Nightlife · Zanzibar
Nightlife in Zanzibar
Where Zanzibar goes out — handpicked bars, clubs, live music rooms and late-night eats for any kind of night.
Frequently added to plansCurated by locals
Top spots in Zanzibar
Tatu Lounge
NightlifeStone Town
Rooftop cocktail bar over the seafront — Swahili-jazz nights, mojitos, sunset call to prayer.
Where to eat
6 Degrees South
$$Bistro / Bar · Stone Town
Seafront cocktail bar and grill — sundowner Dawa cocktails, sushi, harbour views.
Emerson Spice Tea House
$$$Swahili tasting menu · Stone Town
Sunset rooftop, five Swahili-influenced courses, live taarab music nightly.
Tea House Restaurant (Emerson on Hurumzi)
$$$Set Swahili menu · Stone Town
Cushioned rooftop dining under the stars — barefoot, communal, Swahili wedding-feast energy.
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 include Forodhani Night Market, Spice Farm Tour, Tatu Lounge. The list mixes cocktail bars, live-music rooms and dance floors so you can build a full night without leaving the neighbourhood.
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