Things to do · Funafuti
Things to do in FunafutiFunafuti
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.
Key facts
- Picks
- 9
- With set times
- 0
- Categories
- 5
- Checked
- From guide data
Tonight
What is on now and later today in Funafuti, from picks with set times. Your device clock is converted to Funafuti time.
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None of the picks for Funafuti have set times in our data yet; see the lists below.
Evening light
- The runway at dusk17:30–18:30Frame the runway and the lagoon from the edge; ask before photographing people.
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 Funafuti clock…
This weekend
Weekend-only markets, walking streets and shows for the coming Saturday and Sunday in Funafuti, 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.
There is no nightlife scene: a few bars near Vaiaku close early, and Sunday is quiet. Alcohol is sold in licensed shops and served in some guesthouses; do not drink in public places.
Guesthouse and hotel bars
EveningLateBar or veranda. Usually the only place for a beer.
- When
- Until Early evening (check)
Community events
EveningLateFeasts and dances. Ask if a visitor may attend: guests are often welcomed.
- When
- Until Varies
Fresh coconut
Drinking coconuts · Roadside sellers and local hosts
- When
- Until Daylight
Live music & shows
Concerts, jazz, circus and theater that work without the local language.
Church day
Most shops and activities close; keep activities quiet and dress modestly.
- When
- Every Sunday
Map ↗Times and prices: check
Sport & fitness
Matches to watch, runs, rides and lessons.
Runway at dusk
EveningKids: 5–12, TeensThe best free evening: the town's open space in golden light.
- When
- Sunset on a non-flight day
- Price
- Free
- Booking
- Check flight days with your guesthouse
Family fun
What works with kids, by age band.
- The lagoon shore is calm at high tide and good for children who can swim, with an adult in the water.
- No playgrounds or shade: bring hats, sun shirts, water and a shade cloth.
- Coral paths and no kerbs: carry small children or use a baby carrier, not a stroller.
- Medical care is very limited: bring child medicines and check your insurance covers evacuation.
Sunset on the runway
EveningKids: 5–12, TeensJoin the evening walkers and games; leave when the siren sounds.
- When
- Dusk, non-flight days
- Price
- Free
- Where
- Airstrip
Map ↗Times and prices: check
Community feast or church service (as a guest)
IndoorKids: 5–12, TeensChoirs, dance and food; ask your host and dress modestly.
- When
- Sundays and holidays
- Price
- A gift or donation
- Where
- Vaiaku and the villages
Map ↗Times and prices: check
Runway at dusk
Sport & fitnessEveningKids: 5–12, TeensThe best free evening: the town's open space in golden light.
- When
- Sunset on a non-flight day
- Price
- Free
- Booking
- Check flight days with your guesthouse
Rainy day
Indoor picks for a wet afternoon.
Guesthouse veranda or dining room
IndoorA dry place to wait.
Tuvalu Philatelic Bureau
IndoorAn indoor stop.
How this page is built
Built from Voykit's data; times and prices change
The rest are drawn from this guide’s own Funafuti 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 Funafuti time (Pacific/Funafuti) 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.