What to Do in Nairobi in November 2026: Fashion, Rallycross and Keinemusik
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Kenya Fashion Week lands on Sunday 22 November and RX Fest rallycross fills Kasarani on 14 and 15 November. Here are the confirmed dates, prices and venues, day by day.
NAIROBI — This is your guide to things to do in Nairobi in November 2026, from a rallycross weekend to fashion and club nights. Prices are in Kenyan shillings (KES); at about 129.8 to the dollar (RT, 1 November), KES 1,000 is roughly US$7.70.
The month starts with chess in Kibera and a run of Saturday-night shows on 7 November. It builds to a motorsport weekend on 14 and 15 November and ends with fashion and large club nights.
Every listing below comes from the organiser’s page or its ticket seller, Mookh or Ticketsasa. Times and prices can change, so check the seller’s page before you travel.
5 to 8 November: Fashion, Chess and Nightlife
Thursday 5 November
KIGALI Nexus Pt 4
Essence Bar & Grill, Nairobi · from KES 2,199 (about US$17) · Mookh
A midweek night out listed on the Mookh ticketing platform. The listing gives no start time, so confirm it with the venue before you go.
Saturday 7 November, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Kibera Chess Tournament
Olympic Kibera, off Kibera Drive · KES 200 (about US$1.50) · Mookh
The Passion Driven Chess Club runs a one-day community competition for young players from Kibera, one of Nairobi’s largest informal settlements, and beyond. It is the lowest entry price on this list, and the event is tagged kid-friendly.
Saturday 7 November, 5:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.
The Bar Symphony
Alloy Bar and Lounge, Sarit Centre car park, 6th floor, Lower Kabete Road · KES 2,500–4,000 (about US$19–31) · Mookh
An orchestral night that reworks music, cocktails and nightlife in one setting. Early-bird tickets are sold out, and the price rises by phase from the Phase One price.
Saturday 7 November, 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.
Funky Town: Camp Mulla Live
MASSHOUSE, Ngong Racecourse · from KES 3,000 (about US$23); VIP KES 6,000 (about US$46) · Mookh
A live band and DJ night for guests aged 18 and over, featuring the Kenyan group Camp Mulla. Group-of-five tickets are also listed.
Sunday 8 November, from 7:00 a.m.
Amac Awards, Season 2
Nairobi · KES 300–2,000 (about US$2.30–15) · Ticketsasa
Ticketsasa, a Kenyan ticketing site, sells Regular (KES 700, about US$5.40), VIP (KES 1,500, about US$11.50), VVIP (KES 2,000, about US$15) and Kids (KES 300, about US$2.30) tickets until 6:00 p.m. on the day. The listing carries no programme.
13 to 15 November: Dance, Drifting and Rallycross
Friday 13 November, 7:00 p.m.
Ballpoint Afro-Latin Dance Party
Village Market, Limuru Road · KES 1,000 (about US$7.70) · Ticketsasa
The November edition is hosted by Hameco Limited Events. The advance ticket is redeemable against KES 500 (about US$3.85) of spending.
Saturday 14 November, 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Nairobi Drift Box
Nyayo National Stadium · KES 1,200 advance, KES 1,700 at the gate (about US$9 and US$13) · Ticketsasa
A day of drifting takes over the stadium. Early-bird tickets closed on 25 October, and advance sales end on Thursday 12 November.
Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November, from 7:00 a.m. Saturday
RX Fest Round 3
Kasarani Safari Rally Ground · KES 500 weekend pass (about US$3.85) · Ticketsasa
RX Motorsport Kenya Management Ltd hosts head-to-head rallycross, racing on a closed circuit rather than against the clock. Ticketsasa lists it from 7:00 a.m. on Saturday to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday.
21 to 29 November: Clubs, Catwalks and Concerts
Saturday 21 November, 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Good Circle
KODA Nairobi, Ring Road Mkungu Close, Kenrail Towers · KES 2,000 advance, KES 2,500 at the gate (about US$15 and US$19) · Mookh
Altarra Concepts promotes an all-night mix of Afrotech, gqom, Afro house and 3-step. Early-bird tickets are sold out.
Sunday 22 November, 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Kenya Fashion Week
MASSHOUSE, Ngong Racecourse · Regular KES 3,500 (about US$27); VIP front row KES 10,000 (about US$77) · Mookh
Kenya Fashion Week describes itself as a platform for established and emerging Kenyan designers. Tickets are listed for the 7:00 p.m. show, and the early-bird price has closed.
Saturday 28 November, 4:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m.
The House of Kodong: All Hands on Deck
A.S.K. Dome, Nairobi showground · KES 5,000 (about US$39) · Mookh
Kodong Klan stages a large outdoor night at the A.S.K. Dome, a showground arena. The first advance tier has sold out, and a two-instalment payment plan is offered.
Sunday 29 November, 10:00 a.m.
PAWsh Sundays
The Carnivore Grounds, Nairobi · KES 1,500 (about US$11.50) · Ticketsasa
Zero Four Zero Four Media and Events hosts the Sunday session, and tickets sell until 6:00 p.m. The listing gives no description of the programme.
Planning Your Nairobi November
The busiest dates are Saturday 7 November, with three events, and Saturday 14 November, when drifting and rallycross run on the same day. Book early for the paid tiers, because several early-bird and first advance tickets have already sold out.
Both Mookh and Ticketsasa sell online in Kenyan shillings.Nairobi traffic is heavy around Ngong Racecourse, Kasarani and the city centre on show days.
Use a ride-hailing app for late returns and allow extra time.
Not confirmed: the Kenyan outlet K24 reports that the German house collective Keinemusik plays Uhuru Gardens on Saturday 21 November, but we found no ticket page, so we list no price or time. The organiser’s own website for RX Fest, rxmotorsportkenya.com, shows no readable dates; Ticketsasa gives 14 and 15 November, so confirm with the organiser. We also left out events whose dates or prices we could not match across pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Kenya Fashion Week in Nairobi in November 2026?
The Mookh listing gives Sunday 22 November 2026, 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., at MASSHOUSE, Ngong Racecourse. Regular tickets were KES 3,500 (about US$27) and VIP KES 10,000 (about US$77).
When is RX Fest Round 3 in Nairobi?
Ticketsasa lists Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026 at the Kasarani Safari Rally Ground. A weekend pass costs KES 500 (about US$3.85).
What is there to do in Nairobi on 7 November 2026?
Three listed options are the Kibera Chess Tournament by day, plus The Bar Symphony and Funky Town in the evening. Prices run from KES 200 (about US$1.50) to KES 6,000 (about US$46).
Where do I buy tickets for Nairobi events?
Most events here sell through Mookh or Ticketsasa, both online in Kenyan shillings. Always check the seller’s page for the current price and start time.
Is there a free event in the guide?
No. Every event listed here has a paid ticket, and the cheapest is the Kibera Chess Tournament at KES 200 (about US$1.50).
Sources: Mookh event listings; Mookh, Kenya Fashion Week; Mookh, Funky Town; Mookh, The Bar Symphony; Mookh, Good Circle; Mookh, Kibera Chess Tournament; Mookh, All Hands on Deck; Ticketsasa, RX Fest Round 3; Ticketsasa, Nairobi Drift Box; Ticketsasa, Amac Awards; Ticketsasa, Ballpoint; Ticketsasa, PAWsh Sundays; K24, Keinemusik Nairobi; RT exchange rates. Retrieved 1 November 2026.
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