[FEBRUARY 2026 CULTURAL PROGRAM]
Dear art lovers, dear students, dear partners,
February marks an exciting continuation of the cultural season at Alliance Française de Dar es Salaam, bringing together music, cinema, live art, and language exchange — a month celebrating creativity, heritage, and shared experiences across cultures.
🎨 Art lovers, join us for a playful and participatory Live Painting Performance with Eddy Ekete (DRC). In this collective art experience, the audience becomes part of the artwork in the Alliance’s courtyard, transforming chance, movement, and collaboration into a living piece of art.
🗓 Wednesday, February 4, at 7:30 PM | The Courtyard | Free Entrance
🎶 Music lovers, enjoy powerful editions of Jumatano Groove, featuring outstanding artists from across the region and beyond:
Jumatano Groove #163 – Lindigo (RE/FR), Maloya, followed by Msafiri Zawose (TZ), Gogo-Fusion — Wednesday, February 4
Jumatano Groove #164 – Makadem & Adela Mwende (KE) — Wednesday, February 11
Jumatano Groove #165 – Tom Ongala (TZ), Bongo Beat — Wednesday, February 18
Jumatano Groove #166 – Bahati Female Band (TZ), Afro-Fusion — Wednesday, February 25
All concerts take place at Le Jardin, at 7:30 PM | Free Entrance
🎬 Cinema lovers, we are delighted to announce the return of MUVI KALI, our curated film series highlighting powerful voices from Africa and beyond. This month’s screenings include:
Still Okay to Date? by Kefa Igilo (TZ) — Tuesday, February 10
📍 Goethe-Institut, Alykhan Road | 🕡 6:30 PM | Free Entrance
Makongo by Elvis Sabin Ngaïbino (CAR) & Chambre n°1 by Leila Thiam (CAR) — Tuesday, February 17
📍 Le Jardin – Alliance Française, 6:30 PM | Free Entrance
In Liebe, Eure Hilde by Andreas Dresen (DE) — Tuesday, February 24
📍 Goethe-Institut, Alykhan Road | 🕡 6:30 PM | Free Entrance
🗣️ Language enthusiasts, connect and exchange at our Language Café, a relaxed space to practice Kiswahili, French, English, German, and more through conversation and games.
🗓 Saturday, February 21 | 4:00–6:00 PM | Le Jardin | Free Entrance
📚 Students, French and Kiswahili classes are available all year round — online or on-site, from A1 to C2, including private tuition.
✨ Alliance Française de Dar es Salaam looks forward to welcoming you throughout February for a month filled with culture, dialogue, and creative encounters.