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CW: Danny Ocean, LISA of BLACKPINK, J Balvin, Michael Bublé, Shakira, Alessia Cara, William Prince, Tyla, Burna Boy and Elyanna are among the performers set to take the stage across three cities as music opens the 2026 FIFA World Cup. COURTESY

Where to watch the 2026 World Cup opening ceremonies live

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Comedians take a bow at a past edition of _Thank God It’s Funny_. The comedy night returns Saturday at Kigali Universe with Kenyan act Doug Mutai leading the lineup. PHOTO BY Kellya Raissa for The New Times.
Showbiz

Kigali weekend lineup: Comedy night, poolside music and more

Friday, June 05, 2026
Streetwear to take stage at ICYACUMI’s convention market, where Kigali and Nairobi creatives connect through design, culture & trade. COURTESY.
Showbiz

Where to head in Kigali this weekend

Friday, May 22, 2026
From concerts and nightlife to food, books, art and a little trivia, here are some of the city’s top picks for May 15 to 17. COURTESY
Showbiz

10 things to do in Kigali this weekend

Friday, May 15, 2026
Ugandan comedian Dr. Hillary Okello to join local acts Micheal Sengazi, Herve Kimenyi, Arnold Mutara and Babu Joe for Thank God It’s Funny at Kigali Universe this Friday night. PHOTOS BY Kellya Keza.
Showbiz

Kigali’s weekend has theater, comedy & a Mother’s Day finish

Friday, May 08, 2026
Atmosfera marks its anniversary with the Dark Forest Edition, scaling up to the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village for what organizers describe as its biggest staging yet.  
Music

Seven must-attend Kigali events this weekend

Friday, March 27, 2026
Rwanda’s most influential musicians, Bruce Melodie and The Ben, have announced a joint country tour. PHOTO BY Dan Gatsinzi
Music

Why Bruce Melodie, The Ben chose partnership over musical rivalry

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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Music

Alyn Sano takes Rwanda’s sound to the NAMM Show in LA

Thursday, January 22, 2026
This weekend in Kigali: the monthly Car Free Day with sports and fitness or catch France Mpundu live this Friday at CCFR. COURTESY.
Showbiz

Your weekend plans in Kigali, sorted

Friday, January 16, 2026
Artiste Maria Yohani and Muyango will participate in Ubutwari Tour 2026, a cultural celebration timed to coincide with the country’s Heroes Month that will run throughout January and conclude on February 1.
Art

Ubutwari Tour to take Rwanda’s music legends nationwide for Heroes Month

Thursday, January 15, 2026
Prosper Nkomezi poses with his fiancée, Retina Nkurunziza, after proposing during an intimate lakeside moment. COURTESY
Showbiz

A lakeside “yes” for Prosper Nkomezi

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Element EleéeH becomes only the second Rwandan artiste to win an All-Africa Music Awards prize.
Music

What Element Eleéeh’s AFRIMA win means for Rwandan music

Tuesday, January 13, 2026