Your guide to the best events in Accra this December

The end of the year in every country is a time for festivals and celebrations, and Ghana is no exception. Accra is one of the best cities to be in this December, with a series of cool festivals, awesome events and celebrations to share with friends and family.

Calling all fashion gurus

See cutting-edge fashion designs from aspiring fashion designers in Ghana at the Joie De Vivre Fashion Show on 14th of December. Taking place at the Alliance Française, this biannual event brings together fashion, poetry and live music for an artful and charismatic show that is sure to impress. The show works directly with fashion design students in Accra to present their work, which the students will catwalk themselves!

Feast for Foodies

Now this is a real opportunity to get your grub on: gather the crew, order a ride with Uber and head down to Asofoatse Tempong Street for the Ghana BBQ & Beer Festival. This will be the 6th edition of the festival with plenty of opportunity for feasting on – you guessed it – barbecue and beer as well as good music and community fun. Bring your friends, make some new ones and enjoy the all-day and late-night feast fest.

End of Year Celebration

Looking for an awesome event to make the end of the year special? Check out Afrochella on 29th December, a festival designed to celebrate and elevate millennial talent in Africa. How do they celebrate? With all-day art and fashion exhibits, live painting sessions, amazing music performances and, of course, the best of African cuisine. Afrochella has also partnered with WaterAid Ghana, donating a percentage of each ticket to ensure clean Ghanaian households have access to water and hygiene services.

Grab an Uber when heading to the various events this December and save on petrol and the frustration of finding parking. It’s safe, reliable and affordable and you can share your ETA and other details with friends and family. You can also share fares with your friends, making it easier to travel in groups and your December stress-free.