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Things to do · Addis Ababa

Things to do in Addis Ababaአዲስ አበባ

What's on tonight and this weekend, then every evening option by kind: bars, shows, cinema, spas, sport, classes, markets, family and rainy-day picks, with times, prices and whether to book.

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Picks
11
With set times
0
Categories
6
Checked
From guide data
Budget

No exchange rate for ETB yet, so the budget filter is off.

With kids
Rain

Forecast unavailable right now. Main rains (Jun–Sep) can bring days of steady rain: plan indoor sights and museums for this window, and carry a light rain layer year-round.

Tonight

What is on now and later today in Addis Ababa, from picks with set times. Your device clock is converted to Addis Ababa time.

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Plan tonight

Dinner, then a show or activity, then a bar or night market, built from picks with times. Walk and ride minutes are straight-line estimates.

Working out tonight from the Addis Ababa clock…

This weekend

Weekend-only markets, walking streets and shows for the coming Saturday and Sunday in Addis Ababa, plus festivals that usually fall this month.

Working out the dates…

Nightlife & bars

Bar streets, rooftops, pubs and late spots, with closing times and the usual traps.

No formal curfew; bars and tej houses in Piazza and Bole run into the evening, generally winding down by midnight on weeknights.

  • Piazza tej houses (azmari bets and tej bets)

    EveningLate

    Honey wine, live traditional music. Tej (honey wine) served in rounded flasks (berele); some venues have azmari (bard) performances with call-and-response singing.

    When
    Until Late evening

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  • Bole bars and lounges

    EveningLate

    Cocktail bars, international-style lounges. Pricier and more international; popular with expats and diplomats.

    When
    Until About midnight

    Map ↗

  • Kazanchis and Meskel Square hotel bars

    EveningLate

    Hotel bars. Convenient if you're staying nearby; check the price list before ordering.

    When
    Until About midnight

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Coffee ceremony

    Green beans roasted, ground and brewed fresh in a jebena (clay pot), served in three rounds · Cafés and homes citywide, especially Piazza

    When
    Until Any time

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Traditional performances

Folk theater, music and ritual shows: usually short, seated and easy to book.

  • Azmari bet evening (traditional music)

    EveningIndoor

    Live call-and-response singing with a one-string masenqo fiddle; lively and interactive.

    When
    Evening, 2–3 h
    Price
    Cover charge plus food and drink, ETB 300–800
    Where
    Piazza, or a dedicated azmari house

    Map ↗

Sport & fitness

Matches to watch, runs, rides and lessons.

  • Entoto hike and viewpoint

    Kids: 5–12, Teens

    Gentle trails through eucalyptus forest with city views; cooler than the centre.

    When
    Half day
    Price
    Small entry fee (check)
    Where
    Entoto hills

    Map ↗

Classes & workshops

Cooking, crafts and guided tastings: a morning or evening you learn something in.

  • Coffee ceremony experience

    IndoorKids: Under 5, 5–12, Teens

    Watch (or take part in) the full roast-grind-brew ritual over three rounds; ask any café if they offer it.

    When
    30–45 min
    Price
    ETB 100–300
    Where
    Piazza, or a café citywide

    Map ↗

  • Ethiopian cooking class

    Indoor

    Learn injera, shiro and wat preparation with a local cook.

    When
    Half day
    Price
    ETB 1,000–2,000 (check)
    Where
    Check operator

    Map ↗

Family fun

What works with kids, by age band.

  • Uneven pavements and altitude mean a slower pace with young children; allow extra rest time on day one.
  • The National Museum's Lucy replica and prehistoric exhibits are an easy, engaging stop for curious children.
  • Entoto's hills and viewpoint give kids space to run that a busy city street doesn't.
  • Malls in Bole (Edna Mall, Dembel City Center) have AC, cafés and some play areas for a cold or rainy afternoon.

  • Coffee ceremony experience

    Classes & workshopsIndoorKids: Under 5, 5–12, Teens

    Watch (or take part in) the full roast-grind-brew ritual over three rounds; ask any café if they offer it.

    When
    30–45 min
    Price
    ETB 100–300
    Where
    Piazza, or a café citywide

    Map ↗

  • Entoto hike and viewpoint

    Sport & fitnessKids: 5–12, Teens

    Gentle trails through eucalyptus forest with city views; cooler than the centre.

    When
    Half day
    Price
    Small entry fee (check)
    Where
    Entoto hills

    Map ↗

Rainy day

Indoor picks for a wet afternoon.

  • Edna Mall or Dembel City Center, Bole

    AfternoonIndoor

    AC, cafés and a cinema for a washed-out afternoon.

    Map ↗

  • Coffee ceremony experience

    Classes & workshopsIndoorKids: Under 5, 5–12, Teens

    Watch (or take part in) the full roast-grind-brew ritual over three rounds; ask any café if they offer it.

    When
    30–45 min
    Price
    ETB 100–300
    Where
    Piazza, or a café citywide

    Map ↗

  • Ethiopian cooking class

    Classes & workshopsIndoor

    Learn injera, shiro and wat preparation with a local cook.

    When
    Half day
    Price
    ETB 1,000–2,000 (check)
    Where
    Check operator

    Map ↗

How this page is built

Built from Voykit's data; times and prices change

The rest are drawn from this guide’s own Addis Ababa lists: the things-to-do list, experiences and tours, drinking spots, weekly events, the rainy-day plan and the like-a-local picks. A city gets this page with at least 6 picks across 3 kinds.

“Tonight” and “this weekend” use your device clock converted to Addis Ababa time (Africa/Addis_Ababa) and only list picks with set times in our data. Walk and ride times in the planner are straight-line estimates. The rain switch uses a live Open-Meteo forecast. Prices are local currency with an approximate conversion; anything marked check can change, so confirm on the venue’s own site before you go.