Celebrated every year around January 10, this national festival pays homage to the Vodun deities through ceremonies, ritual dances, songs, and sacred processions.

A major royal and spiritual festival of the Bariba people, celebrating social cohesion, royalty, and ancestral traditions in northern Benin.

Throughout the year (often March–August, variable)
Traditional ceremonies where masks embody the spirits of ancestors and the protective forces of communities.

All year round (specific dates set by communities)
Traditional rituals of the guardians of the night, organized according to the local spiritual calendar.

August–September (variable)
An agricultural and spiritual celebration marking the end of the harvest and paying homage to ancestors and deities.

November–December (variable)
Cultural festival showcasing traditional dances, music, arts, and cuisine from Benin’s cultural capital.

May–June (around Pentecost, variable)
Festival identitaire du peuple Xwla et Xwéda, célébrant l’histoire, la solidarité et les traditions côtières.

Spotlight on northern cultures (Somba, Otammari, Fulani), with traditional wrestling, music, and crafts.

Royal rituals honoring the ancient kings of Dahomey through offerings, warrior dances, and sacred ceremonies.

All year round