Things to do in Addis Ababa

7 activities, venues and outings in Addis Ababa, from theatres and live music to parks and tours.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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BailAmor Dance Group
Pick up some dance lessons in salsa and bachata here so that you can impress the world later.
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Entoto Mountain
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Walk from St. Mary church, the first church of Addis, and St Urael church and see the city from the top of the mountain.
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Jan Meda Race Ground
Event venue, not just used for horse racing but other events too. A large religious event taking place here every year on January 19 is Timkat, celebrating the baptism of Jesus.
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Addis Ababa Golf Club
18 hole golf course with a restaurant.
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Bihere Tsige Recreation Center
Bihere Tsige Public Park
Green area in southern Addis, bisected by the Akaki stream.
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Hager Fikir Theatre
The oldest theatre in Ethiopia.
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Yewedale
Performances by traditional azmari minstrels.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Addis Ababa (CC BY-SA 4.0).