Expo-Cultura Angola opens on 5 November, Independence Day falls on 11 November, and BITUR tourism fair follows on 20 November. The month, day by day.

An aerial view of Luanda (file photo). Photo: The Rio Times archive

LUANDA — This is your guide to things to do in Luanda in November 2026, from a national culture fair to a tourism expo and late-night concerts. Prices are in Angolan kwanza (Kz), converted at about 913 kwanza per US dollar, the rate of RT, a market-data provider, on 3 November.

The month has two public holidays: All Souls’ Day on Monday 2 November and Independence Day on Wednesday 11 November. Both come from Angola’s national holiday law, amended in 2018.

FIC Luanda, the city’s international film festival, has just ended. Its eighth edition ran from 28 October to 2 November at Cine Teatro Nacional and other venues across Luanda, according to the festival.

Dates, venues and prices below were rechecked on 3 November on organiser pages. Where a price is missing, we could not confirm one.

Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 November: A National Fair and a Beer Festival

Tendas da Parcela A (tents on Luanda Bay) · Price not confirmed

The first national culture fair showcases literature, dance, fashion and crafts, according to Rádio Nacional de Angola, the state broadcaster.

Friday 6 to Sunday 8 November, from 17:00

Shopping Avennida, Morro Bento · Kz 10,000 (about US$11)

A beer, food and music festival from Cuca, an Angolan beer brand. It is held at Shopping Avennida, a shopping centre in the Morro Bento district.

Wednesday 11 November: Independence Day

Angola marks independence from Portugal, declared on 11 November 1975. It is a fixed national holiday, so offices and many businesses close.

Tuesday 17 to Sunday 22 November: Trade and Tourism

EPIC SANA Luanda Hotel, central Luanda · Registration fee not confirmed

A shipping, ports and logistics conference run by the organiser Transport Events. The exhibition runs Wednesday 9:00 to 17:00 and Thursday 9:00 to 15:30.

Friday 20 to Sunday 22 November, 10:00 to 18:00

Event tents, Port of Luanda · Price not confirmed

Angola’s tourism fair. Check bitur.ao for tickets and the programme.

Planning Your November in Luanda

Check the weekday before travelling, because several events run only one day. Monday 2 and Wednesday 11 November are holidays, so banks and offices may close.

Not confirmed: we could not find ticket prices for Expo-Cultura Angola, BITUR or Intermodal Africa. Several other listed events could not be verified with an organiser and are left out until they can be.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the public holidays in Luanda in November 2026?

Monday 2 November (All Souls’ Day) and Wednesday 11 November (Independence Day) are national public holidays in Angola, under its holiday law as amended in 2018.

Is FIC Luanda still on?

No. The eighth Luanda International Film Festival ran from 28 October to 2 November 2026 at Cine Teatro Nacional and other venues across Luanda.

When is the BITUR tourism fair in 2026?

BITUR, Angola’s international tourism fair, runs from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 November at tents in the Port of Luanda, 10:00 to 18:00. We could not confirm the ticket price.

What is on at Expo-Cultura Angola?

The first Expo-Cultura Angola runs from 5 to 8 November at the Parcela A tents on Luanda Bay. It features literature, dance, fashion and crafts. No ticket price has been published.

When is Intermodal Africa 2026?

Intermodal Africa, a shipping, ports and logistics conference, runs from Tuesday 17 to Thursday 19 November at the EPIC SANA Luanda Hotel. The exhibition is open Wednesday 9:00 to 17:00 and Thursday 9:00 to 15:30.

Sources: FIC Luanda; BITUR; Transport Events, Intermodal Africa 2026; Rádio Nacional de Angola, Expo-Cultura; Lei n.º 11/18 (national holidays); RT exchange rates. Retrieved 3 November 2026.

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