Nairobi nightlife by mood

Live music in Nairobi

8 venues across Nairobi — 3 bars, 2 clubs, 1 rooftop, 1 restaurant, 1 lounge. The big nights: Friday and Saturday.

Upcoming live music

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Rhumba Sunday

K1 Klub House · Every Sun · 4pm

The venues

All venues
Bar

The Alchemist

Open-air yard with food trucks, gigs and Nairobi's most reliable crowd.

Westlands✦✦
Rooftop

Brew Bistro Rooftop

Craft beer brewed in-house, big screens and a rooftop that fills every weekend.

Westlands✦✦
Restaurant

Carnivore

The legendary all-you-can-eat nyama choma beast feast, plus Simba Saloon club nights.

Langata✦✦✦
Lounge

Geco Cafe

Live bands most nights, mbuzi platters and a crowd that sings along.

Lavington✦✦
Bar

J's Fresh Bar & Kitchen

Live band Thursdays, comfort food and one of the friendliest bars in town.

Westlands / Karen✦✦
Bar

K1 Klub House

Beer garden, live rhumba Sundays and every big match on giant screens.

Parklands✦
Club

Soho's

Thursday house-and-piano sessions; a polished Westlands dancefloor.

Kilimani✦✦✦
Club

Masshouse Nairobi

High-energy house room for DJ-led nights, group tables and weekend dancefloor runs.

Waterfront✦✦✦

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