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Guinea

Entertainment in Guinea

  1. A

    Au Copains d'Abord

    The live music, sometimes played by blind musicians, goes well with the pizzas at this lively spot.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Circus Baobab

    Your chance of seeing a performance the renowned Circus Baobab are pretty slim, but when they aren't touring the world you are welcome to drop by their practice spaces. Circus Baobab has its home base downtown. They rehearse Monday to Saturday mornings and share their space with the Fatou Abou drum and dance troupe who practice in the afternoon.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Siège des Ballets Africains

    Your chance of seeing a performance by Les Ballet Africains, the national dance company, are pretty slim, but when they aren't touring the world you are welcome to drop by their practice spaces. You can watch them practice on weekday mornings at Siège des Ballets Africains .

    reviewed

  4. D

    Wakili Guinée

    Recently opened by local musicians, Wakili plans to feature drum, balafon (xylophone) and kora (a harp-like instrument) players on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. They also intend to open some budget-priced guestrooms with air-conditioning.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Cinéma Rogbané

    Near the Marché Taouyah, the recently renovated Cinéma Rogbané has shows most evenings. The Centre Culturel Franco-Guinéen and the American Center also frequently show films, both Western and African.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Le Climax

    A long-running night spot that once appealed to the younger set, but is now trying to reinvent itself for an older crowd.

    reviewed

  7. G

    La Paillotte

    Once the stage of choice for Guinea's old-school stars, Paillotte now has a mix of old and new artists most Saturdays.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Palais du Peuple

    The place for special events, whether it's a Guinean women's rap festival or a touring act down from Paris.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Calebasse Plus

    No longer a live music hotspot, this animated bar is still a good place for a drink.

    reviewed

  10. J

    Atlantis

    The Hôtel Riviera Royal's flashy nightclub is an expat favourite.

    reviewed

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  12. K

    Fourchette Magique

    An intimate place with live jazz Wednesday through Sunday night.

    reviewed