Things to do in Nairobi This Weekend: 5 – 8 December

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Polar Express | The Academy of Dance & Art, Karen | Friday 6 – Sunday 8 December | Various times

Get into the spirit of Christmas with this  charming production by the students of the Academy of Dance & Art. Book tickets via the Mpesa number on the poster.

Artisan Makers Market | Shamba Events | 6 – 8 December | Various times

This is your chance to discover unique, handcrafted holiday gifts from local artisans, all in one vibrant space. From stunning jewelry and cozy home décor to delicious treats and eco-friendly products, there’s something for everyone on your list (and maybe even a little something for yourself!).

Why You Shouldn’t Miss It:
🎄Support local artisans and celebrate Kenyan craftsmanship
🎄Find one-of-a-kind gifts perfect for the holidays
🎄Enjoy a lively, festive atmosphere with family and friends

Mark your calendar, bring the whole family, and get ready for an unforgettable shopping experience that celebrates the best of local talent!

Fig & Olive Christmas Market | Fig & Olive, Tigoni | Friday 6 – Sunday 8 December | 9 – 5pm

Head to this family run cafe, Farmshop & Deli nestled beautiful Tigoni for their festive Christmas Market.

TMI Christmas Social | 254 Beer District | Saturday 7 December | 4pm

The Joy of Christmas | All Saints Cathedral | Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th December | 3pm

This concert will bring you all the joy you need this Christmas season – witness @anthony_mwangi_ conducting @nairobimusicsociety and @nairobiorchestra for the first time! With exciting selections from J.S Bach, Karl Jenkins, Mary McDonald and all the carols you can sing your heart out to.

7th of December – 7pm
8th of December – 3pm

Location: All Saints Cathedral

Tickets: 1200 KES / concessions 800 KES
Mpesa paybill: 318552
Account Number: Your Name

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Tamu Holiday Fashion Pop Up | Beit é Selam | Sunday 8 December 11am -8pm

Tamu is back and thrilled to invite you to the second and final Tamu of the year, and they’re bringing friends.  It’s the perfect time to treat yourself or spoil your loved ones with some well-deserved retail therapy.
Let’s celebrate the festive season in style with your favorite brands:
Mafi Mafi (Ethiopia) @mafimafi.et Adele Dejak @adeledejak Kiko Romeo @kikoromeo Katush @katushnairobi
Vibes: Music by Zellan @zellan.dj

The Kenya Ni Mimi Festival | Tangaza University | Saturday 7 December | 9am – 3pm

Dive into an unforgettable day filled with games, live performances, music, art, and thought-provoking dialogue. This isn’t just an event – it’s a movement! Come celebrate the vibrant culture, creativity, and talent that makes Kenya Ni Mimi. Let’s come together, inspire each other, and turn up for a festival that’s redefining how we connect and create change. Don’t miss out – this is your moment to shine!

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Nutcracker | Dance Centre Kenya | Kenya National Theatre | Saturday 7 December | 6pm

The classic Nutcracker as performed by Kenya’s own Dance Centre Kenya, definitely a highlight of everyone’s Christmas festivities.

Poetry Slam Africa | Mcmillan Library | Sunday 8 December | 2 – 6pm

The last qualifier round to the Grand Slam is here. The 3rd Preliminary Edition of  at the @mcmillanlibrary. Tickets available on @mookh.africa

Acoustic Live Event | Bwibo Restaurant | Saturday 7 December | From 3pm

A world of good music, friends, vibes and melodies of rhythm and emotion. Musical performances from the very talented Qafie (@qafie__ ) with instrumentals from Larry Edmunds (@_.royal_symphony ) Kevoh G (@__kiriinya_ ) and Steven Karanja (@_low_3nd ). Happy hour from 4-7pm (Buy 2 get 1 free) Free admission. RSVP: 0713775108

THIS SATURDAY ❤️ Bollywood Fireball featring Arjun 🇬🇧, DJ Tejas 🇮🇳, VJ Prakhar 🇮🇳, DJ Deshal, Feischer, and Sheetal’s Dance Crew! Get ready for the ultimate party experience!

📅 Date: Saturday, 7 December 2024
📍 Venue: Alloy Bar & Lounge, Nairobi
🎶 Music Genres: Bollywood ✦ Party Anthems ✦ Afro Beats ✦ Urban Bhangra
🎤 Artists: Arjun 🇬🇧 ✦ DJ Tejas 🇮🇳 ✦ VJ Prakhar 🇮🇳 ✦ DJ Deshal ✦ Feischer ✦ Sheetal’s Dance Crew
🔞 Age Restriction: 18+ Event
👗 Dress Code: Dress to impress – sleek and stylish attire

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OLD SCHOOL REWIND | Alloy | Fri Dec 6th – 7pm onwards

This Friday, 6th December, we’re bringing you an unforgettable night of Old School Rewind with the one and only @onlydjflex , live in the mix! 🎶✨

📍 Venue: 6th Floor, Sarit Centre
🕖 Time: From 7 PM till late
🎟 Tickets: Available on our bio or visit polaroidentertainment.hustlesasa.shop

Let’s vibe to the classics and toast to the festive season. Grown & Classy meets Nairobi nightlife—don’t miss it! 🍸🔥

#OldSchoolRewind #AlloyNairobi

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Sunday Sessions: The Did n Dat Band | Bamba | Sunday 1 December | 5:30pm

🎸 Sunday Sessions brings you the soulful sounds of @the_dis_n_dat_band with live blues & rock! 🎶

📅 Date: Dec 8
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM
💸 Entry: FREE

✨ Reserve your table now via our IG bio or EatOut (recommended) — or just walk in and join the vibe!

📍 bamba, 847 Amboseli Road, Lavington

#SundaySessions #LiveMusicNairobi #BluesAndRock #BestCocktailsInNairobi #familyfriendlynairobi #pizzanairobi #lavingtonbars

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Ghetto Classics | Arena Lounge | Sunday 1 December | 2pm – 2am

Throwing it back to the ’90s R&B era with a touch of Mugiithi magic! 🎤✨ Don’t miss out on Nairobi Singalong📍@thearenaloungeke Music by @dj_rane_the_scratch_kid & @kikuyulovesessions
Early bird tickets: 1,000 KES | Advance: 1,500 KES, with 500 KES redeemable for a drink. Sponsored by @254brewingco and @kenyanoriginals Let’s make it a night to remember!

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Artist talk with Agnes Waruguru @waru_guru | Circle Art Gallery | 3pm

A discussion with the artist Agnes Waruguru on the occasion of her solo exhibition “What The Water Left Behind”. Waruguru received a B.F.A. in painting from the Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah, GA in 2017. She has participated in residencies at the Rijksakademie van beldeende Kunsten in Amsterdam, ArtSpace Sydney, Saba Artists Residency in Lamu, VideoBrasil Biennial Artists Residency in Boicucanga, Brazil. Waruguru participated in the inaugural edition of the Stellenbosch Triennale, South Africa, 2020. She has been nominated for the Volkskrant Beeldende Kunst Prijs 2022, at the Stedelijk Museum Schiedam. She Participated in the 22nd Edition of the Videobrasil Biennial in São Paulo. Waruguru is currently showing in the 60th International Art Exhibition La Biennale di Venezia, Foreigners Everywhere.

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Roads: Sudan-Hub Showcase | Goethe-Institut | Opening reception Thursday 5 December | 6pm

In collaboration with @therestrsdncy “Roads” is an exhibition that celebrates the individual journeys of resilience of 4 Sudanese artists. Through the usage of various mediums such as painting, VR, and sound, the artists express the issues and the memories that matters to them the most at a time of exile and the context of war. The exhibition is open everyday from 10am – 5pm, except Sunday.

Artists:
@hozaifaelsiddig
@dj_jaguar_249
@artistwaleedmohammed
@yathrip__249_

Poster art by: Ythreb Hassan. Designed by: @rahiem.shadad

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Wajukuu Art Festival | Mukuru | Thursday 5 – Saturday 7 December | 2 – 5pm

The **Wajukuu Art Festival** is bringing beauty, authenticity, and creativity to life! Join us for three incredible days of art, culture, and community as we celebrate the transformative power of expression. Don’t miss out—let’s make this an unforgettable experience together.

Come engage with powerful art that gives voice to the lived experiences of Mukuru residents. The exhibition transcends the traditional gallery setting, showcasing works that tell stories, preserve histories, and envision futures.

On Saturday there will be a special exhibition and performance by Ghetto Classics from  2- 5pm. Location is linked here. Find the individuals with reflectors and Wajukuu t-shirt to take you around when you arrrive.

See Also

Things to do in Nairobi this weekend: 6 – 8 Sept

Before Our Home Goes Down| The Wajukuu Collective | Mukuru | 7 December | 2-5pm

An element of the Wajukuu Art Festival, as above.

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Kibera Art Parade | Saturday 7 December | Chief’s Camp, Kibera | From 2pm | Call 0741443678 for details

Counting days to the Kibera Arts Parade 2024. We are ready to bring a-lot more fun, love and togetherness to the community. On stage we shall have soem not-so-new faces –  young artists we have been moving this journey with, including Hetch EF, One Kid, Limbo Fest & Babra Chloe. Join Kibera Art District in celebrating the arts & the community!

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Artivism Festival | Creative Garage | Saturday 7 December | from 2pm

Nairobiiiians, what’s uuuup wazeiyaaa? Are you ready? Mema Afrika, for the first time, will be working with @sanaafusion, @ibalaistudios, @givin_light, and Creative Garage to curate the first edition of the Artivism Festival in Nairobi! This groundbreaking event aims to experiment with and leverage the power of art to transform society, addressing critical issues concerning gender-based violence. Let’s come together and join the movement of global changemakers through art. Don’t miss the vibrant experience of music, poetry, spoken word, painting, and film screenings created by talented artists from Kenya. RSVP: +254 763 715929

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Travel through – Planet Africa | Nairobi National Museum, Creativity Gallery | 30 November | 8:30am – 5:30pm daily

The Planet Africa exhibition explores two million years of African history and archaeology. It highlights themes like human origins, cultural evolution, and the impact of ancient knowledge on contemporary research, featuring works by African street artists @maasai_mbili and interactive visuals. The exhibition, which will show in Kenya, Germany, and other countries in Africa, reflects collaboration between African and German researchers.

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Film Screening: How Do You Spell Lonely | NCAI | Thursday 4 December | 4pm

A short dance-poetry film by Joseph Obel and Neo Musangi. Artist Talk: Dive into the intersection of care, art, and collaboration with Joseph Obel and Esther Kamba. Entry is absolutely FREE! Please RSVP via the link .

The Big Sad Nairobi | Unseen Nairobi | Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 December | 2 screenings per day + conversation with the creators

Ready. Set. Free. A fight for survival in the City of Nairobi. The Big Sad Nairobi is a Stopmotion animated short film created by passionate Kenyan artists and filmmakers. The film is one of its kind in the region and a testament to innovation. Tickets are here.

The Battle for Laikipia | Unseen Nairobi | From Saturday 30 November to 22 December

Cinema Lovers in Kenya, we have news for you! Back by popular demand, The Battle for Laikipia, directed by Oscar-nominated director @daphnematziaraki and Rory Peck award winner @peterbagaka is hitting the big screen. Now’s your chance to experience this powerful, homegrown story that tackles identity, inequality, and the climate crisis. Together, let’s spark climate justice conversations that matter and showcase the brilliance of collaborative storytelling to the world.

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Social Blooms: Floral Workshop | The Social House | Saturday 7 December | 10am – 2pm

It’s time to bloom into the holiday spirit! From step-by-step guidance by expert crafters to designing your own sleek and unique masterpiece, we’ve got you covered. Mark your calendars: December 7th, 10 AM to 2 PM. For just 4,000/=, enjoy crafting, bitings, and a welcome cocktail (or mocktail) .

Sip & Paint Christmas Edition | BN’s Bar & Grill | Saturday 7 Dedember | 2 – 5pm

In collaboration with @the_rum_caravan , join us for a Christmas Sip & Paint on Saturday, 7th December! 🎨🍹 Get creative as you paint your own apron and spice up your very own mini bottle of rum to take home! Plus, the ticket includes a Rum cocktail or mocktail, all art supplies, a blank apron, and an expert art instructor. Come in your Christmas colors and let’s make some festive memories together! Bookings: 0758798900

✨ Special Offer: Groups of 3 or more friends get a discount! ✨

Booze & Brushes | Carnaval 2024 | Junction Mall | Saturday 7 December | 2 – 10pm

Booze & Brushes is back with a bang! Bigger and better than ever, this December 7th at The Junction Mall. 🎨🍹 Get ready for a night filled with vibrant Carnaval vibes, creative sip-and-paint sessions, delicious drinks, amazing food, and great music. Whether you’re planning a date night, a fun outing with friends, or some solo time to unwind, this is the perfect event for you. Don’t miss out—grab your tickets now through the link in our bio and let’s make it a night to remember! 🎭✨

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Nairobi Konpa Social | Muze Club| Friday 29 November | 9:30pm

Dance Factory Kenya presents Konpa Social – dance the night away!

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Flash Fiction | Cheche Books | Friday 6 December | 6pm

The Cosmic Kinship: Book Club Meeting | OurWonderHouse | Friday 6 December | 5 – 7:30pm

Amagical evening of connection for the first edition of the Cosmic Kinship Book Club Meeting. Bring your favourite philosophical book/excerpt and let’s share in new ideas meaningful connections and the start of a beautiful community!
You are welcome you to bring a bottle of your favourite wine (optional) to share. All are welcome! Sign up on OurWonderHouse Experiences page.

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Preparing for 12 Holy Nights: Soulwork | Matbronze Art Gallery, Karen | Sunday 8 December | 10am – 1pm

Join Nicole diving deep into some soulwork to prepare yourself for the coming year, with healing rituals related to the sacred period. Close 2024 with intention and enter 2025 with clarity. Enjoy space for reflection and realignment.

Heartfulness: Ice Baths, Breathwork, and Mettā Meditation | Our WonderHouse | Sunday 8 December | 1 – 3pm

An afternoon of refreshing ice baths, guided breathwork, soothing sauna and heart-opening Mettā (loving-kindness) meditation. Relax, recharge and cultivate inner peace – rooted in a decade of expertise by guide Hannes Bend (www.webreathions.com). Recharge balance and connection. Sign up on OurWonderHouse Experiences page.

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Fencing Demo + Screening: The Edge of the Blade + Discussion | Alliance Française | Thursday 5 December | 5pm

From the Olympics to Kenya, @alexandrandolo brings fencing back home. Karibu Alliance Française. She made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the first athlete to represent Kenya in fencing. Don’t miss out on a live fencing demonstration as she demystifies fencing. 🤺🇰🇪 With the support of @franceinkenya.

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Closing Day | Because You Said So | Braeside Auditorium | Saturday 7 December

Ukitoa weekends, siku za mchele, P.E lessons tunabaki na siku ngapi to closing day? Catch this improv group as they riff.

Brian Onjoro | Nairobi Laugh Bar @ Chemichemi | Saturday 7 December | 7:30 – 10pm

Nairobi Laugh Bar brings you Brian Onjoro live on stage! Hosted by Maina Munene and featuring Max Pain, this is a comedy night you don’t want to miss. Grab your tickets now at standupcollective.co.ke or pay via till number 162563.

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Car Mania | MadMax Karting, Waterfront Mall | Sunday 8 December | Noon til late