Though things do not feel particularly festive this Independence week, you can still trust Accra and her party culture to offer a few events and activities to liven the mood. From the 6th of March till next weekend, there will be no shortage of things to do. Not all events will make it to this list so check our Upcoming Events for the full rundown of things to come this Independence week and beyond.
1: YFM AREA CODES INDEPENDENCE FESTIVAL
📅6th March 24
📍 Legon City Mall (East Legon)
⏰ 6PM
💵 FREE
YFM has continued to sponsor and organize stellar events in Accra and this independence day, they are bringing out the big guns from Shatta Wale to Dance God Lloyd. This event promises to be the biggest and baddest of their events so far.
2: LEGENDARY NIGHT
📅 9th March 24
📍 MAD Club (East Legon)
⏰ 11PM
💵 GHS200+
We're celebrating Independence Season with some of the Legendary Artistes of the 2000's like Tinny, Tik Tak & Akatakyie thanks to Ms Ackles and the Dstrkt Management.
3: BIKINI FEST
📅 6th March 24
📍 Laboma Beach (Labadi)
⏰ 3PM
💵 GHS100
Give yourself something to recover from with the Bikini Fest this Independence Day. Enjoy Fashion Pop Ups, Live DJ Sets, Games, Bikini Runway and more with Merqury Republic
4: ASA BAAKO FESTIVAL
📅 6th - 10th March 24
📍 Busua Beach (Western Region)
⏰ 12PM
💵 GHS100
4 days of uninhibited out-of-town fun. There will be beach raves, sports, camping, skateboarding, barbecues, boat tours and more.
5: THE GARDEN PARTY
📅 9th March 24
📍 Accra Polo Club (Airport City)
⏰ 4PM
💵 GHS200+
A classy celebration this independence season, the Garden Party is an elite & upscale brunch party by the beach.
6: FLAVOURS OF FREEDOM
📅 10th March 24
📍 Untamed Empire (Spintex)
⏰ 12PM
💵 FREE
The ChopBar Experience brings us a fair that represents Ghana in epic proportions: showcasing local food, music, fashion, personalities and more.
7: THE COMMENT SECTION
📅 6th March 24
📍 Heritage Brewery (East Legon)
⏰ 4PM
💵 RSVP
A conversation about the relationship between the Diaspora and Ghanaian locals. Discuss the economy, social, psychological and financial aspects of the relations between both groups.
8: FREE THE YOUTH INDEPENDENCE PARTY
📅 9th March 24
📍 Luna Rooftop Bar (Airport)
⏰ 3PM
💵 FREE
Contemporary Ghanaian Brand 'Free the Youth' in collaboration with Nirvana, is bringing us a day party hosted by King Promise
9: INDEPENDENCE DAY PARTY
📅 8th Mar 24
📍 355 Lounge (Labone)
⏰ 10PM
💵 GHS0+
Celebrate this season of Ghana with the our local pop star Joey B at this event by the PartyXtra Initiative.
10: THE POLO INDEPENDENCE PLATE
📅 6th March 24
📍 Accra Polo Court (Airport City)
⏰ 3:30PM
💵 GHS100+
Usher in the Independence celebrations with the annual Polo Independence Cup. This year Ghana & Morocco will compete for the Independence Plate.
11: SOHO COMEDY NIGHT
📅 7th March 24
📍 SOHO Lounge (Airport)
⏰ 7PM
💵 GHS100+
With this different option from the typical party scenes that will be splashed throughout the city, laugh at your troubles and the state of our economy. Brought to us by the comical Big 6: James Brown, Khemikal, DKB, Genesis, Alowess and Parrot Mouth.
12: KENKEY FEST 24
📅 9th March 24
📍 Efua Sutherland Park (Accra)
⏰ 9AM
💵 GHS10
Celebrate Independence in the most Ghanaian way possible. What's more Ghanaian than local foods from the heart of their tribal origin?
13: AKPLE FESTIVAL
📅 6th March 24
📍 Forecourt of the State House (Accra)
⏰ 12PM
💵 Free It doesn’t get more Ghanaian than Akple. Celebrate Ghana at this festival of music, dance, games, local dishes and more.
14: INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY
📅 8th March 24
📍 La Paillotte
⏰ 7PM
💵 FREE
Ghana Month is also Women's Month. Celebrate Ghana and Women with Ria Boss and other respected female icons with discussions, poetry and an intimate concert
15: INDEPENDENCE NIGHT MARKET
📅 5th - 6th March 24
📍 Grand Oyeeman Rooftop (Airport)
⏰ 11AM
💵 GHS50
Celebrate 2 days of Ghana Made Goods and services at the Independence Market by Accra Premium.
These are the Top Events in Accra this independence week. There will also be a Ghana Themed escape Room Game experience at the Accra Escape Game Room, cultural & contemporary dance classes, pottery making, arcade game tournaments, paintball tournaments, paint & sip options, bar activities, trips & tours, and a sleuth of delightful activities to participate in all weekend. Click here to see more upcoming events.
[Updated to include some missing fliers on 6th March 2024]