From car engines to club speakers, Kigali is lining up a packed weekend that moves between speed, sound and street flavour. Across the city, motorsport fans, foodies and live music crowds will find something running at full volume from Friday through Sunday. ALSO READ: Nel Ngabo, Christopher Muneza confirmed for ‘Tunataka Ku Enjoy’ fest Street Cars Slalom & GMT Musha Rally Rwanda’s growing car culture has been finding a spotlight through local meets that showcase everything from clean street builds to heavily modified cars. The events have also challenged the idea that performance comes down to price, with many drivers presenting vehicles they have built and tuned over time rather than bought off the shelf. That energy returns this week with Street Cars Slalom 2026 taking over Petit Stade in Remera on Friday, June 19. Organisers describe the event as a test of build and performance, saying: “You built it. You tuned it. Now bring it.” ALSO READ: How Kigali celebrated Rwanda’s first BAL championship Entry is Rwf25,000, with competition running from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and prizes awarded to the top three drivers. The motorsport action continues the same evening with the second round of the Rwanda National Rally Championship, opening with a sprint at Petit Stade parking from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The weekend then shifts into full rally mode on June 20, when drivers take on the Remera–Musha stages in a timed battle across open roads and competitive sections. Echo Chamber: Rammor Live Echo Chamber launches its first edition on Saturday, June 20, at Atelier du Vin, headlined by German DJ Rammor, known for his “summer nostalgia” sound that blends melodic EDM with warm, reflective tones built for late-night sets. The event is billed as a high-energy club night under the theme “Feel the energy. Hear the echo.” Tickets are priced at Rwf10,000 for early birds, Rwf15,000 for general admission and Rwf25,000 for VIP access. VIP tables for six are available at Rwf150,000. Food Fest FoodFest returns on June 20 at Mundi Center, bringing a full-day tasting lineup that runs from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event gathers a mix of food vendors serving everything from savoury street-style bites to desserts, with organisers promising a wide spread of flavours designed for open-ended sampling. “Come hungry and discover flavours everyone will be talking about,” organisers said. Each stand offers a different take on casual dining, with the format encouraging visitors to move between vendors and try multiple dishes across the day. Entry is free. Dontez at One Dontez marks its first anniversary on Saturday, June 20, with a daytime celebration in collaboration with Groove Kigali. The event runs from 3 p.m. at Dontez, 5 KG 621 Street, bringing together food, music and pop-up culture in a street-style format. The anniversary lineup features live performances from Shemi and Sema Solé, alongside sets from DJs K’ru, Higa Sharon and Vega Drift. Organisers have also planned pop-up stalls, interactive games and a live World Cup screening, free admission. I Owe You: Album Release Party Moogisha will officially launch his debut album ‘I Owe You’ on Saturday, June 20, at L’Espace on KN 297 Street, with a live performance event starting at 7 p.m. The album release party is billed as an intimate live music experience, marking a key moment in the artiste’s rollout as he presents new material to a live audience. Tickets are priced at Rwf10,000 for early entry and Rwf15,000 at the door. Timi & Kpee Live in Kigali Azzurri Club & Lounge in Muhima hosts Nigerian artistes Timi and Kpee on Saturday, June 20, for a live performance built around Afrobeat energy and late-night club vibes. The duo is known for their track ‘Soldier,’ featuring Priesst, which circulated widely across streaming platforms and helped expand their audience beyond Nigeria’s rising Afrobeat scene. Timi, born Oluwatimilehin Moses Mafe, works as a producer, songwriter and recording artiste within the contemporary Afrobeat space. Kpee, born Okoro Oghenekpabor Joshua, is a singer and performer from Delta State who gained wider recognition after finishing runner-up on ‘The Voice Nigeria’ Season 3, where his vocal range and stage presence drew national attention. Entry is Rwf10,000. Eyantez Afrique & Rosa Afra Tour: Rwanda Edition The East African dance circuit lands in Kigali on Sunday, June 21, as Kenyan dancers Ian Mwangi Afrique and Rosa Afra bring their touring workshop to Ze Dance Studio in Nyamirambo. Running from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., the session focuses on Odi Dance and Afro Dance, with Mwangi leading participants through movement techniques rooted in expressive street styles, while Rosa Afra brings a high-energy Afro Dance approach centered on rhythm and performance. The workshop is part of their East Africa tour and is designed as an open creative space for dancers of different levels, with an emphasis on learning, movement and cultural exchange. Entry is free. Stay in the loop with The New Times for the latest from Kigali’s entertainment scene and breaking news. Follow us on social media for curated weekend picks and real-time updates.
