Degis
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Our story

Ethiopia deserves a world-class events platform.

Degis was founded in 2024 to connect Addis Ababa's vibrant cultural scene with the technology to make every event accessible, discoverable, and unforgettable.

1,200+
Events hosted
40,000+
Tickets sold
180+
Organizers
4.9
Average rating

Our mission

Bringing communities together, one event at a time.

We believe great experiences bring people closer. Degis makes it effortless for organizers to create events and for audiences to discover them — from intimate jazz nights to city-wide festivals.

Our vision

The home of live culture across East Africa.

Starting in Addis Ababa, we're building toward a future where Degis is the trusted name for discovering and attending cultural experiences across the region.

Our values

Excellence

We hold ourselves and our organizers to a high standard — every event listed on Degis should be worth your time.

Community

Events are how cultures grow. We exist to help communities gather, celebrate, and connect with each other.

Local first

Addis Ababa is our home. Every feature we build starts by asking what local organizers and attendees actually need.

Accessibility

Great events should be reachable by everyone. We build discovery tools that surface events across price ranges and interests.

Reliability

When you buy a ticket or run an event on Degis, it works — payments process, tickets arrive, and check-in is smooth.

Regional ambition

We are starting in Ethiopia and expanding across East Africa, carrying what we learn in each city into the next.

Ready to discover what's happening?

Browse thousands of events across Addis Ababa — music, culture, comedy, and more.