Going out · Weekend
What to do in Abidjan this weekend?
Concerts, rooftops, beach brunch: our picks to enjoy the city from Friday to Sunday.
By La rédaction AfriPass · 16 September 2026 · 4 min read
Abidjan never runs out of weekend ideas. Here are three moments not to miss, whether you're a lifelong Abidjanais or just passing through.
Friday: jazz in Plateau
Start gently with a jazz and highlife night in an intimate venue. Seats go fast.
Saturday: the big coupé-décalé night
Six artists, a stage opening onto the lagoon and a vibe only Abidjan can create.
« In Abidjan, the party starts when other cities go to bed. »
Sunday: brunch with your feet in the sand
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