TICKETS

Join us in Nairobi for the inaugural Pan-African Biennale, September 7-11, 2026. Select the experience that's right for you.

Exhibition Ticket - Exhibition and Talks Access only, open to everyone. Come and experience the Pan-African Biennale. Drop in throughout the week to explore the exhibition and join our public talks.

Passes (see levels) - Your ticket gives you more than entry,  it invites you into the conversations, relationships, and ideas shaping a new chapter for African architecture.

  • ⁠Priority access to the Opening and Closing Day programme at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, including the Opening Declaration, keynote conversations, and the collective Closing Assembly.

  • A place at our networking lunch, where you’ll meet architects, artists, designers, policymakers, and cultural leaders from across Africa and its diaspora.

  • Exclusive first access to the inaugural Pan-African Biennale exhibition, accompanied by a guided tour led by Founder and Artistic Director Omar Degan, offering a unique insight into the vision behind the Biennale.

  • Full access to the Biennale’s city-wide programme across Nairobi, including panel discussions, architectural tours, open studio and office visits, and complimentary access to workshops, dependent on seat availability. 

  • A chance to be part of the conversations shaping the future of African architecture, culture, and cities, alongside leading practitioners, researchers, creatives, and public leaders from across the continent and beyond.

  • ⁠An exclusive copy of the Pan-African Biennale 2026 Book, a beautifully produced collector’s edition celebrating the Biennale’s inaugural edition, featuring essays, projects, and reflections from participating architects, artists, and contributors.

Virtual Tickets - For those interested in joining virtually, details will be shared at a later date.

Question? Email tickets@panafricanbiennale.org.

General Admission Ticket - Exhibition and Talks Only General Admission Ticket - Exhibition and Talks Only
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Come and experience the Pan-African Biennale. Exhibition access is open to everyone. Drop in throughout the week to explore the exhibition and join our public talks.

Solidarity Pass Solidarity Pass
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Solidarity Pass
Sale Price: $260.00 Original Price: $350.00

Support greater access to the Biennale. Your purchase sponsors a concessionary pass for a student or emerging creative professional who would otherwise be unable to attend. 

International Pass International Pass
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International Pass
Sale Price: $200.00 Original Price: $260.00

For visitors traveling to Nairobi from outside Africa.

African Citizens Pass African Citizens Pass
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African Citizens Pass
Sale Price: $115.00 Original Price: $200.00

For citizens of African countries outside Kenya.

Kenyan Citizens Pass Kenyan Citizens Pass
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Kenyan Citizens Pass
Sale Price: $75.00 Original Price: $100.00

For Kenyan citizens.

Student & Concessionary Pass Student & Concessionary Pass
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Student & Concessionary Pass
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For students based in Kenya (valid student ID required at check-in). A limited number of concessionary passes are also available for creatives and arts practitioners under the age of 35 (ID required at check-in).