Zambia Events Calendar: What Is On From October to December 2026

If you are planning the last quarter of 2026 in Zambia, this is the busiest stretch of the year. A continental technology summit, a power and renewable energy expo, a healthcare expo, a healthcare summit, the biggest football fixture on the local calendar, one of the region's biggest carnivals and the festive season all land inside twelve weeks.

We have pulled the confirmed dates and venues below so you can start booking travel and tickets before the good seats go.

October 2026

DateEventVenue 18 OctZambia National Prayer DayNational Heroes Stadium, Lusaka 24 OctIndependence DayState House & Kabwata, Lusaka 26–27 OctAfrica Tech-Xpo 2026Mulungushi International Conference Centre 28–30 OctPower & Elec Zambia 2026New Government Complex, Lusaka 28–30 OctZambia Pharma & Healthcare ExpoLusaka 29–30 OctZIHRM Convention & AwardsLusaka 31 OctPower Dynamos vs Nkana — the Kitwe derbyArthur Davies Stadium, Ndola 31 Oct90's Reunion FestivalR&G Arena, Lusaka

November 2026

DateEventVenue 12–13 NovGralix Tech Conference 2026InterContinental Hotel, Lusaka 12–14 NovEU–Zambia Lobito Corridor Business ForumCiela Resort, Lusaka 20–21 NovLusaka Carnival 2026NASDEC Sports Complex 24–27 NovHealthcare Federation of Zambia Medical ExpoMulungushi ICC, Lusaka 28 NovZambia Tourism Excellence AwardsLusaka 30 Nov – 4 DecEquip Conference 2026Central Africa Baptist University, Kitwe

December 2026

DateEventVenue 1–7 DecTraditional African Medicine RetreatNsobe Game Camp, Copperbelt 4 DecZICA Annual BallKitwe 12 DecNsobe Bush Run 2026Nsobe Game Camp 12–13 DecA Night Among The Ton galaWils Hotel Supreme, Lusaka DecemberMosi oa Tunya 7s Rugby ScrummageLivingstone 31 Dec – 1 JanCross Over NightGreat East Road, Lusaka

Why October is the month to book early

Three of the four largest events left in 2026 fall inside the last two weeks of October. Africa Tech-Xpo alone expects over 4,000 delegates, and Power & Elec Zambia is projecting 4,000 trade visitors across only three days. Lusaka hotel rates climb sharply when a conference and a trade show run on the same week.

If you are flying in from outside Zambia, book the flight first. If you are driving in from the Copperbelt or Southern Province, book accommodation first — Lusaka's mid-range inventory sells out weeks ahead during conference season.

Football runs through all of it

The MTN Super League 2026 Transition Season runs from 3 October to mid-January 2027, which means there is a home fixture in Lusaka, Ndola or Kitwe almost every weekend. The standout date is 31 October: Power Dynamos host Nkana in the Kitwe derby, widely regarded as the biggest game on the Zambian calendar.

Where to check for updates

Organisers frequently revise dates and venue allocations, so confirm before you travel. The official Zambia MICE calendar published by Zambia Tourism, the Zambia Football Association fixture page, and the organiser's own website are the most reliable sources.

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