Must-see entertainment in French Polynesia

  • Piano Bar

    Pape'ete

    A favourite with local transvestites this small club attracts a mixed clientele from French military to passing tourists – it’s the classic, timeless…

  • Tiki Village

    Mo'orea

    This is a Tahitian cultural village where tourists can watch local people ‘living’ in the traditional way. The main draw is the spectacular 60-person…

  • Royal Kikiriri

    Pape'ete

    A local favourite, the Royal Kikiriri showcases live music with its namesake band on weekends. Just about everyone gets asked to dance and you’ll soon be…

  • Ute Ute

    Pape'ete

    Meaning ‘red hot’ in Tahitian, it’s exactly what Ute Ute is right now. Decor is city lounge–style red and black, and the coolest DJs and live bands play…

  • Concorde

    Pape'ete

    The Concorde in the Vaima Centre screens Hollywood blockbusters dubbed in French and the occasional French film. Screens are in poor shape and the sound…

  • Hollywood

    Pape'ete

    In the Fare Tony, Hollywood screens Hollywood blockbusters dubbed in French and the occasional French film. Screens are in poor shape and the sound…

  • Liberty

    Pape'ete

    Liberty screens Hollywood blockbusters dubbed in French and the occasional French film. Screens are in poor shape and the sound systems are horrendous…

  • Mana Rock Café

    Pape'ete

    Half the clientele here seem to be under 18 while the other half are visiting surfers and local hipsters. The pounding techno might make the head throb.

  • Morrison’s Café

    Pape'ete

    Rock, electro, jazz and blues groups play several times a week, and occasionally foreign DJs stop by for a spin. Variable cover charge on music nights.

  • Le Zénith

    Ra'iatea & Taha'a

    On weekends Restaurant Moana, located above the Leogite Supermarket in Uturoa, metamorphoses into this disco. It’s mainly popular with young locals.

  • Le Royal Tahitien

    Pape'ete

    Local musicians perform on Friday and Saturday evenings and the place can really rock with locals.

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