The Aného International History Festival returns from 12 to 15 November 2026, in the former colonial capital of Togo. This edition is held under the theme “Sharing”.
- Dates
- 12 to 15 November 2026
- Place
- Aného, Lacs 1 municipality
- Theme
- “Sharing”
- Guest region
- The European Union
- Associated town
- Blitta
On the programme
The organisers announce parades, cultural discoveries and concerts. The European Union is the guest region of this edition, and the town of Blitta is associated with it. The day-by-day programme is not yet published on this site: we will update it as soon as the organisers release it.
A festival for history
The festival is organised in collaboration with the Lacs 1 municipality, by the Aqueréburu Foundation & Partners. It began as the Aného Festival, a meeting point for cultural exchange. When activities resumed after the COVID-19 crisis, the organisers turned it into the Aného International History Festival, combining a stage with cultural and artistic activities.
The aim is to give residents a chance to show their pride in, and attachment to, their history. The festival takes place every year and is part of the town's cultural programme, like the taking of the sacred stone. The organisers describe it as a four-day summer university, open to everyone.
Aného is both the cultural and spiritual centre of the Guin-Mina people and a historical centre for the country. The town was the capital of Togo in the German period, from 1886 to 1897, and again in the French period, from 1914 to 1919.
A town betting on its heritage
The Lacs 1 municipality has spent several years building its offer around its historical heritage, its coastline and its cultural activities. In 2025, Togo included Aného in its national territorial marketing strategy. The town has a Tourism House and is preparing a Museum of Thrones and Black Divinities, supported in particular by the European Union.
The previous edition had the theme “Diversity”, with Egypt as guest country of honour and the town of Bassar as associated town.
Coming for the festival
Aného is about 45 minutes by road from Lomé. During the festival, accommodation fills up, so it is best to book early. If you are looking for somewhere to sleep or eat, or want to be accompanied during these four days, write to us.