Entertainment in Port of Spain

The Renegades panyard is a little out of the way on the fringe of downtown Port of Spain, so getting there and away can sometimes feel a bit edgy. But once inside, the buzz is electric, especially in the run-up...

Led by Len 'Boogsie' Sharp, Phase II inspires loyal devotion from its many fans; the spruced-up panyard hosts practice sessions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (nightly during the run-up to Carnival), as well as...

This friendly panyard is centrally located and a great place to listen to practice sessions, held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings (nightly during the run-up to Carnival) from about 8pm.

Home-base of the 3-Canal rapso band, Big Black Box hosts everything from film screenings to live music and theatre – plus the occasional club night.

Above the One Woodbrook Place complex, and with ample parking, this is Trinidad's premier cineplex, with three types of theatre. As well as the IMAX screen, there are luxurious Gemstone sections, with reclining...

In a new location behind the SWWTU Hall on Wrightson Rd, this is a great place to catch live music throughout the year – from calypso to blues, jazz, reggae and R&B, with performances by up-and-coming artists as...

A fabulous place to watch a game of cricket, with drinks flowing and lots of enthusiastic support from spectators. The Oval is also used as the venue for fetes and concerts throughout the year, but especially at...

Besides 10 wide-screen movie theaters, there are also video arcades, a shopping mall, and restaurants and bars arranged around a central courtyard that's a popular liming spot – though it could be in any American...