About Lusaka Fringe Festival
A new multi-disciplinary arts festival launching in Lusaka, Zambia, providing an inclusive platform for African artists to present bold, innovative work and engage diverse audiences.
Our History
Lusaka Fringe Festival is a newly established multi-disciplinary arts festival launching this year in Lusaka, Zambia. The festival is designed to provide an inclusive and professionally managed platform for African artists to present bold, innovative work while engaging diverse local and international audiences.
Positioned at the intersection of artistic expression and community development, Lusaka Fringe brings together theatre, dance, music, film, spoken word, and visual arts. The festival prioritises accessibility, artistic experimentation, and cross-cultural exchange, with a strong emphasis on emerging voices and underrepresented perspectives.
As a new initiative, Lusaka Fringe is intentionally structured to be lean, adaptable, and impact-driven. The festival aims to contribute to the growth of Zambia's creative economy by supporting artists, developing audiences, creating employment opportunities, and fostering international collaboration. Through strategic partnerships and responsible stewardship of resources, Lusaka Fringe Festival seeks to establish itself as a sustainable cultural platform that strengthens artistic practice, builds regional networks, and positions Lusaka as a growing hub for contemporary African arts.
Our Mission
To amplify African voices, nurture emerging talent, and create inclusive spaces for experimental work that challenges conventions, inspires innovation, and fosters meaningful connections within communities.
Our Vision
To be Africa's leading open-access arts festival, recognized globally for our commitment to cultural diversity, artistic excellence, and the transformative power of creative expression.
Our Core Values
Accessibility
Arts belong to everyone. We remove barriers to participation and attendance.
Innovation
We embrace experimentation and push the boundaries of creative expression.
Community
We build connections between artists, audiences, and communities.
Cultural Exchange
We celebrate diversity and foster cross-cultural understanding.
Meet Our Team
Kevin McJohnson Mulenga
Festival Director
“I hold the vision, build the partnerships, and make sure the festival actually happens.”
Damiano Chilekwa
Creative & Artistic Director
“I shape the stories, the voices, and the artistic risk Lusaka Fringe will be known for.”
Twaambo Bukku
Operations & Production Director
“I turn ideas into schedules, venues, and shows that run on time.”
Memory Sampa
Marketing & Communications Director
“I connect the work to the audience and make sure Lusaka Fringe is seen, heard, and remembered.”
Our Achievements
Festival Founded
Lusaka Fringe launched as Zambia's first open-access arts festival.
Get In Touch
Ready to join the Lusaka Fringe community? We'd love to hear from you.
info@lusakafringe.com
Phone
+260 211 123 456
Address
Lusaka, Zambia