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Accra: The Creative Economy in December

Music, fashion, film and the business behind Africa's most talked-about season.

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Destination

Accra, West Africa, Ghana

Departure

12 Dec

Duration

7 Days

Status

12 spots left

About This Tour

Spend a week in Accra during its famous December season, studying how creatives and entrepreneurs turn culture into industry — from studios and fashion houses to festivals and tech-enabled platforms. Learn from the people building it, enjoy the city's energy, and leave with ideas and contacts. Proposed programme — the final schedule and site visits are confirmed with you before departure.

Trip Highlights

Studio, fashion and media visits with working creatives
The business of festivals and live events
Heritage and history sites in and around Accra
Networking evenings with local founders and artists

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Arrive in Accra

Sunday 12 December

Short flight from Lagos, hotel check-in and an evening welcome dinner with your group.

Airport welcome Hotel check-in Welcome dinner
🏨 Accra hotel🍽 dinner
2

History and heritage

Monday 13 December

Guided visits to key heritage sites that explain the city and the country's story.

Heritage tour Market walk Evening reflection
🏨 Accra hotel🍽 breakfast, lunch
3

Music and media

Tuesday 14 December

Meet producers, artists and media entrepreneurs; see how a record, a show or a brand gets made.

Studio visit Creator panel Networking evening
🏨 Accra hotel🍽 breakfast, lunch
4

Fashion and design

Wednesday 15 December

Visit ateliers and design studios; learn how local makers reach global buyers.

Atelier visit Design workshop
🏨 Accra hotel🍽 breakfast, lunch
5

The business of events

Thursday 16 December

Behind the scenes of festivals and live events: sponsorship, logistics, ticketing and crowd safety.

Events briefing Venue visit Action-planning session
🏨 Accra hotel🍽 breakfast, lunch
6

Day out of the city

Friday 17 December

A coastal or cultural excursion outside Accra, with time to recharge and compare notes.

Excursion Group dinner
🏨 Accra hotel🍽 breakfast, lunch, dinner
7

Return to Lagos

Saturday 18 December

Morning at leisure and final goodbyes before the flight home.

Airport transfer
🏨 In flight🍽 breakfast

Visa Requirements

Entry requirements depend on your passport and travel history. After you book, our team confirms what you need, gives you the supporting letters and documents, and helps with the application.

What to Pack

Valid passport (6+ months), printed and digital copies of your visa and insurance, light layers, comfortable walking shoes, a power adapter, a notebook, business cards, and any medication in its original packaging.

Frequently Asked Questions

Accra: The Creative Economy in December