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Accra’s November brings a full marathon, four business events, a new sculpture show and a nine-day cultural tour. Here is the month, week by week, with only listings we could confirm.
ACCRA, Ghana’s coastal capital, packs its November calendar into business events early and big public events mid-month. This guide is for expats, digital nomads and long-stay visitors who want things to do in Accra in November 2026 without chasing dead listings.
Every event below was checked against the organiser’s own page or an official announcement on 28 October 2026. Where no price is published, we say so rather than guess.
Key Facts
- Biggest public event: the 35th Accra Marathon on Saturday 14 November, with more than 8,000 runners expected.
- Business calendar: Africa Virtual Asset Summit, New Africa Capital Forum, Tech in Ghana and GJTI Expo, a one-day trade fair.
- No nationwide public holiday in November; Farmers’ Day is Friday 4 December.
- Cedi rate used: GH₵11.64 per US$1 (market rate, 28 October 2026).
1 to 5 November: Summits Open the Month
Monday 2 November to Tuesday 3 November
Africa Virtual Asset Summit 2026
Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra · Price not published
Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC, the capital-markets regulator) hosts two days on tokenisation, which means turning real-world assets into digital tokens. Its stated aim is a proposed “Accra Declaration” of shared principles for virtual assets across Africa.
Wednesday 4 November to Thursday 5 November
New Africa Capital Forum 2026
Accra · Price not published
The forum, run by the events company VX Live, brings together founders, fund managers and development banks under the theme “Infinite Horizons: Investing in the Future”. The organiser expects more than 300 delegates, and a gala awards dinner is ticketed separately.
Thursday 5 November
New Africa Capital Champions Awards 2026
Accra; venue not stated · Price not published
Listings describe the awards as the grand finale of the forum. The organiser sells the gala dinner as a separate ticket, so ask at nacapitalforum.com for its price.
The first three listings fall within four days, so one business trip can cover them. Confirm each event’s registration rules with its organiser.
6 to 15 November: Culture, Sculpture and a Marathon
Friday 6 November to Sunday 15 November
Ghana Luxury Cultural Immersion 2026
Tang Palace Hotel, Accra · From US$4,989 per person in a double room (US$200 deposit)
SC Luxe Travels, a travel company, sells a nine-day, eight-night package at a five-star hotel. The itinerary lists an African naming ceremony, a heritage tour of the Cape Coast and Elmina castles, a Volta River sunset trip, drumming lessons and a cooking class.
Wednesday 11 November
Osoro Ne Asaase: Frederick Okai Sculpture Exhibition
Nubuke Foundation, Accra · Price not published
The Nubuke Foundation, a contemporary art centre, opens a solo show by sculptor Frederick Okai on 11 November. It runs until 14 April 2027, so there is no need to rush.
Saturday 14 November
First National Bank Accra Marathon
Independence Square, Accra · GH₵150 (about US$13) or GH₵200 (about US$17)
The 35th edition brings back the full 42.2 km race, with a 10 km open race and a free 10 km race for under-18s. The race starts at 6:00 a.m., and organisers expect more than 8,000 participants.
The GH₵150 fee is for the full marathon and GH₵200 is for the 10 km open race, both including insurance. Register through eGotickets, the race’s ticketing platform, where group rates for ten runners also appear.
16 to 30 November: Technology and Trade
Tuesday 24 November to Wednesday 25 November
Tech in Ghana 2026
The Palms Convention Centre, Accra · Price not published
The conference theme is “From Ecosystem to Economy: Building the Industries of the Future”, covering finance, artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure. Organisers expect more than 500 attendees, and tickets are sold through eGotickets.
Saturday 28 November
GJTI Expo 2026
Cedi Conference Centre, University of Ghana, Legon · Price not published
The organiser, Asia-Ghana Trade and Investment Co., runs the one-day expo from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with delegates, exhibitors and sponsors from Africa and Asia. A pre-expo tour on 23 to 25 November is for selected international delegates only.
Planning Your Accra in November
November is a transition month, as Accra moves from its minor rainy season towards the drier months. Expect warm, humid days with some showers.
Carry water and a light rain layer, especially if you move between air-conditioned venues and the street. A small umbrella is enough for most November showers.
Ghana has no nationwide public holiday in November 2026, according to the 2026 statutory calendar. Banks, offices and most businesses should keep normal hours until Farmers’ Day, which falls on Friday 4 December.
Farmers’ Day honours the country’s farmers and fishers and is always the first Friday of December. Plan any December errands around that long weekend.
We use GH₵11.64 per US$1, the rate from RT, a financial-data provider, on 28 October 2026, for every conversion in this guide.Rates move daily and street bureaus charge more than the interbank rate.
Check the day’s rate before you exchange large sums.The US State Department rates Ghana at Level 2, which means exercise increased caution, mainly because of crime.
Its advisory cites violent crime such as carjacking and street mugging, so check it again before you fly.Heavy traffic is common at rush hours, so leave extra time for events at the Kempinski and the University of Ghana.
Confirm your route and start time with the organiser a day before you go.Prices and times can change after a listing goes up.
Always confirm with the organiser before you travel or pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest events in Accra in November 2026?
The First National Bank (FNB) Accra Marathon on 14 November leads the month. Business events follow: the New Africa Capital Forum (4 to 5 November), Tech in Ghana (24 to 25 November) and the GJTI Expo (28 November).
Is there a public holiday in Ghana in November 2026?
Ghana has no nationwide public holiday in November 2026. The next is Farmers’ Day on Friday 4 December.
How much does it cost to enter the Accra Marathon?
Entry is GH₵150 (about US$13) for the 42.2 km race and GH₵200 (about US$17) for the 10 km open race. The under-18 10 km race is free.
What is the weather like in Accra in November?
Expect warm, humid days with some showers as the rains ease.
How do I buy tickets for Accra events in November 2026?
Use each organiser’s own page: nacapitalforum.com, egotickets.com for the marathon, techinghanaconference.com and gjtiexpo.com. Several events do not publish prices, so ask the organiser before paying anyone else.
Sources: nacapitalforum.com, egotickets.com (Accra Marathon), techinghanaconference.com, gjtiexpo.com, nubukefoundation.com, SC Luxe Travels listing, Securities and Exchange Commission Ghana (AVAS 2026), travel.state.gov. Retrieved 28 October 2026.
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