Arts & Culture
Art exhibitions, cultural events, and theater
አምፊ የጥበብ ምሽት (Amfi Art Night)
Atmosphere is hosting an event featuring a combination of Ethiopian rhythm, music, and 'Diskur' performances focused on culture and movement. Free entrance. Contact: @linkupaddis
የብርሌ ታሪክ በኢትዮጵያ - Birillé in Ethiopia
An exhibition telling the story of the birrilé as presented by Ian Campbell. The exhibition runs from December 28, 2025 through January 18, 2026, open Wednesday to Sunday. Located at Yimetubezina Museum and Cultural Center (ይምጡበዝና ቤተመዘክር እና የባህል ማዕከል).
The Offering - Art Exhibition at Beza Church
Art exhibition titled 'The Offering' at Beza Church. Gallery hours: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Event runs until December 27, 2025.
Blurs of Time
Art exhibition by Yohanan Mengistu and Lej Mewded Dagnachew at Bleustudio. Running until November 8, 2025.
ወርቃማ ታሪኮች - Golden Stories Art Exhibition
Art Exhibition by Eyasu Sisay (የስዕል 0ውደ ርእይ በ እያሱ ሲሳይ). A visual art exhibition showcasing golden stories and artistic works. Event runs until September 15, 2025 at Fendika venue in Addis Ababa.
የብርሌ ታሪክ በኢትዮጵያ - Birillé in Ethiopia Exhibition
The story of the birrilé as told by Ian Campbell. An exhibition at Yimetubezina Museum and Cultural Center showcasing the history and cultural significance of birillé in Ethiopia. Open Wednesday to Sunday until January 18, 2026.
East African Comic Competition 2026
The East African Comic Competition 2026 has been launched by the Alliances Françaises and French Institutes across East Africa as its first edition. The competition is centered on the theme 'Inhabiting the World.' Participants, including those based in Ethiopia, are invited to explore and express their ideas through comic storytelling, offering a platform for creative voices to share their perspectives and narratives. Interested individuals are encouraged to register and take part in the initiative.
SAQ Central Open Mic Night
The return of SAQ Central's open mic night featuring a variety of performances including comedy, poetry, and music. Event starts at 7pm at Atmosphere venue.
Chapter 2: Emotion - Art Exhibition Closing Session
The art exhibition titled Chapter 2: Emotion, featuring works by Yofset Teffera, concludes on Saturday, 3 January 2025. The final session will include traditional music performance, certificate presentation for artworks sold, and a speech by Yofset Teffera. The closing event takes place from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Atmosphere, Bole behind Alem Cinema.
Book Signing and Poetry Reading - Tadiwos Addisu Debut Collection
Gitem sitem presents a book signing and poetry reading event celebrating the debut poetry collection of Tadiwos Addisu. The event will be held at Addis House of Culture, located inside the National Palace Museum Compound.
Sip and Paint Event
An upcoming Sip and Paint event designed for attendees to engage in creative painting activities. Participants will be served a chill Negus beverage to accompany the session. Hosted by @linkupaddis
Christmas Edition - Addis Open Air Cinema at Zoma Museum
The Christmas edition of the Addis Open Air Cinema features outdoor movie screenings, live music, and food vendors. Doors open at 4pm. Organized by @linkupaddis