Welcome to Salons de Gorée
Exhibitions, conferences, film screenings, readings and cultural events on Gorée Island off the coast of Dakar in Senegal
Regional and African Integration Craft Fair
From October 31 to November 13, 2026, the Summer Youth Olympic Games will be held for the first time on the African continent in Dakar. Running in parallel, Salons Gorée will host SIRA on the island of Gorée — a regional and African craft fair bringing together Senegal’s 14 regions and its six neighboring countries.
"Art is the only language capable of transcending administrative barriers to reveal the profound unity of our continent."
Mission
Le GIE « Les Salons de Gorée » organise des expositions, des conférences, des projections de films et des forums culturels sur l’île de Gorée — un lieu chargé d’histoire, inscrit au patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO.
Our mission is to spotlight the artisanal and artistic expertise of Senegal and West Africa, while creating a space for international dialogue and exchange. Sénégal et de l’Afrique de l’Ouest, tout en créant un espace de dialogue et d’échange international.
