Arts & Culture

Studio 11 in Addis Ababa presents "Escaping Eden," a solo art exhibition by Alexandra Mitiku. The collection features works that explore themes of curiosity, departure, and the complexities of leaving a familiar environment. The exhibition will be open from 10 am - 6 pm daily until 17 April 2026. Location: Studio 11 Art Gallery, Bole Zemilo Hotel Apartments, 1st Floor.

The Embassy of France in Ethiopia and the Alliance Ethio-Française Addis Ababa host an evening dedicated to the Éthiopiques record collection, focusing on the cultural impact and history of Ethiopian popular music from the mid-20th century. Event includes: - Film Screening: A presentation of Éthiopiques: Revolt of the Soul, a documentary directed by Maciek Bochniak - Q&A Session: Discussion featuring Francis Falceto, the producer responsible for the Éthiopiques series, who will provide context on the collection's development and legacy Reservations: info@allianceaddis.org

Bleu Studio is hosting a multi-disciplinary exhibition titled "Netela Gabi" by the artist known as Show_it. The exhibition explores themes of memory, identity, and metamorphosis through the lens of Ethiopian textiles. The featured works include a combination of analogue photography, digital photography, and digital art. Entrance is free. Contact: @linkupaddis

ALX Ethiopia is hosting a movie screening of "ባለቀለም ህልሞች 2" on 13 March 2026 starting from 4 pm. The screening will take place at Capstone AlX tech hub, Lideta. Registration: https://luma.com/xwpt9z3z

ALX Ethiopia is hosting a movie screening of "ባለቀለም ህልሞች 2" on 13 March 2026 starting from 4 pm at Capstone ALX tech hub, Lideta. Registration available at https://luma.com/xwpt9z3z

A lively Open Mic Night featuring a variety of performances including comedy, poetry, music, and other creative acts. This event provides a platform for participants to showcase their talents on stage. Hosted by LinkUpaddis.

An art exhibition titled "Voices in Color" featuring the work of Ethiopian painter Elshalom Kibru. The exhibition runs from 14 March to 21 March 2026 at Dembel City Center. Contact: +251 911 186 489

The Center for Photography in Ethiopia (CPE) is launching a new exhibition titled Oscillation - An Anthology of Addis Ababa (2026). This showcase features the work of six prominent artists: Salem Mekuria, Aynalem Gebremariam, Tsion Haileselassie, Helen Zeru, Netsanet Gebremichael, and Maheder Haileselassie. Exhibition runs from 14 March to 14 April 2026 at Blaten Geta Hiruy Welde-Selassie Arts Center, Ethiopian Academy of Sciences.

An exhibition of works by six artists: Salem Mekuria, Aynalem Gebremariam, Tsion Haileselassie, Helen Zeru, Netsanet Gebremichael and Maheder Haileselassie. It's an exploration of the artists' personal and collective link to Addis Ababa. Contact: @Maile251 Telegram: t.me/HiruyWS More info: https://linktr.ee/eventsethiopia

Bleu Studio hosts Netela Gabi by Show_It, a multi-disciplinary exhibition tracing the artist's journey through Ethiopian textiles. The showcase explores themes of heritage and transformation, featuring analogue photography, digital photography, and digital art. This sensory exploration delves into memory, identity, and metamorphosis across multiple mediums.

Solo exhibition by Mikiyas Abera at Artawi Gallery. The paintings draw from narratives of the artist's village and community, exploring memories and everyday experiences through expressive figures, layered colors, icons, and patterns. Opening reception: 14 March 2026, 3 PM to 8 PM Exhibition dates: 15 March to 5 April 2026 Gallery hours: 10 AM to 7 PM Location: Bole, around the British International School, approximately 250 meters from Yod Abyssinia at KKare Homes, 2nd Floor Contact: @LinkUpaddis

Harar Beer and Miella Events are hosting a comedy show featuring performances by Lost Lyrics, Tomas, Nahom, Zewdaklil, and Zedo. The event starts at 4 pm at Kana Warehouse in Welo Sefer.