Must-see entertainment in Zambia, Malawi & Mozambique

  • National Company of Song and Dance

    Maputo

    The National Company of Song & Dance, Mozambique’s renowned national dance company, has occasional performances in Maputo that are well worth attending.

  • Teatro Avenida

    Maputo

    Teatro Avenida is home to one of Maputo’s best-known theatre groups, Mutumbela Gogo. Plays are in Portuguese.

  • SEKA

    Zambia

    For something entirely different, SEKA (Sensitisation and Education through Kunda arts) is a local NGO that organises and conducts performances for the…

  • Kamuzu Stadium

    Malawi

    Blantyre’s main sports venue is the Kamuzu Stadium, off Makata Rd between the city centre and Limbe. This is also Malawi’s national stadium; international…

  • Shack

    Lilongwe

    This simple wooden-shack affair is a fave among local expats, with pool table, volleyball court, darts, barbecued food, global sports on the huge TV and…

  • Umunthu Theatre

    Lilongwe

    In a converted warehouse off Paul Kagame Rd, Umunthu puts on regular live music, films, club nights and more, showcasing the best of Malawian talent. A…

  • Bingu Stadium

    Lilongwe

    Work was finishing on this landmark new sports stadium in late 2016.

  • CIVO Stadium

    Lilongwe

    Football matches are played here on Sunday. Look out for posters, or ask local fans for information. It's likely to be superseded by the new Bingu Stadium…

  • Silver Stadium

    Lilongwe

    Football matches are played here. Look out for posters, or ask local fans for information. It's likely to be superseded by the new Bingu Stadium, but…

  • M-Theatres

    Malawi

    In the basement of the Chichiri Shopping Mall, underneath Game supermarket, this cinema shows Hollywood films.

  • Lusaka Playhouse

    Lusaka

    From time to time local performers put on a good show; check its Facebook page to see what's playing.