Arts & Culture

Discover a weekend where creativity comes to life through handcrafted design and artistry. Join us for a lively gathering of makers and their unique creations. Featuring vendors: Lady Plant (nature-inspired home decor), Sparkle Craft (handcrafted magical pieces), Tizita (cultural elegance with thoughtful design), and Dayen (modern essentials with local twist). Event runs from 10 AM both days. For more information, call +251900137262 or +251922296049.

Discover a weekend where creativity comes to life through handcrafted design and artistry. Join us for a lively gathering of makers and their unique creations. Featuring vendors: Lady Plant (nature-inspired home decor), Sparkle Craft (handcrafted magical pieces), Tizita (cultural elegance with thoughtful design), and Dayen (modern essentials with local twist). Event runs from 10 AM both days. For more information, call +251900137262 or +251922296049.

Welalo Night, an evening dedicated to poetry, featuring several prominent poets as the primary performers. The event will showcase poetry performances throughout the evening. Ticket prices: - Normal: 499 ETB - VIP: 799 ETB Time: 5 PM Location: Refenti Apartments Contact: @linkupaddis

Film screening of "La Combattante" by Camille Ponsin. Free entrance. Organized by @eventsethiopia

An event featuring a discussion with Mussie Abebayehu, Founder and creative director of Bebanya Media. The event will take place at Russian center of science and culture starting from 9:30 am.

RE-DESIGN: Regenerating spaces, objects, ideas, relationships Creativity Is Power: Who Shapes Ideas, and for Whom? Welcome greetings by H.E. Maria Tripodi (Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation) and H.E. Nebiyu Baye (State Minister of Culture and Sports). Lecture by Francesco Galli: Testimonial of the IDD 2026 in Ethiopia Contact: @eventsethiopia https://linktr.ee/eventsethiopia

Opening event for the 10th edition of Italian Design Day in the World. Photo exhibition "Italian Architecture in Jimma" by Marco Introini will be presented at Creative Hub Ethiopia. This edition is titled "Photography & Storytelling," part of the broader theme: "Re-design. Regenerating Spaces, Objects, Ideas, Relations." Opening Event: Thursday, 26 March 2026, at 2:30 pm Exhibition Dates: 27 March – 26 April 2026 Visiting Hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Free entrance Organizer: @linkupaddis

The Italian Design Day 2026 is taking place in Addis Ababa, marking the 10th edition of this annual event for architects, designers, academics, and entrepreneurs. Organized by the Italian Institute of Culture in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy, the Italian Trade Agency, and local partners. The program includes masterclasses, workshops, and exhibitions centered on the theme 'RE-DESIGN: Regenerating spaces, objects, ideas, relationships.' The main event will be opened by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi. Entry is free.

The Kila Mtu Project presents a combined concert and exhibition exploring the lives of individuals whose daily experiences and challenges are often overlooked. This immersive performance, designed as a travelogue, integrates photographic portraits with personal testimonies accompanied by music. Photographer Paula Casado Aguirregabiria and pianist Sébastien Moreaux contribute their respective works to convey the stories of women and men living in exile in East Africa. Performance in French.

SAQ Central's open mic night featuring a variety of performances including comedy, poetry, and music. The event will take place at Atmosphere starting from 7pm. Entrance fee: 200 ETB. Contact: @linkupaddis

The final chapter of the fourth edition of "Her Story" will conclude with a closing gathering and a book signing for "መመለስ" by Birtukan Midekssa. Join us for this literary event featuring the author.

Meet Natnael, a self-taught 3D artist and graphic designer who transforms emotion into visual storytelling. His work blends surrealism and design, shaped by curiosity, experimentation, and a passion for expressing inner feelings through digital art. He explores multiple mediums including 3D, motion, and graphic design, building a style rooted in personal expression and visual storytelling through constant experimentation. Explore his work and other features in the April edition of Link Up Magazine.