Lilongwe
This simple wooden-shack affair is a fave among local expats, with pool table, volleyball court, darts, barbecued food, global sports on the huge TV and…
Must-see entertainment in Africa
Cape Town
This cosy venue, which also serves food and drinks, usually has live music on Wednesday (free) and weekends (cover charge R170 to R190; bookings necessary…
Mindelo
On the waterfront, this breezy top-floor restaurant draws a good mix of talent to its live concerts on Friday and Saturday nights. It has a tropical vibe…
Kinshasa
Despite its small size, the Centre Wallonie-Bruxelles has a packed program of musical and other performances as well as a small exhibition space. It's one…
Kinshasa
This charming arts-and-cultural centre has changing exhibits in its gallery, shows films and hosts various cultural events. The gift shop has a good range…
Sierra Leone
Ballanta Academy of Music regularly opens its doors to the public for a great evening of student performers, attracting an artsy crowd – there's…
Cameroon
A popular creative space for theatre, dance, movies, debates and workshops. It also runs a Nuit Blanche program, and dance and music festivals. Get a…
Zanzibar Town
Performances of local music, dance and drumming are often held at the Old Fort, but the schedule is variable. Stop by the information desk at the entrance…
Dar es Salaam
Ngoma (drumming and dancing) performances daily (Tsh2000 per person), whenever there is sufficient demand, plus occasional special afternoon programs…
Lilongwe
In a converted warehouse off Paul Kagame Rd, Umunthu puts on regular live music, films, club nights and more, showcasing the best of Malawian talent. A…
Cape Town
This National Lottery–funded project works with youngsters on a variety of performance and theatre projects. Some of their shows have won awards at…
KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra
Durban
The orchestra has an interesting spring concert program with regular performances in City Hall. Check the calendar and events listings on the website.
Cairo
Seminars and lectures in German on Egyptology and other topics, plus visiting music groups, art exhibitions and film screenings.The library has more than…
Cape Town
This company, a lean troupe of 24 dancers, can trace its history back to 1934. They usually perform at Artscape, the Baxter Theatre and, in summer, at…
Cairo
One of Cairo's most active cultural centres, the Italian institute hosts a busy program of art house films plus lectures (sometimes in English) and art…
Durban
Opposite City Hall, Durban’s central theatre is a stunning venue. The Zulu mosaics and beadwork in the foyer are alone worth seeing, as are the dance,…
Libreville
Home ground of Libreville's FC 105, the city's popular army and police football club, this state-of-the-art stadium houses 40,000 people. Tickets to…
Pretoria
This large theatre complex in the heart of central Pretoria hosts opera, jazz, comedy, ballet and theatre in its five theatres: the Arena, Studio, Opera,…
Hurghada
An offshoot of the Cairo-based cultural and performance space, El Sawy stages music and theatre performances and other events and activities for children…
Alexandria
The former Sayed Darwish Theatre has been refurbished and now this lovely, frivolous building houses the city’s modestly proportioned but splendid opera…
Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra
Johannesburg
The city’s orchestra stages a regular circuit of concerts at venues such as Wits University and City Hall. Call or check its website for the latest…
Cape Town
This hallowed ground of South African rugby is home to the Stormers (www.thestormers.com). Provincial, international and Super Rugby matches are played…
Cape Town
These jazz gigs are staged at venues around town, including Langa township's Guga S'Thebe Arts & Cultural Centre.
Antananarivo
This slightly disreputable bar has cabaret, bands and traditional music performances every night of the week; it’s always full and the atmosphere is good.
Addis Ababa
An institution, this central cinema puts on the usual diet of action-packed and slightly passé Hollywood movies. Films are shown daily in three sessions.
City Hall Theatre & Cultural Centre
Addis Ababa
A plush 1000-seat place in the Piazza, which shows productions on Tuesday and Friday. Sometimes there’s traditional Ethiopian music on public holidays.
Cape Town
One of South Africa’s oldest contemporary dance companies. Puts on performances and holds classes at Artscape.
Pretoria
There are two cinemas here: Ster-Kinekor shows regular blockbusters, while Cinema Nouveau specialises in arty films.
Durban
This is a not-for-profit venture that brings new artistic works to the stage. Boatman's Rd runs parallel to Margaret Mncadi Ave (Victoria Embankment).
Durban
Weekends see this unassuming restaurant liven up with performances from local rock, jazz and blues bands. There's another venue at Wilson's Wharf.
Cape Town
On Thursday nights you can catch live jazz sets in this plush cocktail lounge. On other nights DJs play for an up-for-it crowd of party seekers.
Cairo
Wonderful arthouse cinema showing both local and international films, but mainly from North Africa and Middle East, with English subtitles.
Addis Ababa
This impressive building, with its massive marble and bronze entrance hall (and the odd pigeon), hosts theatre most weekends at 5pm.
Lagos
Owned by renowned mask-wearing musician Lagbaja, this is a big outdoor venue with lots of live music and a robust local following.
Johannesburg
Has the widest distribution of multiplexes, with screens in the Fourways, Westgate, Eastgate, Sandton and Rosebank malls.
Gauteng
Home for the Orlando Pirates and worth a visit, especially when they play against their sworn enemy, the Kaizer Chiefs.
Libreville
This cultural centre offers a wide range of events, films, concerts and shows. There's also a restaurant and wi-fi.
Stellenbosch
Open-air performances of theatre, music and dance are held here from November to March.
Durban
With 60,000 seats, ABSA Stadium is currently home to the Natal Sharks rugby team.
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