Where to hear it live
Upcoming and recent concerts, showcases, and live sessions from Nairobi's jazz and classical scene — and beyond.
Mariah Gichu: a troubadour journeying through time
A darkened auditorium, a phone flashlight for a path, and a voice that carries through it.
Tchaikovsky's Thunder and Kenya's Rhythms: Nairobi Orchestra's Concert Delight
Two nights, one enigmatic program spanning Tchaikovsky and Kenyan rhythm.
Nairobi Music Society and Nairobi Orchestra: Love, Liberty concert in Nairobi
An exhilarating two-day concert at the Kenya theatre, introducing a varied program.
Beneath the Baobabs Live: a Kenyan live music experience in Kilifi
A Kenyan live-music experience under the coastal canopy of Kilifi.
Down memory lane: an evening remembering Whitney Houston
A tribute series bringing Whitney Houston nostalgia to Nairobi's music scene.
Nairobi Orchestra Returns! at Kenya National Theatre
A sold-out, eagerly-anticipated homecoming at the Kenya National Theatre.
An evening celebrating Stevie Wonder in Nairobi
A two-part tribute series celebrating the musical genius of Stevie Wonder.
Wynton Marsalis: interactive session with Kenyan artists on jazz, improvisation and creativity
An interactive session with Kenyan artists led by the nine-time Grammy winner.
Live music concerts to check out in March 2020
A guide to the city's best classical, jazz, and funk music events for the month.
The Love Zone thrills fans on Valentine's Day
An intimate Valentine's showcase at Braeside High School, Muthangari Road.