About ThisIsAddis.com

This site promotes entertainment in Addis Abeba, capital city of the cultural heartbeat that is Ethiopia.

The main aim is live music, but if you have something going on or want to tell others about something.. just send a note to "listings[at]thisisaddis[dot]com" - substitute @ for [at] and . for [dot].

It’s free, so take it up, also email us to make any corrections to the listings or other entries (with your name and phone number). We won’t include everything, but we can move fast to list what’s hot’n’happning. No guarantees about accuracy either, so don’t blame us...

What's new: Art shows including multiple shows at the new LAPHTO leisure centre, art at National Theatre gallery, African cinema every Tuesday at Alliance. Check out a great events and entertainment site: www.addisallaround.com for excellent articles and listing facilities.

Our Pick:

Music/live: See What's Coming Up and for clubs and other listings Weekly Round Up.

Film: African cinema at Alliance on Tuesdays, Ethiopian movies all over town, latest Hollywood (we're talking almost simultaneous opening with LA) and some Ethiopian film at Matti Cinema, Edna Mall. Ethiopian movies at Alem. See Film page.

Art: Art at National Theatre Gallery this Wednesday and multiple shows at LAPHTO new centre in Old Airport. New shows coming up and already on show. See Art page.

Drama: check What's Coming Up.

Children: delayed night of astronomy on 6 June, weather permitting, at Alliance. If the children speak French, cartoons at Alliance on Saturday mornings. See What's Coming Up.