Events and how to find them
💡 Traveler Tips
- Many events are free or inexpensive
- Some venues have a one-drink minimum or cover charge
- Cash is preferred at smaller venues
- Shows often start later than posted — be flexible!
📆 How to Stay Updated
Follow these Instagram, Tiktok, and Telegram channels to get up to date information on events in Addis.
However, keep in mind that word of mouth works best in Addis. So make sure to go to some events and make friends. You will discover many more events this way. Also ask at your hotel front desk or Airbnb host to find things that you may not find online.
Social Media accounts to follow
Tiktok is the most used platform and it is where you will find the most events advertised. There's a tendency to use Amharic but you can usually get enough context in English in the description and comments.
- LinkUp Addis: Instagram, Telegram
- Easty Suggests: Tiktok
- Events Ethiopia: Telegram
- Event Addis Media (mostly in Amharic): Telegram
- Krinfud events: Instagram
Venues
These venues put together a lot of fun events. Some of them have scheduled events throughout the week. Follow them on their socials.
- Alliance Ethio-Francaise
- African Jazz Village
- Fendika
- Atmosphere 251
- Goethe Institut
- Istituto Italiano Di Cultura
- Moseb
- Villa Verde
Bazaars
A great way to discover small local businesses is to check out bazaars. You'll usually find activities, games, music, food, drinks. There are bi-weekly and monthly recurring bazaars as well as others that happen randomly. Keep an eye out to see and support local products.
- Mignot Bazaar
- Yenegew Bazaar
- Linkup Bazaar
- Golden Hands Bazaar
- Artisan Bazaar - no socials, they advertise via LinkUp Addis