La Paz
The popularity of fútbol (soccer) in Bolivia is comparable to that in other Latin American countries. Matches are played at Estadio Hernando Siles…
Must-see entertainment in Bolivia
La Paz
Just above the Mamani Mamani Gallery, and with a veritable Sistine Chapel of Mamani Mamani's art on the ceiling, this is the one peña you won't want to…
La Paz
Some view these wrestling matches between indigenous women (derogatively called cholitas) as empowering. Others find it belittling. You can be the judge…
Sucre
A dinner theater that features a Bolivian folkloric show, including dances, music and costumes from across the country. The talented performers certainly…
La Paz
Flavio Machicado opened his home to music lovers in 1922 and the paceña tradition is continued by his son, Eduardo. Enter the genteel Sopocachi home and…
La Paz
While tourists head to Peña Huari, locals flock to nearby Peña Jamuy, which is bigger, brighter and a lot more fun. This two-story Andean-themed venue…
Teatro Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho
Sucre
This opulent old opera house today hosts a wide range of live performances – the tourist office and the Casa de la Cultura both distribute a monthly…
Teatro Municipal Alberto Saavedra Pérez
La Paz
The municipal theater has an ambitious program of folkloric shows, folk-music concerts and foreign theatrical presentations. It’s a great old restored…
La Paz
Since opening its doors in 2013, this intimate theater in Zona Sur has fast become one of the most dynamic and lauded in the city. It hosts shows for many…
Sucre
Simple space and gathering place for artists, intellectuals and literary types with readings, talks and documentary screenings. Hard to spot; look for the…
Sucre
French-language library that sometimes screens foreign films and has photo exhibitions; also home to the La Taverne restaurant.
Santa Cruz
A meeting point for the city’s arty and diversity-loving crowd, Lorca is perfect for a chilled caipirinha or mojito while you enjoy the live music (B$40…
Sucre
Inside the Supermercado minimall, Cine SAS has three screens showing the latest Hollywood releases.
Cochabamba
This multiplex has several screens showing the latest Hollywood flicks. A food court and several restaurants are part of the large complex.
La Paz
This intimate theater at the Museo de Instrumentos Musicales hosts live folk-music shows.
Sucre
Hosts art and artesanía exhibitions as well as music recitals (most often Fridays at 7pm) and the public library.
Teatro al Aire Libre Mauro Nuñez
Sucre
Southeast of the center, this large outdoor amphitheater hosts regular live musical and other performances.
La Paz
This locally run cultural center offers courses, talks and other intellectual exercises, mostly in Spanish.
Sucre
Everything from live music and dance performances to film screenings and children's dance classes.
La Paz
The city's best-known peña is aimed at tourists and Bolivian business-people. The attached restaurant specializes in Bolivian cuisine, including llama…
La Paz
The German cultural center has a library, German-language courses and exhibits. It hosts movie nights on Fridays in the Cinemateca Boliviana.
Cochabamba
Built in the 1940s and refurbished in the last decade, this theater in the center of the city hosts everything from jazz to folkloric dances to…
Santa Cruz
This casual yet upscale Swiss- and Bolivian-owned place serves good, earthy food (mains B$69 to B$85) and has live music most nights from 10:30pm (B$40…
Sucre
This small venue hosts concerts and other cultural events. It also has a small museum of local musical instruments and offers Quechua classes.
Bolivia
Cine Gran Rex shows international films daily from 3pm and on some mornings. It's located a block away from Plaza 10 de Febrero.
Tarija
Partly occupied mall and though it's new, it feels a bit abandoned; however, it does have the city's only multiplex.
La Paz
This French cultural center has lectures, courses, rotating exhibits and frequent events in French and Spanish.
Santa Cruz
Twelve-screen cinema that shows all the latest Hollywood releases, located in a modern mall with a food court.
Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania
A block southwest from the plaza, Melody Park has regular live shows and bawling karaoke.
