23 - 31 OCTOBER 2026
Kilifi Creek, Kenya
Artist-Led • Community-Rooted
"Water is Memory, Movement, and Magic. Drawing on the rhythm of the tides, the festival celebrates the power of art to revive, reconnect, and regenerate."
Kilifi Creek Festival (KCF) is an artist-led, community-rooted film, arts and cultural festival set along the winding waters of Kilifi Creek, Kenya. In proud collaboration with The Terrace Consortium, KCF brings together established filmmakers, visionary artists, and local communities for a multi-day journey of film screenings, art exhibitions, fashion showcases, masterclasses, and public talks -- set in carefully curated venues along the creek, from intimate waterfront spaces to vibrant public gathering points. KCF is committed to celebrating and strengthening the link between coastal heritage and local communities.








Filmmakers are invited to submit their work to KCF via FilmFreeway.
Submit on FilmFreeway →The festival brings together global film leaders and local creatives, led by renowned Kenyan filmmakers Zippy Kimundu (Afrofilms International), Saitabao Kaiyare and Mumo Liku (Baruu collective) and acclaimed author and activist Kevin Mwachiro as Creative Director.
READ MOREAn innovative venue on the shores of the creek, serving as the creative heart of the festival. Join us for screenings, workshops, and sunset conversations.
Location
Mnarani, Bandari Beach, Kilifi
Contact
comms@kilificreekfestival.com