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Ethiopian New Year's Eve Concert with Hebist Tiruneh at Black Pearl

Ended ·Thu, Sep 10 · 9:00 PM · Black Pearl Lounge, Djibouti Street (behind Bole High School)

Black Pearl Lounge rings in Enkutatash with a live New Year's Eve performance by Ethiopian vocalist Hebist Tiruneh.

Friday Night at Fendika: Ethiocolor / Negarit Ethio-Jazz

Ended ·Fri, Sep 4 · 9:00 PM · Fendika @ Hyatt Regency, near Meskel Square (Friday cultural nights relocated here after the Kazanchis club was lost to redevelopment in 2024)

Fendika's flagship Friday cultural night, now at its Hyatt Regency stage near Meskel Square: DJ sets of golden-era Ethiopian vinyl from around 9 pm, then Melaku Belay's Ethiocolor band — three generations of traditional musicians, singers and eskista dancers — taking over about 10 pm. Historically Fridays alternated between Ethiocolor and Teferi Assefa's Ethio-jazz band Negarit, though every dated 2026 show found so far features Ethiocolor. Recurring night — which band plays Sep 4 isn't individually announced, so check @fendikaculturalcenter on Instagram that day.

~100 birr cover (last published rate; may be higher now)

Brazilian Tunes in Addis: Ivan Sacerdote & Pedro Franco Live

Ended ·Fri, Sep 4 · 6:00 PM · Ramada Addis Hotel, Africa Ave, Bole

The Embassy of Brazil in Addis Ababa, with Ramada by Wyndham, presents an evening of traditional and contemporary Brazilian music by clarinetist Ivan Sacerdote and Pedro Franco.

Jazz Tuesday at Bazra Coffee

Ended ·Tue, Sep 1 · 6:00 PM · Bazra Coffee, Giant Eagle Building, Roosevelt Street (Mexico Square area), Addis Ababa

Bazra Coffee's weekly Jazz Tuesday turns the industrial-chic Mexico-area coffee shop into a live stage from 6 to 9 pm, usually featuring Finot Band and guest vocalists (recent editions billed TG Gofere) over classic jazz and acoustic sets, with the cafe's food and single-origin brews served through the show. 200 birr entrance. Recurring weekly night rather than an individually announced date — Bazra posts each week's edition on @bazracoffee (Instagram), so glance there on the day.

200 birr entrance

Monday Jazz with KAYN LAB at Fendika

Ended ·Mon, Aug 31 · 9:00 PM · Fendika @ Hyatt Regency, near Meskel Square (the residency moved here after Fendika lost its original Kazanchis club to redevelopment in 2024)

KAYN LAB's experimental Ethio-jazz residency — running most Monday nights since 2016 — now plays Fendika's stage at the Hyatt Regency near Meskel Square, after the original Kazanchis club was lost to redevelopment in 2024. Fendika's own posts bill it as 'Kayn Lab every Monday night at 9 pm', usually ending in an open jam session. Recurring night, not an individually announced date — check @fendikaculturalcenter or @kaynlab on Instagram on the day before heading out.

Cover charge — the 100-birr rate is from the old Kazanchis club's last published listings; confirm the current rate at the Hyatt on the night

Jam Nation Africa

Ended ·Sat, Aug 29 · 3:00 PM · The Venue Warehouse

A day-to-night music and culture festival celebrating African talent, creativity and the future of the continent's music scene, held at the city's main warehouse venue.

1,499 ETB (second phase), VIP 15,999 ETB

Japan & Jazz: Chonmage Japan with Yedesta Jazz Band

Ended ·Wed, Aug 26 · 7:00 PM · Fendika @ Hyatt Regency, near Meskel Square (NOT the Kazanchis Fendika Cultural Center)

A one-night cultural exchange hosted by Fendika in partnership with the Embassy of Japan and Hyatt Regency, pairing visiting Japanese group Chonmage Japan with the local Yedesta Jazz Band, plus demonstrations of Japanese culture. Doors open 7:00 PM, DJ set 8:00 PM, live performance from 9:00 PM. Yedesta holds a weekly Wednesday jazz residency at Fendika's stage at the Hyatt Regency, so expect a polished ethio-jazz backdrop to the Japanese guest set.

400 birr