Majestic Culture Hub:
A Vibrant Cultural Space in Zanzibar
Majestic Culture Hub is a dynamic, community-focused cultural platform centred around the historic Majestic Cinema in Stone Town, Zanzibar – a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The iconic Art Deco building, originally a landmark cinema and one of the last remaining purpose-built theatres in Zanzibar, is being transformed into a multifaceted hub for arts, heritage, and innovation. Led by Hifadhi Zanzibar in partnership with organizations like the Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF), Busara Promotions, and Reclaim Women’s Space, the project revives the cinema’s inclusive traditions as a gathering place for diverse communities
Majestic's Future Plans
Revitalizing Majestic Cinema: Zanzibar's Collaborative Hub
Our aim is to give the building a new lease on life as a culture hub. The plans for its future use have been developed together by the partners involved in the project and reflect our respective needs and desires.
The design of the hub will be centred around the cinema hall, in which the manager who was running the cinema for decades can continue his shows, but additional space for the creative community to work, exchange ideas and showcase their art will be provided. The hub will also include office spaces, meeting rooms and public spaces such as a restaurant and a café.
Impact stories
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Testimonials
UNESCO Director-General
Together with the Zanzibar Authorities, our aim is to complete the renovation of the majestic within the next year, so that by 2027 it can host major events such as Sauti za Busara and ZIFF.
co Founder of ZIFF
The Majestic Culture Hub is an important venue that will provide a much-needed space for artists and creators to express themselves. If we do not tell our stories who will?
CEO Busara Promotions
The Majestic culture hub offers many opportunities for Zanzibar. It can being together people from different backgrounds and help to generate a thriving art scene
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Our Partners
