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MASA 2026: Book your stand now!

Latest News, Press Release10 February 2026

The Abidjan African Performing Arts Market (MASA), the unmissable cultural event on the continent, is back stronger than ever for its 14th edition! From April 11 to 18, 2026, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, will pulse to the rhythm of African performing arts, drawing thousands of visitors, professionals, and enthusiasts from around the world. In this festive…

MASA Lab: Ruth Tafébé Emerges from Residency and Lights Up Abidjan with ‘Passage’

Latest News, MASA Lab, Non classé22 January 2026

The Ivorian music scene is gearing up to pulse with a major event. Ruth Tafébé, a talented voice of contemporary afropop, is celebrating her official exit from residency as an incubated artist of MASA Lab. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 3 PM at Yelam’s in Treichville, where she will unveil her…

Press accreditation

Latest News, Press Release15 January 2026

Call for Applications: MASA Zone Street Arts 2026

Latest News, Press Release15 January 2026

The Abidjan African Performing Arts Market (MASA) is launching the call for applications for the Street Arts Zone, a space dedicated to dynamic and innovative urban expressions. This program takes place in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire during MASA, offering a unique platform for emerging artists to perform live and exhibit their works. Eligibility…

Professional accreditation

Latest News, Press Release13 January 2026

Training Workshop: Strengthening Skills of Cultural Managers for MASA 2026

Latest News22 December 2025

As part of the partnership between the ACERCA program, implemented by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), the Spanish Embassy in Côte d'Ivoire, and the Abidjan African Performing Arts Market (MASA), a training workshop was held from December 15 to 19, 2025, at the Maison du MASA. Unlike previous sessions, this edition took…

MASA 2026: Registration of Programmers

Press Release19 December 2025

REGISTRATIONS FOR PROGRAMMERS ARE OPEN! The 14th edition of the African Market for Performing Arts of Abidjan (MASA) will take place from April 11 to 18, 2026, in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. A key event for live performance professionals, MASA will host over 800 artists, 400 journalists, 500 professionals, as well as numerous international cultural institutions.…

Official list of groups selected for the MASA FESTIVAL 2026

Latest News, Press Release11 December 2025

From December 3 to 5, 2025, the MASA FESTIVAL's Internal Selection Committee for artistic groups met at the MASA house in the Plateau district of Abidjan to select the troupes that will participate in the 14th edition of the MASA FESTIVAL. This edition will take place from April 11 to 18, 2026, in Abidjan, under…

MASA 2026: Official list of groups selected for the MASA Market

Latest News, Press Release11 December 2025

From December 3 to 5, 2025, the MASA's International Artistic Committee (CAI) met in Abidjan for its 2nd technical session, in preparation for the 14th edition of MASA, which will take place from April 11 to 18, 2026, in Abidjan, under the theme: "Performing Arts in Africa, a tool for economic and social integration." …

The 2nd meeting of the MASA International Artistic Committee is being held in Abidjan

Latest News5 December 2025

From 3 to 5 December 2025, the MASA House in Abidjan is hosting the 2nd meeting of the MASA International Artistic Committee (IAC). This key event brings together 23 experts from Africa, America and Europe, tasked with reviewing the 1,866 applications received for MASA Market 2026. Street arts, circus, storytelling, dance, comedy, young audience shows,…

The 2nd meeting of the MASA’s International Artistic Committee is being held in Abidjan