Le Grand Ballet de Martinique

Bars & Nightlife

There is plenty to do on Martinique once the sun sets and the cool evening breeze starts to blow. Excellent dining and drinking can be found in and around Fort-de-France, at fancy beachfront locations or grittier downtown joints. The best evening entertainment, however, is to be found on the island's cultural arena, at theatres, and performance venues where local troupes put on fantastic performances of Martinique's traditional music and dances.

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Garage Popular

Simple fare and affordable drinks are the norm at Garage Popular, a simple but often crowded car-themed restaurant and pub in downtown Fort-de-France. They often host special events, like karaoke nights and themed parties, and screen big sporting events, mainly …

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Casino Batelière Plazza

If you're feeling lucky, test your skills at poker or the whim of fortune on roulette and try to earn back some of your vacation expenses. Casino Batelière Plazza is the island's premier casino, which besides the usual games also hosts live musical performances and other …

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Tropiques Atrium Scène Nationale

Tropiques Atrium Scène Nationale de Martinique is the island's foremost cultural institution, regularly putting on concerts, plays, workshops, exhibitions, and other artistic and cultural events. Check the website to find out what's on the program during your …

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Le Grand Ballet de Martinique

Le Grand Ballet de Martinique is a troupe of about thirty dancers, musicians, singers, and choreographers who put on spectacular displays of the traditional music and dances of Martinique. They regularly tour the island, hitting theatres, hotels, and other venues, so check their website to see where they will be during your …

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Hotel Bakoua

Hotel Bakoua, across the bay from Fort-de-France, offers different forms of nighttime entertainment, including occasional live jazz and even swimsuit fashion shows. The hotel has several dining and nightlife venues, including the Coco Bar, a beach bungalow on stilts over the …

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Wahoo Cafe

Martinique's quintessential beach bar, with a dream location by the sea facing the sunset, Wahoo Bar has swagger, attitude, and personality to spare. It boasts an effortlessly cool and laid-back vibe where crowds gather to drink, dance, and groove to the frequent live …

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