TaSUBa (Bagamoyo Arts and Cultural Institute)
Taasisi ya Sanaa na Utamaduni Bagamoyo
Tanzania's most important arts school, often hosting rehearsals of traditional drumming and dance; an international arts festival is held each autumn.
Founded in 1981, the school trains Tanzanian talent in music, dance, theatre and fine arts. Its campus includes an open-air amphitheatre in traditional style. On weekdays you can often see students rehearsing drumming and dance. You can also book a performance or join a short drumming or dance workshop. Each autumn, the Bagamoyo International Arts Festival runs for about a week, bringing together ensembles from across East Africa. It is the liveliest time of the year in this small town.
Opening hours
Campus open during the day; performances by schedule
Nearby sights
- Old Fort
- German Boma
- Bagamoyo Stone Town
- Caravan Serai
- Bagamoyo Fish Market
- Bagamoyo Beach
- Holy Ghost Catholic Mission & Museum
- Kaole Ruins