Events

Where to stay in Cotonou during Benin's big gatherings.

Vodun Days, WeLovEya, 10 January, national day: these are the weeks when everything is full. We keep whole homes, with a guardian, water and air conditioning, and lock your dates with a deposit.

2 to 9 January 2027

Vodun Days

Ouidah, 40 km from Cotonou

Ouidah's great Vodun celebration: eight days of ceremonies, concerts and rites, and the week when finding a bed between Ouidah and Cotonou becomes very hard.

Where to stay

Late December, next edition dates to be confirmed

WeLovEya Festival

Place de l'Amazone, Cotonou

Cotonou's big urban and afrobeat gathering, on Place de l'Amazone, between Christmas and New Year.

Where to stay

Every 10 January, a national holiday

Fête des religions traditionnelles (10 janvier)

Ouidah and across Benin

The national holiday devoted to traditional religions, celebrated across Benin and followed closely in Ouidah.

Where to stay

Every 1 August

Fête nationale du Bénin (1er août)

Cotonou and Porto-Novo

Benin's independence: parade, official ceremonies and family returns, over a busy week in Cotonou.

Where to stay

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Dates not yet announced

Several editions have no official dates yet. Leave us your address: we write the day they are announced.