Blankets and Wine

Blankets and Wine is a pan-African Festival that combines music, fashion, food and family-friendly experiences. The festival was founded by Kenyan musician and cultural entrepreneur Muthoni Drummer Queen.

History

Blankets and Wine started in 2008 as an event to showcase emerging Kenyan musicians. The picnic-styled event was initially held every first Sunday of the month. Attendees were supposed to bring a bottle of wine, a picnic basket and a blanket. They would then watch performances from local artists.
In 2012, the event was launched in Uganda. In 2017, the event was first held in Rwanda. The Rwanda edition would also have a segment called "New Kigali Set", which would include performances from local upcoming artists. In 2020, amidst COVID-19 lockdown restriction, Blankets & Wine held its first online edition. In 2025, organizers announced they would hold the first international edition of blankets and wine in the UK.
In 2022, Blankets and Wine Uganda banned children from attending the festival. In 2023 and 2024, the festival held four editions each year.
In 2025, Blankets and Wine announced that it would host three editions of the festival. Each edition will feature a main stage and a second stage, known as the Onja Onja stage and the Onja Onja market. The main stage will feature seven artists who will be performing live. The Onja Onja stage will feature seven DJs. The Onja Onja market on the other hand, is where local artisans and vendors showcase and sell their items.