Will it rain or shine? Never sure at this time of year but rest assured Nairobi has plenty to offer either way. Check out our curated round up of what’s on iN Nairobi the weekend….
iNTHEDARK
One Love Thursday | K1 Klubhouse | Thursday 13 March
Reggae music is the heartbeat of the people—one love, one vibe, one destiny!
This One is a hot one you don’t know whom you might meet next courtesy of the @dohtyfamily with the Legendary @krissdarlin
Thursday Wind Down ft. DJ Donnaccia | Bamba | Thursday 13 March | 7:30pm
Get ready for a night of funky house & disco as @djdonnaccia sets the vibe just right! Reservations recommended.
Nairobi Rock Night | The Alchemist | Thursday 13 March | 6pm
Nairobi Rock Night by @akinyiadongo
Street Thursdaze | Nairobi Street Kitchen | Thursday 13 March | 9pm
Your Weekly Dose of NSK Magic where the beat drops, the drinks flow, and the vibe is always unmatched
EDM Rave | KODA | Friday 14 March | 9pm
The team has curated the perfect EDM experience, now it’s your turn to live it!
Tickets are live. Dresscode: Aesthetic Fashion. Age: 21+
Ignition | Alchemist | Friday 14 March
Ignition with @jokisila and @kingmellowofficial
Masta Rebirth | Shelter | Friday 14 March | 9pm til late
Back to where @gogo_nights_ke started.
Sip & Vibe | Nairobi Street Kitchen | Friday 14 March | 5pm
Vibes by GI Selects. Happy Hour 5-9pm
Hip Hop Street | Nairobi Street Kitchen | Friday 7 March | 9pm
Bionic | Cuban Code | Friday 14 March | From 7:30pm
Under the canopy of lush greens, where cityscapes fade into the electric hum of the night, the pulse of house and Afro-house fuses with urban beats. This is more than music; it’s the embodiment of contrast—raw energy meets refined elegance, neon glows against nature’s breath, and an elite crowd finds it’s rhythm in the heart of the night.Curated for those who demand more for their night out.
Kenia; Ler: Coco Kahi | The Mist | Friday 14 March | 9pm
Back to electronic roots – @kenia_the_aquarius w/ @ngatmaler and @corinnekahi – this free friday at the underground facility.
Full Moon Friday | Red Room | Friday 14 March | 7pm – 3am
Get ready for an unforgettable night under the stars. Experience an epic B2B set from international DJs SDKZ& Zilla from Germany, along with amazing performances from Shema, Djibz, Malonza, and Donnaccia
The Closet | Shelter | Saturday 15 March | 9pm -6am
After a short break, The Closet is returning for their first session of 2025 kicking things off in style! An international lineup of incredible DJs: 4RKNO — a brilliant queer Colombian DJ making his Closet debut, Mr. Matatu — back to deliver those infectious beats you know and love, Maya Kaze — setting the vibe with her signature sound, Kagate — co-founder and resident magical act at The Closet.
As always, The Closet is a warm, safe, and inclusive space for all 🏳️🌈 — a sanctuary for our queer community and beyond. Bring your fire. Bring your light. The crazier this world gets, the more we need that light. We’re honoured to create this space with you. Tickets here.
KODA Pres. | KODA | Saturday 15 March | 9pm – 6am
This Saturday at KODA we dance to the sounds of DJ/Producers Suraj, Dylan-S & KUZO in Room 1. In Room 2 a special Dancing With Darkfruit Experience all night long. See you on the dancefloor!
Anjunadeep | Muze Club | Saturday 15 March | 10pm
An epic 2025 Opening Party! For the first time in Kenya, MUZE Club presents Anjunadeep Nairobi with (A-Z): Afu (KE), Braxton (UK), Cornelius (SA), Karyendasoul (SA) and OneDown(KE). Founded in 2005 by Above & Beyond, a British electronic music trio, as a sublabel of Anjunabeats. Over the years, Anjunadeep has developed its own identity, becoming a globally recognized name in the underground electronic music scene. Tickets at muzeclub.com.
The Feischer Experience | Alchemist | Saturday 15 March
Feischer Experience with @feischer.kenya & Friends
Nairobi Design Nights | The Alchemist | Saturday 15 March | 6 – 10pm
Celebrate 10 years of Nairobi Design Week with a night full of energy—immersive exhibitions, DJ sets and a toast to a decade of creativity and community. Tickets available on Hustle Sasa
Rock Riot | Nairobi Street Kitchen | Saturday 15 March | 8:30 til late
Afro X HipHop Dance Battle | The Alchemist | Sunday 16 March
iNTUNE
NY to Nairobi Quintet | Shamba Cafe | Friday 14 March | 7pm & 9pm
Come out and dig Friday Night with live jazz at @shambacafe featuring @billaltosax @jackmuguna @jonathangardner and the unstoppable @phil.ondrumz.
Dagoz Presents: AfroSimba | Wasp & Sprout| Friday 14 March | 7pm
Coastal rhythms that are fused with modern vibes. From traditional songs that are probably the first recorded protest songs against the newcomers to the coast in the late 1800s to the celebratory dance music of the mijikenda. AfroSimba is making a comeback after lying low since covid times in Malindi. Bring your friends and come dance as close the week
The Jazztified | Friday 14 March | 7pm
TRIBE BREWED SESSIONS • The Jazztified (@the_jazztified)
Daudi Mystique | Noir | Saturday 15 March | From 5pm
Step into this garden oasis, where the music’s live & the vibe is always right! Call 0713286254 to reserve your table – the best seats book up quickly, don’t miss out!
Live EP 2 + Sip | Moov Cafe | Saturday 15 March | From 6pm
An unforgettable night of live performances and great sips. Gates open at 6:00 PM. Grab your tickets now at mookh.com
Romance in the Keys | Nairobi Orchestra | Oshwal Auditorium | Saturday 15 March 6:30pm & Sunday 16 March 3pm
Tickets on Kenyabuzz.
Musical Winds of Aeolus | Kenya National Theatre | Sunday 16 March | 3pm
Experience the soulful fusion of Greek jazz and ethnic rhythms! Tickets on KenyaBuzz.
Jazz Sundays Ft. June Gachui | Bwibo Restaurant, Lavington | Sunday 9 March | 4 – 9pm
Kenya’s icon of soulfulness , the amazing June Gachui graces the Bwibo stage this Sunday 16th March in a special performance of her original recorded music while showcasing her wide range of influences.
@junegachui
AfroSimba | Bamba | Sunday 16 March | 5:30pm
Sunday Sessions at Bamba – Coastal Rhythms Live! This Sunday, @afroosimba brings the soulful sounds of the coast to our backyard! Let the rhythms transport you as we sip, vibe, and unwind to the best of live Swahili fusion. Reservations Recommended. Sunset, good music, and great company-what more could you ask for?!
GROOViN
Sip & Dance | Two Grapes | Saturday 15 March | 4pm til late
A little wine, a little dance, and a whole lot of good vibes. 🍷💃🏽🕺We’re doing it again! This Saturday, March 15th, from 4 PM till late at Two Grapes, Kilimani with Best of Bachata Salsa Kizomba Semba Konpa Reggaeton Afrobeats!
⭕️Open social dancing from 4:00 pm till late
⭕️Bachata workshop by Jos Lyon & partner 5:00pm sharp
⭕️Surprise Guest artists performance
⭕️Happy hour 4-7pm 🤩😍
iNDESIGN
Nairobi Design Week | Waterfront Mall | Opening Saturday 8 March
Catch the final weekend of Nairobi Design Week, celebrating a decade of creativity! Nairobi Design Week 2025 is all about embracing our legacy under the theme “We Are the Ancestors”, reflecting on our past, shape our present, and how to inspire the future.
Tickets are here. Follow @nairobidesign_to see the programme of events.
Woven Dreams | Nairobi Design Week | Waterfront Mall | Through Sunday 16 March
Africa Collect Textiles, a company who recycles & upcycles cast off textiles is offering interactive weaving sessions at their exhibit at Nairobi Design Week. Book your slot here.
Design Her Story | Under the Swahili Tree | Friday 14 March | 6 – 10pm
An evening celebrating the women shaping design, innovation and community, featuring panel discussions with leading creatives + live entertainment. Tickets available on Hustle Sasa.
Decolonizing Design | Design Reparations X Nairobi Design_ | Waterfront | Saturday 15 March | 2pm
Explore what means decolonizing design by weaving together Indigenous wisdom, ancestral practices, and regenerative design approaches to tackle climate change. As designers and creatives, how can we move beyond extraction toward community-led, sustainable practices? What can we learn from Indigenous knowledge? Join elders, designers, and researchers in an interactive dialogue to reclaim, reimagine, and take action. Kindly supported by: @stimuleringsfonds
iNSCRIBED
Book Launch: Architecture of Migration | Cheche Books | Friday 14 March | 2-6pm
Celebrate the launch of “Architecture of Migration: the Dadaab Refugee Camps and Humanitarian Settlement” by Anooradha Iyer Siddiqi. Anooradha will be in conversation with Garnette Oluoch-Olunya. All are welcome! Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Rafinki Writers and Poets Workshop | Alliance Française Multimedia Library| 14 March | From 6 pm
OVERCOMING WRITER’S BLOCK. Writers struggling with creative slumps will have an opportunity to explore the causes and solutions to writer’s block at an upcoming workshop hosted by . Participants will engage in discussions on overcoming creative stagnation and finding inspiration. For more information, contact library@afkenya.org.
iNJEST
Thursday Night Live | Nairobi Laugh Bar | Thursday 13 March | 7pm
This Thursday for #ThursdayNightLive, we got Mwami ( @onomwamii) at The Nairobi Laugh Bar @nairobilaughbar. Talk show-style interview with him after watching everyone who signed up to perform. Tickets are on sale at the link in @standupcollective‘s bio.
The Walking Class X Qwani | Stand Up Comedy | HMP Comedy Lounge | Friday 14 March | 6pm
Stand-Up Comedy show (in collaboration with @thamaxpain) at the HMP Lounge in Westlands Business Park (behind GTC) from 6pm. Entry is free for Qwani passport holders.
The Joke Machine: Therapy Edition | Levels Hotel – ChemiChemi | Friday 14 March | 7;30pm
Got problems? We’ve got jokes! Write them down, and our comedians will “solve” them live on stage. Join us at for a night of laughs, good vibes, great food, and drinks. Get your tickets now via the link or Till Number 162 563
Wine: A Full Bodied Comedy Special | Dough Mutai | Saturday 15 March | Nairobi Laugh Bar
Have you booked a slot yet? Don’t be left out on a night of laughter and celebration as we honor 15 years of comedy brilliance with @dougmutai. Tickets on standupcollective.co.ke.
CRAFTiNG
Nairobi Sketch Tour: Maringo Graffiti Tour | Sunday 16 March | 11am
First up is the Maringo graffiti tour. The people of Maringo are incredibly special. The only neighborhood that encourages street art in the whole of this city. You won’t be surprised to see someone ushering you to an empty wall on their house so that you use it . We are so excited for this tour. We’ll have a special surprise at the end as well. Can’t wait!! Booking required. Ticket link on bio.
Karibu Nairobi | Mural Art Experience | Embe Creatives | Saturday 15 March | 11am – 5pm
We’re back with the 2nd edition of our immersive mural art experience! An unforgettable day of art, culture & community with the incredible muralist @viktartmwangi. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just want to try something new, Vikart will be guiding us through the process so come ready to get your hands messy, and most importantly, have fun!
Pull up, bring your crew, and let’s paint. Ticket link in bio.
Blow & Paint | Kamene Centre | Sunday 16 March | 2 – 4 pm
Step into a world of colour and creativity as we explore the magic of **bubble painting! No skills needed—just a sense of adventure and a love for art. What You’ll Do: Learn the art of painting with bubbles. Experiment with vibrant colours and techniques. Create your own unique masterpiece to take home. Tickets here.
Location: Kamene Cultural & Research Centre, on Ngong Rd, inside Santack Estate. Building no. 2181.
Paint & Plant | Ulwazi Place, Kitisuru | Saturday 15 March | 1 – 4pm
Tap into your creativity and bring nature to life! Personalize your pot, plant something beautiful, and take home unique creations. Limited slots available – reserve yours today! Call 0729 853 135
Pottery Workshop | Our WonderHouse x EarthyPlates | Sunday 9 March | 10:30 – 12:30
Join Tash Straker – @earthyplates– for a Therapeutic Clay Workshop in collaboration with Our WonderHouse (the home of Our WonderStudio ❤️). Step into a calming, meditative space where the simple act of shaping clay becomes a journey of self-discovery and healing. Guided through the ancient Japanese pottery technique of Kurinuki, you’ll engage with the clay not to perfect an object, but to connect deeply with the material—feeling its texture, responding to its form, and allowing your creativity to flow naturally as you embrace the act of letting go.
This is more than a creative workshop; it’s a therapeutic practice of grounding yourself in the present moment. Through carving, slicing, and molding, you’ll quiet the mind and awaken the senses and invite a sense of calm. Let the clay evolve with your intuitive touch, embracing each twist and turn as an opportunity to explore and express your inner world 🌎❤️
No experience is needed – just a willingness to slow and create! Sign up via experience page of Our Wonderhouse.
iNTHEARTS
Xavier Verhoest: I Come From There | Tribal Gallery | Opening Reception Friday 14 March | 6pm
Come From There ( for Palestine), an art exhibition by Xavier Verhoest will be at Tribal Gallery from 14th of March till 6th of April. In support of Palestinian charities. Booking is required. Call 0713825250
IAMISIGO SS25 in Kenya by The Station | An Exhibition and Performance| Heltz Building, Ngara | Saturday 15 March | 4 – 10pm
Heaven: Beautiful is the armour of the gods, made of gold, which shines in heaven like lightning. It has been sprinkled with sacred water. The gods bathe in this holiest of waters. Donning their armour, they resemble the clouds. @weare.thestation.
Dadaab Commons | The GoDown Arts Centre | Opening Saturday 15 March | 2pm
An exhibition that reflects the architectures and ecologies of Dadaab, which open onto knowledges common to us all. The show is curated by Prof. Anooradha Iyer Siddiqi, Barnard College, Columbia University, and it features works and insights of AbdulFatah Adam, Cave Bureau, Deqa Abshir, Elsa MH Mäki, James Muriuki, Peterson Kamwathi, Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor and Anooradha Iyer Siddiqi in collaboration with The GoDown Arts Centre. Entry is free!
Coco | Group exhibition | The Village Creative | Saturday 15 & Sunday 16 March | 1-6pm
A photo exhibition by a women’s collective of artists (photographer, set designers, visual artists, stylist, models and designers) who have been working together since 2021 on various projects. Two of these creatives have worked together since 2018 building more photography projects with women, & the collective grew in 2021. They’ll be showcasing photograph collections/projects this weekend. It’s about making art for art’s sake. A labor of love documented over four years. A celebration of sisterhood, resilience, and the art we create when we stand together.
Ft @waru_guru @ah_this @vinette_k @sallyminoo_ @wanluv @bakhita_88 @__gathoni__m
The small contribution supports the exhibition. There will be no contributions accepted at the gate, so please confirm your RSVP here: Tickets only 200ksh: kilibasidesignstudio.hustlesasa.shop
Image in Our Heads | Group Show | Wajukuu Arts | Ardhi Gallery | Opening reception Sunday 16 March | 2 – 6pm
What happens when artists translate their inner visions into tangible forms? *Image in Our Heads* is a showcase of works born from deep reflection, experimentation, and storytelling by four female artists engaged in Wajukuu Arts’ residency programme. Exhibition runs until – March 30th. With @mugoirigachiani @akotchi.art@fwnjeri@artbyvaleriesolomon
Open Studios | BrushTu Artists Collective | Sunday 16 March | 12 – 6pm
The exhibition will feature drawings spanning various media. Entry is free – join us for a day of interacting with artists and their work in their space. The work will remain on display until the 30th of March.
Reclaiming Homes | Curated Group Show | Friday 14 & Saturday 15 March | 12 – 5pm
A dvirse range of Kenyan, Sudanese, French & Italian artists, parinters, photographers & fashion designers.
Sanaa Art Universe | Sarit Centre | 13 – 16 March
Explore breathtaking paintings, live caricature drawing, multimedia arts, digital arts, and more all in support of local talent! Come celebrate creativity, meet amazing artists, and take home a masterpiece!
iNACTION
Thrive Social: Tennis | 254 Racquet Club | Sunday 16 March | 4 – 6pm
Game, Set, Match! it’s time for a Tennis Session – Are you ready to finally hit the court? Whether you’re a seasoned player or picking up a racket for the first time, this is your chance to enjoy an action packed afternoon of tennis at Nairobi’s hottest new spot! Expect a fun, social & energizing session where you can sharpen your skills, meet fellow tennis lovers & enjoy some friendly competition. No matter your level, this is all about having a great time and staying active.
Spots are limited – book on +254701523544
Faraja Cancer Support Charity Run | WRN x Baobox | Saturday 15 March | 7am
💙 Run for a Cause & Stay for Breakfast! 💙🏃♂️ We’re calling all runners, fitness enthusiasts, and changemakers! Join us for the Colorectal Cancer Awareness Run and take action to make a difference. Warm-up: 7:20 am | Run Start: 7:30 am. | Choose your challenge: 5KM or 10KM. PERKS: FREE Games until 12 PM to keep the fun going! Breakfast Buffet: After the run, treat yourself to an unlimited breakfast buffet and coffee for only KES 1000 – because you’ve earned it!
Let’s come together to raise awareness, support Faraja Cancer Support, and enjoy a morning of health, fun, and amazing food. 💙
iNTROSPECTION
African Trance Music Breathwork | Kanga Studio | Thursday 13 March | 6 – 7:30pm
Come let your breath dance… Experience an active meditation journey of deep release, that reconnects with the innate wisdom of your body and soul. The ceremony is driven by powerful celebratory African and Sufi trance healing musics that communicate directly with the body, breath, and spirit. Trauma informed, and supported by 1st class quality essential oils, white sage, palo santo, and big love.
Full Moon Breathwork & Aerial Sound Bath | Sakura Studio | Sunday 16 March | 11am – noon
The Worm Moon represents finding your equilibrium and tapping into your inner self. It’s a powerful time for personal growth ,emotional healing in any relationships. Allow the moon’s energy to guide you toward inner peace, clarity, and renewal. Contacts above to book your spot.
Plant & Sense| Our WonderHouse | Friday 14 March | 3 – 5PM
A sacred infusion ceremony, where the wisdom of plants, earth, fire, water, and silence guides us into deep presence.
Through intentionally prepared infusions, grounding practices and elemental connection, we drink in clarity, balance, and renewal. Offering a space to listen, reflect, and harmonize with the unseen forces shaping our path. Sign up here.