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GoDown Arts Centre The GoDown Arts Centre is home to Kenyan creativity in arts and media.

Established in 2003, the centre has contributed significantly to the growth, recognition and visibility of local artist.

On what would have been his 57th birthday, we remember Patrick Mukabi (Panye), whose art, passion and mentorship left an...
09/10/2026

On what would have been his 57th birthday, we remember Patrick Mukabi (Panye), whose art, passion and mentorship left an indelible mark on Kenya’s creative scene. His legacy lives on through his work and the many artists he inspired. Forever remembered.

Sawel International Art Festival is calling for works. See poster for submission process and share widely.
05/10/2026

Sawel International Art Festival is calling for works. See poster for submission process and share widely.

Day 2 | Nairobi Biennale 2026Today, 8 September, the Biennale focuses on Mobility, Density & Public Space, exploring how...
08/09/2026

Day 2 | Nairobi Biennale 2026

Today, 8 September, the Biennale focuses on Mobility, Density & Public Space, exploring how we move through, inhabit and shape our cities.

The programme continues with the Nairobi Biennale exhibition at Jamhuri Expo Hall, the Nairobi River Regeneration conversation, and the ongoing exploration of the GoDown Transformation and Dunga Road Renewal Project.

The day runs from 8 AM–4 PM at ASK Showgrounds, Jamhuri Park, and The GoDown Arts Centre, Dunga Road, Industrial Area.

Come through!

The Nairobi Biennale 2026 is officially open!Today, Nairobi opened the inaugural Nairobi Biennale of Architecture & Art ...
07/09/2026

The Nairobi Biennale 2026 is officially open!

Today, Nairobi opened the inaugural Nairobi Biennale of Architecture & Art – bringing together architecture, art, design, heritage, urbanism and ideas from across Africa under the theme: Shifting the Centre: From Fragility to Resilience — Reclaiming Africa’s Architecture and Future.

From tomorrow, 8 September, to 12 September 2026, the Biennale continues with a programme of exhibitions, conversations, workshops, heritage experiences and explorations of Nairobi’s built environment at ASK Nairobi Showground, Jamhuri Park.

Check out the programme to participate: https://www.biennale.aak.or.ke/programme.php

02/09/2026

The GoDown, through Sanara Kenya, joined Nairobi’s Culture, Arts and Tourism sector for a workshop exploring how county priorities translate into budgets, implementation and measurable results. Read more:

What stories of Nairobi are waiting to be rediscovered? Join us for an Open Archive — an orientation to collections on t...
25/08/2026

What stories of Nairobi are waiting to be rediscovered?

Join us for an Open Archive — an orientation to collections on the design, planning, arts, and culture of Nairobi.

Saturday, 5 September 2026
12 – 5 pm EAT, Online

Register: https://bit.ly/openArch

What stories of Nairobi are waiting to be rediscovered? Join us for an Open Archive — an orientation to collections on t...
25/08/2026

What stories of Nairobi are waiting to be rediscovered?

Join us for an Open Archive — an orientation to collections on the design, planning, arts, and culture of Nairobi.

Saturday, 5 September 2026
12 – 5 pm EAT, online
Register: https://bit.ly/openArch

Every city has places and moments that tell its story.As Nairobi continues to evolve, we are invited to reflect on how w...
27/07/2026

Every city has places and moments that tell its story.

As Nairobi continues to evolve, we are invited to reflect on how we preserve not only our built heritage, but also the memories, cultures, and identities that give our city its character.

Join us for the fourth session of the Nairobi Biennale Heritage Talk Series, themed "People, Culture & Memory," on Thursday, 30 July 2026, from 2:00 pm at GoDown Arts Centre, Dunga Road.

Speakers:
• Prof. Arch. Hitesh Mehta – Sacred & Cultural Landscapes
• L. Arch. Allan Obatsa – Urban Heritage, Sense of Place & Conserving Historic Townscapes
• Joy Mboya – Cultural Infrastructure & Creative Spaces in African Cities

Reserve your place: https://members.aak.or.ke/lnk/r78cveyjmc

Through Sanara, The GoDown has marked an important milestone by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Cou...
02/07/2026

Through Sanara, The GoDown has marked an important milestone by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the County Government of Nakuru to support the development of the County's Culture and Arts Policy.

The partnership will support the creation of a policy framework that strengthens cultural governance, safeguards heritage, empowers artists and creative enterprises, and positions culture as a driver of inclusive economic growth and sustainable development.

The MoU was signed during a stakeholder forum presided over by H.E. David Kones, Deputy Governor of Nakuru County, bringing together county leadership, artists, creatives, and cultural stakeholders.

At The GoDown, we are proud to partner with counties in strengthening cultural policy and creating enabling environments for the cultural and creative industries.

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Dunga Road
Nairobi

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

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+254726992200

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