PANAFEST is a biannual cultural event held in Ghana, West Africa. The festival was first organized in 1992 and has since become a significant cultural event on the African continent, attracting people worldwide.

The aim of PANAFEST is to promote unity, solidarity, and Pan-Africanism through arts and culture. The festival brings together people of African descent from all over the world to celebrate their heritage and cultural identity. It is a platform for African artists, scholars, and intellectuals to showcase their talents and exchange ideas on the cultural, economic, and political issues facing Africa and its people.

The festival is usually held in the month of July and lasts for two weeks. The opening ceremony is held at the Cape Coast Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a former slave trade center in Ghana. A ceremony is a solemn event that pays homage to the millions of Africans who were taken away from their homeland and enslaved in the Americas and the Caribbean.

The festival features a wide range of events, including traditional music and dance performances, drama, film screenings, poetry readings, and art exhibitions. There are academic conferences, seminars, and workshops that focus on various aspects of African history, culture, and development.