Southwestern Uganda
Visit Kikorongo Women Community for performances and craft demonstrations.
Must-see entertainment in Africa
Tunis
It may lack the glamour of Ascot, but the Arab horse racing at the Hippodrome is still a fun day out. Casual attire and a slightly frenetic betting system…
Giza
Narrated by the Sphinx, this is a rather dated spectacular. It’s not worth a special trip, but fine if you’re in the area – it is neat to see the Pyramids…
Luxor
This highly kitsch sound and light show is a 1½-hour Hollywood-style extravaganza that recounts the history of Thebes and the lives of the many pharaohs…
Cairo
Egypt's 'tech valley'. Once part of the old AUC campus, this set of buildings has been transformed into a hub for local tech and media start-ups. As well…
Cape Town
On Mondays, from as early as August to as late as April, the Grand Daddy Hotel’s rooftop trailer park of Airstream caravans is the venue for this al…
Cairo
The best of the Nile cruisers, run by the Marriott, is a relatively economical way to see a big-name belly-dancing star such as Randa or Farah, along with…
Cairo
Worth visiting for the gorgeous interior alone, this old-school hall got a makeover in recent years, and its Orientalist fantasia, complete with red…
Cairo
The Fairmont Nile City's restaurant is one of the classier venues to take in a belly dancing show with long-time Cairo favourite Soreya regularly…
Port Louis
The mighty popular city casino is about the liveliest place in town after midnight – its salient (some would say tackiest) feature externally is its ship…
Cairo
This five-star club is all red curtains and white marquee lights. Top seats, at tables nearest the stage go for LE1900 (drinks not included), with the…
Cape Town
Racing runs year-round here, but the main event to put down in your diary is the glitzy Sun Met (formerly the J&B Met) in January. It's South Africa’s…
Cape Town
One of the two big cinema chains in South Africa. Their venues include Cinema Nouveau in Victoria Wharf at the V&A Waterfront and the screens at Cavendish…
Cape Town
At this eternally popular tourist venue the three resident bands each play a couple of gigs a week featuring marimba and other swinging African sounds…
Dakar
Owned by Youssou N'Dour, one of Africa's most notable musicians and Senegal's tourism and culture minister, this legendary club is always packed and…
Lilongwe
Football matches are played here on Sunday. Look out for posters, or ask local fans for information. It's likely to be superseded by the new Bingu Stadium…
Durban
The glitzy, art deco–style casino is popular with locals and features slot machines, cinemas and some well-attended restaurants. The beach in front of the…
Cape Town
It's mainly used for football matches, although from January to February a contest between the various Cape Minstrel groups is also held here, as part of…
Antananarivo
This amphitheatre has occasional shows featuring artists from the Malagasy charts, as well as regular gospel-music or church-choir concerts that set the…
Lilongwe
Football matches are played here. Look out for posters, or ask local fans for information. It's likely to be superseded by the new Bingu Stadium, but…
Johannesburg
An offshoot of the Market Theatre, aspiring actors and theatre practitioners train here. It acts as a showcase for community talent and occasionally…
Meknes
A major centre for Meknes cultural life, this massive complex has a busy schedule of films, plays, concerts and exhibitions. There's also a garden cafe…
Johannesburg
Anyone who is (or used to be) someone in the South African performing arts has had a show here. The theatre, which is part of the Montecasino complex,…
Cape Town
This 75-seater venue is the pick of the three stages that can be found at the University of Cape Town’s drama department. Read the reviews before going to…
Lomé
Inside, it's like a 1980s disco with its blacked-out windows, but Le Rézo is more contemporary than it looks, with giant screens showing Champions League…
Cape Town
DJ events and live-music gigs are often held on weekends and holidays at this large complex in traditional African village style, with a number of bars,…
Meknes
Swing by this grand old cinema, built in 1938, even if you don't have time for a feature film – the sweeping mural along the staircase is a masterpiece…
Gueliz & Ville Nouvelle
The French Institute in Marrakesh collaborates with local organisations, performers and visual artists to put on Moroccan-flavoured film screenings,…
Durban
The University of KwaZulu-Natal has contemporary-music, classical and jazz performances during university terms. Performers vary from township jazz…
Cape Town
Check the website for details of wine tasting and live music events held in this venue, which is run by the owners of the nearby fine-dining restaurant…
Dakar
The German cultural centre frequently hosts exhibitions and shows films. It offers German-language classes, and there's also a library open to the public…
Windhoek
Located south of the National Art Gallery, the national theatre stages infrequent theatrical performances; for information see the Namibian newspaper.
Essaouira
This cultural centre hosts exhibitions, concerts and performances by Moroccan and French artists and musicians, along with art-house films. It also offers…
Cape Town
This long-running bar hosts live music from local acts as well as the DJ venue Mercury Live. With the area undergoing a lot of development, though, its…
Cairo
Once Cairo's finest, this old 1930s cinema has been spruced up enough in recent years to even show 3D movies. Foreign films are usually shown in their…
Malawi
In the basement of the Chichiri Shopping Mall, underneath Game supermarket, this cinema shows Hollywood films.
Port Elizabeth
The oldest theatre in both Africa and the southern hemisphere, the PE Opera House hosts a wide range of performances, including plays, poetry, concerts…
Tunis
This multipurpose stadium is home to football clubs Espérance Sportive de Tunis and Club Africain and is where Tunisian League football matches are played.
Libreville
This casino gets good reviews for its music and friendly wait staff. Try your hand at poker, blackjack and roulette, as well as slots and video poker.
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