The government of Bénin has officially opened registration for the 2027 Vodun Days festival, which is scheduled to take place in the coastal city of Ouidah. The event will run for eight days, beginning on 2 January 2027 and concluding on 9 January 2027. Organizers are preparing for the upcoming festival in Ouidah as they finalize the registration process for participants and attendees. The 2027 Vodun Days festival will take place in Ouidah from January 2 to January 9, 2027.
Exhibition Stand Application Process
Exhibition stand applications opened on 23 October 2026 and remain available until 16 November 2026. Applications for exhibition stands are open from October 23, 2026, to November 16, 2026. Interested parties must submit their documentation through the official platform at inscriptions.vodundays.bj. Interested parties must submit their applications through the official platform at inscriptions.vodundays.bj.
The administrative framework for the festival requires all prospective exhibitors to utilize this digital portal to ensure their credentials and space requirements are properly logged by the organizing committee. By centralizing the application process at inscriptions.vodundays.bj, the government of Bénin aims to streamline the coordination of the various cultural displays and commercial activities expected to populate the city of Ouidah during the eight-day window. The deadline of 16 November 2026 is a firm cutoff, after which the portal will no longer accept submissions for exhibition space.
Accreditation applications for media and content creators also opened on 23 October 2026. Media and content creator accreditation applications are open from October 23, 2026, to December 1, 2026. These applicants have until 1 December 2026 to complete the registration process.
The accreditation process serves as a formal requirement for those intending to document the festivities. By requiring registration through the official platform, the organizers can manage the logistical needs of the press and digital creators who plan to attend the events in Ouidah. The period between 23 October 2026 and 1 December 2026 provides a window for applicants to provide the necessary documentation to the government of Bénin.
As the festival approaches, the focus remains on the logistical preparations in Ouidah. The government of Bénin has noted the importance of meeting these specific registration deadlines to ensure that all participants, whether they are exhibitors or media personnel, are properly vetted and prepared for the start of the festival on 2 January 2027. All participants must ensure that their submissions are finalized before the respective deadlines of 16 November 2026 for exhibitors and 1 December 2026 for media and content creators. The official platform at inscriptions.vodundays.bj remains the sole channel for all registration activities related to the 2027 Vodun Days festival.
