MAPUTO · Culture
An art exhibition opens on 22 October, animation films run through the month, and the Bokani Dyer Trio plays jazz on 30 October. Here is what is on, day by day.
MAPUTO — This guide is for people who live in Maputo or are staying for a few weeks, with things to do in Maputo in October 2026 listed day by day from 21 October.
Most of it happens at one address, the Centro Cultural Franco-Moçambicano, known as the CCFM. It is hosting an art exhibition, a month of animation film and the month’s headline jazz concert.
Everything below is central Maputo, so it is easy to pair an evening with dinner nearby. All dates and times come from the CCFM’s own programme, retrieved on 20 October 2026.
21 to 25 October: Art and Children’s Cinema
Thursday 22 October
Faces da Modernidade: Obras do Acervo do Millennium bim
Centro Cultural Franco-Moçambicano (CCFM), Av. Samora Machel 468, central Maputo, exhibition hall · Price not listed
The exhibition draws on the Millennium bim art collection and is curated by Jorge Dias. It opens on 22 October and stays up until Saturday 12 December, about seven weeks. The CCFM does not list a start time or admission price for the opening.
Opening hours were not listed for this show, so ask the CCFM before you go. If you live in Maputo, the long run means you do not need to go on opening day.
Saturday 24 October, 10:30–12:30
Os Sábados das Crianças: Le Secret des Mésanges
Centro Cultural Franco-Moçambicano (CCFM), Av. Samora Machel 468, central Maputo, auditorium · Price not listed
This is a screening of the animated film Le Secret des Mésanges, directed by Antoine Lanciaux. It belongs to the CCFM’s Mês do Cinema de Animação (Animation Film Month) and its Saturday programme for children.
The morning slot leaves the rest of the day free. Ask the CCFM in advance about the age range.
27 to 31 October: Animation Film and Jazz
Tuesday 27 October, 18:00–20:00
Cineclube: Planètes
Centro Cultural Franco-Moçambicano (CCFM), Av. Samora Machel 468, central Maputo, auditorium · Price not listed
The Cineclube night, part of Animation Film Month, shows the film Planètes by director Momoko Seto.
Friday 30 October, 20:00
Bokani Dyer Trio: Traditions Album Tour
Centro Cultural Franco-Moçambicano (CCFM), Av. Samora Machel 468, central Maputo, Sala Grande · 800 MT (about US$12.65) standard
Bokani Dyer is a South African pianist, and this concert is part of the tour for his Traditions album. It is the standout live-music date of the month for jazz listeners in Maputo.
Tickets cost 800 MT (about US$12.65) for the general public and 700 MT (about US$11.07) for CCFM members. Student tickets cost 300 MT (about US$4.74), are limited to 50 and are sold only at the CCFM.
Physical ticket sales at the CCFM start on 28 October. The conversions use the RT rate of 63.25 meticais per US dollar on 20 October 2026.
Planning Your Maputo in October
Plan for warm weather on daytime visits and carry water. We did not check forecasts for this guide.
Programmes can change at short notice, so confirm the time with the CCFM before you go. The venue lists its contact details on ccfmoz.com, and the events page is updated through the month.
For getting around at night, use a trusted taxi or a ride-hailing app if you have one installed. The CCFM sits on Avenida Samora Machel, a central artery, but a 20:00 concert such as the jazz night is easier with transport arranged in advance.
Prices for the animation screenings and the exhibition were not listed on the CCFM programme, so check at the venue. We have not confirmed any other events for these dates, and the guide will be extended only with events we can verify.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the biggest music event in Maputo in late October 2026?
The Bokani Dyer Trio plays at the Centro Cultural Franco-Moçambicano on Friday 30 October at 20:00 as part of the Traditions album tour. Tickets cost 800 MT (about US$12.65), with physical sales at the CCFM from 28 October.
Are there any art exhibitions open in Maputo after 20 October 2026?
Yes. Faces da Modernidade: Obras do Acervo do Millennium bim opens on Thursday 22 October at the CCFM and runs until Saturday 12 December. Opening hours were not listed, so check with the CCFM.
Is there anything for children in Maputo in late October 2026?
Os Sábados das Crianças screens the animated film Le Secret des Mésanges at the CCFM on Saturday 24 October from 10:30 to 12:30, part of the Animation Film Month.
Where can I watch films in Maputo in late October 2026?
The CCFM Cineclube shows Planètes on Tuesday 27 October at 18:00, and the children’s screening of Le Secret des Mésanges runs on Saturday 24 October.
Sources: CCFM agenda cultural, ccfmoz.com. Retrieved 20 October 2026.
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