Live music · Zanzibar
Live music in Zanzibar this weekend
What's playing in Zanzibar this weekend — concerts, club nights and the small venues with the city's best sound.
Frequently added to plansCurated by locals
We couldn't find many live music matches in Zanzibar — even after broadening the search. Here are the closest picks we trust.
Live music venues in Zanzibar
Tatu Lounge
NightlifeStone Town
Rooftop cocktail bar over the seafront — Swahili-jazz nights, mojitos, sunset call to prayer.
Live & on stage
Eid al-Fitr Celebrations
City-wide · Mar 20 · Cultural / Free
Mwaka Kogwa
Makunduchi · Jul 22–25 · Shirazi New Year
Sauti za Busara
Old Fort · Feb 13–15 · Pan-African / Free
Zanzibar International Film Festival
Old Fort · Jul 4–12 · Cinema / Music
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Stone Town Walking Tour, Tatu Lounge. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Zanzibar and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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