefore be held from 15th – 18th October 2026 at Likoma Island.

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Likoma Island Festival Gets K12 Million Boost from Chilambula

‎Member of Parliament for Likoma Islands and Deputy Minister of Health and Sanitation, Charles Chilambula, has injected K12 million into this year’s Likoma Island Festival (LIFE), giving a major boost to the cultural event. ‎Speaking during a LIFE press briefing...

May 11, 2026 Read More

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Likoma Island Festival 2026 Set for October with Focus on Tourism, Arts and Culture

The organisers of the Likoma Island Festival have confirmed that the 2026 edition will run from October 15 to 18 on Likoma Island, with a series of pre-event activities scheduled to begin as early as April both on and off...

Mar 27, 2026 Read More

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Likoma Island Festival Receives K10 Million Grant from Copyright Fund for 2026 Preparations

Likoma, February 27, 2026 – The Likoma Island Festival (LIFE) has received a boost ahead of its 2026 edition, with the Copyright Fund awarding the festival K10 million to support preparations for the event scheduled for October 15–18. Festival Director...

Mar 27, 2026 Read More