Top Events to Look out for in This August 2025

There is no slowdown in August. From stages that leave you speechless to wine-soaked sunsets, motorsport, and nights where music pulls you to the dance floor, the city is alive with experiences. We understand that life is best lived in moments. So, instead of scrolling endlessly through event lists, we’ve made the ones that matter.

Here is your definitive August event guide 2025, 

Hell’s Gate Biking Fest; Hell’s Gate National Park 

Two days. Scenic trails. Wild cliffs and open skies. 
Hell’s Gate becomes a cyclist’s playground, a rare mix of challenge and beauty. Even if you never touch a bike, the atmosphere is unforgettable; think open landscapes, camaraderie, and pure adrenaline. 
When: 30–31 August 2025 
Where: Hell’s Gate National Park 
Time: Full-day experience (check Ticketsasa for the detailed program)

Back & Forth; Rhumba Edition Simba Saloon 

The night Nairobi circles on its calendar every year. Back & Forth Rhumba is a celebration of rhythm and nostalgia; smooth beats, warm vocals, and a dance floor that keeps moving until the early hours. 
When: 30 August 2025 
Where: Simba Saloon, Carnivore Grounds 
Time: From 7:00 PM till late

BYSS – Wuuehh! Braeburn Theatre 

This is not a regular stage performance; it’s an experience. 
BYSS brings an evening of storytelling and live music that stays with you. “Wuuehh!” is about connection, laughter, and the kind of artistry that makes you forget everything else. 
When: 9 August 2025 
Where: Braeburn Theatre, Nairobi 
Time: 6:30 PM onwards 

Ballpoint Afro Latin Dance Party; Ballpoint Social Club 

Friday nights, but elevated. 
Salsa, bachata, kizomba; the Afro-Latin beat takes over. Whether you know the steps or you’re just there to move, this is where Nairobi comes alive. 
When: 8 August 2025 
Where: Ballpoint Social Club, Nairobi 
Time: From 8:00 PM till late 

Femme Fusion; Ballpoint Social Club 

This is what happens when you put great music and powerful conversations in the same room. Femme Fusion is a women-centered experience that’s as vibrant as it is empowering. 
When: 9 August 2025 
Where: Ballpoint Social Club, Nairobi 
Time: 7:00 PM onwards 

Open Wine Sunsets; Liquor Library, Tigoni

A Tigoni escape that feels like a world away. 
Rolling hills, curated wines, and a golden sunset; Open Wine Sunsets is for those who want a slower, more thoughtful way to spend an afternoon. 
When: 23 August 2025 
Where: Liquor Library, Tigoni 
Time: 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

Time Attack; Whistling Morans, Athi River 

The sound of engines, the dust, the speed. 
Time Attack is motorsport in its rawest form; drivers fighting the clock on a fast, unforgiving track. If you crave adrenaline, this is it. 
When: 17 August 2025 
Where: Whistling Morans Raceway, Athi River 
Time: From 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM  

Art In Motion Live; Kenya National Theatre 

When art takes the stage, it changes everything. 
Art In Motion Live blends music, movement and storytelling for a night that redefines what performance can be. 
When: 22 August 2025 
Where: Kenya National Theatre, Nairobi 
Time: 7:00 PM onwards

BIA AFFAIR; Rosslyn Square Luxury Mall 

Where Kenya’s craft beer culture gathers. 
Sip, sample, and discover. BIA AFFAIR is a showcase of local brews and the passionate makers behind them. 
When: 8 August 2025 
Where: Rosslyn Square Luxury Mall, Nairobi 
Time: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

This Month, Don’t Just Hear About It 

The city has a way of passing you by when you keep saying “next time.” This August, choose to make time. Go see a show. Join a dance floor. Take a drive to Tigoni or Athi River. 

All these events are available to book on Ticketsasa. Find the ones that speak to you; and show up. 



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