What to Do in Dar es Salaam in November 2026: Summits, Music and a Property Expo
DAR ES SALAAM · Culture
Ten confirmed events fill Dar es Salaam in November 2026, from a security summit on 7 November to a property expo from 20 to 22 November. Here is the month, day by day.
DAR ES SALAAM — This monthly guide is for people who live here, not weekend tourists. It lists the things to do in Dar es Salaam in November 2026 that we could confirm with the organiser, venue or ticket seller.
The month starts with a security summit at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre, the city’s main conference hall. Live shows and a boxing night follow at The Super Dome, an entertainment venue in Masaki, an upmarket coastal neighbourhood.
Mid-month, three trade fairs open at the Diamond Jubilee Expo Centre, an exhibition hall in Upanga. Prices in Tanzanian shillings (TZS) are converted at about TZS 2,630 per US$ (RT, a financial-data provider, 23 October 2026).
5 to 7 November: Summit and Music
Friday 6 November, evening
Music Festival
The Super Dome, Masaki · Price not published
The venue calendar lists this festival for the evening of 6 November but names no acts. Check the venue page for ticket news before you plan the evening.
Saturday 7 November, 6:00 PM
International Peace and Security Summit 2026, 2nd Edition
Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre, Shaaban Robert Street, city centre · Regular TZS 100,000 (about US$38), VIP TZS 150,000 (about US$57), VVIP TZS 300,000 (about US$114)
Tickets are sold through Ticketsasa, a Tanzanian online ticket seller, in three tiers. The listing names no speakers, so read the programme before you pay for a higher tier.
Saturday 7 November, evening
Mbili Abel Concert
The Super Dome, Masaki · Price not published
The venue calendar lists this concert for the evening of 7 November, the same night as the summit across town. Choose one early, because traffic between the two venues can be slow.
9 to 14 November: Business Summit, Boxing and Gospel Awards
Monday 9 to Wednesday 11 November
Africa Connect (AFRICON) Leadership, Investment & Entrepreneurship Summit and Awards 2026
Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre, city centre · Free registration listed
The organiser, Leading Women of Africa, takes sign-ups on Luma, an online event registration platform. The programme includes business-to-government meetings on 10 November, so register early if you want a meeting slot.
Friday 13 November, evening
Boxing Event
The Super Dome, Masaki · Price not published
The venue calendar lists a boxing night on 13 November without naming the fighters. Ask the venue for ticket details closer to the date.
Saturday 14 November, evening
East Africa Gospel Music Awards (EAGMA) 2026
The Super Dome, Masaki · Price not published
The venue says the awards honour gospel music from seven East African countries. Expect a long evening, so plan your transport home in advance.
18 to 22 November: Trade Fairs and Property
Wednesday 18 to Friday 20 November, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
27th Autoexpo Tanzania 2026
Diamond Jubilee Expo Centre, Malik Road, Upanga · Free admission listed
Expo Group, a Dubai trade-fair organiser, stages this motor-trade show for cars, spare parts and accessories. Go on the first day for the widest choice of exhibitors.
Wednesday 18 to Friday 20 November, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
26th Indusmach Tanzania 2026
Diamond Jubilee Expo Centre, Malik Road, Upanga · Price not published
This Expo Group show covers industrial machinery and manufacturing equipment. It runs on the same days and at the same venue as the car and hardware shows, so one trip covers all three.
Wednesday 18 to Friday 20 November, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
7th Tools & Hardware Tanzania 2026
Diamond Jubilee Expo Centre, Malik Road, Upanga · Price not published
Expo Group lists tools, hardware, materials and machinery for this edition. It is useful if you are renovating or buying building supplies, so bring a list of what you need.
Friday 20 to Sunday 22 November
Tanzania Real Estate Expo (TAREX) 2026
The Super Dome, Masaki · Price not published
TAREX is a three-day property exhibition at the Super Dome, an entertainment venue in Masaki. Foreign residents weighing a home purchase should check ownership rules for non-citizens before visiting any developer stand.
Planning Your Dar es Salaam November
No Tanzania-wide public holiday is listed for November 2026, and the next fixed national holiday is Independence Day on 9 December. Offices, banks and shops should keep normal hours, but confirm any one-off announcement with the government.
Getting around at night is easiest by taxi or ride-hailing app, especially for events in Masaki and the city centre. Leave early before evening events, because traffic can build up around both areas.
For updates, check the calendars of The Super Dome and the Diamond Jubilee Expo Centre, and the organiser pages listed below. Venue calendars list dates but often not prices, so confirm tickets before you travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest events in Dar es Salaam in November 2026?
The Africa Connect summit runs from 9 to 11 November, three trade fairs run from 18 to 20 November, and the Tanzania Real Estate Expo runs from 20 to 22 November.
Where are the November trade fairs held?
Autoexpo, Indusmach and Tools & Hardware Tanzania run from 18 to 20 November at the Diamond Jubilee Expo Centre in Upanga, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, according to the organiser, Expo Group.
How much is the International Peace and Security Summit?
Tickets cost TZS 100,000 (about US$38) for Regular, TZS 150,000 (about US$57) for VIP and TZS 300,000 (about US$114) for VVIP. The summit starts at 6:00 PM on Saturday 7 November.
Is there a public holiday in Dar es Salaam in November 2026?
We found no Tanzania-wide public holiday listed for November 2026. The next fixed national holiday is Independence Day on 9 December, so offices and banks should keep normal hours.
Sources: thesuperdometz.com, ticketsasa.com, luma.com, autoexpo.expogr.com, indusmach.expogr.com, hardwaretools.expogr.com, globaltradefairs.com, om.tzembassy.go.tz. Retrieved 25 October 2026.
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