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Two kinds of guides. For event-goers: what is on in Nairobi and Mombasa this weekend, where the concerts and festivals are, and how ticketing with M-Pesa works. For organizers: how to sell tickets online in Kenya and Africa, what the platforms charge, and honest comparisons.
Guides for event-goers
Finding events, buying tickets, and getting the most out of a night out in Kenya. For live listings see all upcoming events or events in Nairobi.
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Events in Mombasa This Weekend: Beach Parties, Concerts and Coast Festivals
How to find events in Mombasa this weekend and today — beach and pool parties in Nyali and Bamburi, Mtwapa nightlife, Diani and Kilifi festivals, Old Town culture — and how to buy tickets with M-Pesa.
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Free Events in Nairobi: Where to Find Them This Week and This Weekend
Where free events in Nairobi actually come from — parks, galleries, live-band nights, public holidays, brand activations, free RSVP tickets — and how to find them today and this weekend.
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Music Festivals in Kenya: The Ones Worth Planning Around
A guide to music festivals in Kenya — the Nairobi picnic festivals, the coast's New Year festivals, cultural and heritage festivals, genre festivals — when festival season is, what tickets cost, and how to buy with M-Pesa.
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Nairobi Event Venues Guide: KICC, Ngong Racecourse, Carnivore, Uhuru Gardens and More
What happens at Nairobi's main event venues — KICC, Ngong Racecourse, Carnivore, Uhuru Gardens, Kasarani, Nyayo, the National Theatre, Bomas, the Alchemist — and how to plan for each.
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Nairobi Events Calendar: What Happens Each Month of the Year
A month-by-month guide to the Nairobi events calendar — public-holiday weekends, festival season, the December rush, the rainy months — and where to see what is on sale this month.
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Things to Do in Nairobi This Weekend: Events, Concerts and Nights Out
A practical guide to finding what is on in Nairobi this weekend — live events, concerts, day parties, festivals and free things to do — and how to get tickets with M-Pesa.
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Upcoming Concerts in Nairobi: How to Find Shows and Get Tickets
Where to find upcoming concerts in Nairobi, what tickets typically cost, the venues that host live music, and how to buy safely with M-Pesa.
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For organizers
Ticketing, payments, prefinancing and marketing attribution for promoters in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa.
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Why Ticketing Sites Crash on Sale Day
Why ticketing platforms fail under peak load, what it costs organizers when checkout drops, and the questions to ask before your announcement.
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Event Prefinancing in Kenya: How It Works
How event prefinancing works in Kenya — funding your venue deposit, artist advance and marketing before ticket sales start, and what organizers need to qualify.
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HustleSasa Alternative for Organizers 2026
Comparing HustleSasa and SoldOutAfrica for event ticketing in Kenya — published fees, payout timing, and storefront versus events-first.
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Mookh Alternative for Organizers in Kenya
Looking for a Mookh alternative? How SoldOutAfrica compares on pricing transparency, settlement speed, event prefinancing and attribution.
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Realtime Settlement for Event Organizers
Most ticketing platforms hold your revenue until after the event. Why settlement delays exist and how realtime settlement fixes event cash flow.
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Splitting Event Revenue Between Promoters
How split payments work for events with partners, venues and co-promoters — paying everyone automatically from ticket revenue as it comes in.
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Which Marketing Actually Sold Your Tickets
How ticket sales attribution works — tracking which channel, post and link sold each ticket, and moving budget while the campaign is still live.
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Tikiti Alternative for Organizers in Kenya
Comparing Tikiti and SoldOutAfrica — discovery marketplaces versus organizer infrastructure, and what to ask before you list your event.
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Event Ticketing Platform Comparison 2026
Compare event ticketing platforms in Africa for 2026 — fees, M-Pesa and mobile money support, payouts and features for organizers.
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Event Ticketing Software Pricing in Africa
A clear breakdown of event ticketing software pricing in Africa — per-ticket fees, mobile money charges, and hidden costs. What organizers actually pay in 2026.
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How to Sell Event Tickets Online in Africa
A step-by-step guide to selling event tickets online in Africa. Set up M-Pesa and mobile money, price tickets, and start selling in minutes with SoldOutAfrica.
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M-Pesa and the Future of Event Ticketing
Mobile money like M-Pesa and MTN MoMo is transforming event ticketing in Africa. Here is why mobile-money-first ticketing wins more sales for organizers.
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Mobile Money Payments for Events in Africa
Guide to accepting mobile money for event tickets in Africa. M-Pesa (Kenya), MTN MoMo, Airtel Money, and how to choose a platform.
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Top Event Ticketing Platforms in Africa
Compare the best event ticketing platforms in Africa. Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa. M-Pesa, mobile money, and features for organizers.
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Concert Ticketing in Nairobi: A Guide
Guide to choosing concert ticketing software in Nairobi. M-Pesa, high-volume sales, and platforms that work for promoters and venues.
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ZenLipa Alternative for Event Ticketing
Looking for a ZenLipa alternative? Compare SoldOutAfrica for community events and ticketing in Kenya and Africa. M-Pesa and event-first features.
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Ticketsasa Review: Alternatives for Events
Objective Ticketsasa review and alternatives. Compare SoldOutAfrica, Pesapal, and Mtickets for event ticketing in Kenya.
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Mtickets vs SoldOutAfrica: Kenya Ticketing
Compare Mtickets and SoldOutAfrica for event ticketing in Kenya. M-Pesa, pricing, features, and which fits your events.
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How One Event Sold 5,000 Tickets Fast
Case study: event organizers used SoldOutAfrica to sell tickets at scale in under 48 hours. M-Pesa, real-time sales, and simple setup.
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Eventbrite Alternatives for African Events
Eventbrite alternative for Africa: M-Pesa, local currencies, and support. Why SoldOutAfrica and other local platforms fit African organizers better.
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Best Pesapal Events Alternatives for 2025
Top Pesapal Events alternatives for Kenyan organizers. Compare SoldOutAfrica, Mtickets, and others for event ticketing and M-Pesa.
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How to Accept M-Pesa Payments for Events
Step-by-step guide to accepting M-Pesa for event tickets in Kenya. Set up your event, connect M-Pesa, and start selling in minutes.
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Event Ticketing Software in Kenya (2026)
Compare the best event ticketing platforms in Kenya. M-Pesa, pricing, and features for organizers. SoldOutAfrica vs Pesapal, Mtickets, and more.
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