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Osun-Osogbo Festival
Osun-Osogbo Festival — UNESCO heritage Yoruba religious festival.
Date
20 Aug
2026 – 22 Aug 2026
Starts
In 57 days
1 month from now
Location
Erin Ijesha
Oriade, Osun
Price
TBA
Per person
About Osun-Osogbo Festival
Cultural Festivals in Osun.
The Osun-Osogbo Festival is a UNESCO World Heritage-recognised Yoruba religious festival held annually at the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove. The two-week-long festival culminates with the Arugba procession to the river.
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When is Osun-Osogbo Festival?
Osun-Osogbo Festival takes place on Thursday, 20 August 2026, ending Saturday, 22 August 2026.
Where will it be held?
Erin Ijesha, Oriade, Osun.
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