Begin your night with a convenient pickup from your hotel. Meet your guide and hear about the story of Ethiopian art, dance, and the legendary Fendika Cultural Center before heading to one of the city’s most celebrated performance spaces.

Watch dancers perform age-old steps from different Ethiopian regions from the shoulder-shaking eskista to the rhythmic Gurage moves. Each performance includes live masinko, krar, and kebero drums. Join the dancers for a fun moment (optional) and learn how each movement tells a cultural or historical story.

After the show, continue to a hand-picked Addis jazz venue, famous for live improvisation and modern Ethio-jazz. On Mondays. Tuesday and Wednesdays, at Fendika the city hosts intimate jazz sessions with world-class musicians. Enjoy soul-melting saxophone, vibraphone beats, and the unmistakable groove of Ethiopian rhythms. Your guide helps you get a good seat, order your preferred drink (optional), and enjoy the atmosphere like a true local. Or , if your tour falls on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays. The African Jazz Village is one of Addis Ababa’s most iconic music spaces, created to preserve and celebrate Ethiopia’s legendary Ethio-jazz sound. Tucked inside the grounds of the Ghion Hotel, the venue blends a relaxed garden atmosphere with powerful live performances from some of the country’s most respected jazz musicians.

Inside the village, guests can enjoy soulful saxophone solos, traditional rhythms, modern improvisation, and intimate acoustic sets. The stage regularly hosts rising talents and well-known artists connected to the legacy of Mulatu Astatke, the father of Ethio-jazz. The setting is warm, cozy, and perfect for experiencing Addis Ababa’s creative nightlife.

Whether you’re a music lover or simply curious about Ethiopia’s unique jazz heritage, the African Jazz Village delivers an unforgettable evening filled with rhythm, culture, and authentic local energy.

End your night with a comfortable drop-off at your hotel.