Things to do in Kumasi this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Kumasi this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
Top spots in Kumasi
Lake Bosomtwe
OutdoorsLake Bosomtwe (45 min)
Ghana's only natural lake — a meteorite crater with sacred Asante history.
Owabi Wildlife Sanctuary
OutdoorsOwabi (20 min)
Lakeside forest reserve with mona monkeys and 150+ bird species.
Bonwire Kente Village
CultureBonwire (45 min)
Watch master weavers thread the iconic Asante kente cloth on strip looms.
Centre for National Culture
CultureCentral
Craft village — adinkra stamps, brass casting and live drum-and-dance shows.
Kejetia Market
CultureCentral
West Africa's largest open market — 11,000+ stalls of fabric and produce.
Manhyia Palace Museum
CultureManhyia
Former residence of the Asantehene — gold regalia and stool history.
Where to eat
Bigwoo Café
$$Ghanaian · Ahodwo
Fufu and light soup, banku with okra stew on the breezy terrace.
Vic Baboo's Café
$$Indian / Continental · Adum
Long-running traveller favourite — curry, smoothies, milkshakes.
Chopstix Kumasi
$$Chinese · Asokwa
Sizzling beef, hot-and-sour soup and lazy-Susan tables.
Moti Mahal
$$Indian · Adum
Tandoor classics — lamb seekh, butter chicken, garlic naan.
Tribes Lounge
$$$Pan-African grill · Ridge
Suya, grilled tilapia and afrobeats DJs on Friday nights.
Live & on stage
Akwasidae Festival
Manhyia Palace · Every 6 weeks (Sun) · Royal / Drumming
Asakaa Wave Detty December
Baba Yara Stadium · Dec 29 · Detty December · Drill / Afrobeats
Asantehene's Adae Kese
Manhyia Palace · Aug 31 · Royal / Cultural
Kumasi Music Festival
Kumasi City Mall · Dec 26–27 · Detty December · Highlife / Afrobeats
Manhyia Christmas Durbar
Manhyia Palace · Dec 26 · Detty December · Royal / Drumming
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: Manhyia Palace Museum, Kejetia Market, Bonwire Kente Village. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.