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Institut Français du Sénégal

Dakar

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Institut Français du Sénégal

This French art centre is one of the city's most important arenas for culture and art. The facilities are impressive, housing exhibition rooms, a small cinema, workshops, a cafe and a shop, as well as an open-air stage. It is a great place to catch a performance of traditional music and dance.

Useful Information

  • Address: 89 rue Joseph Gomis, Dakar
  • Email: info@ifs.sn
  • Phone: +221 33 823 03 20
  • More Info: ifs.sn
  • Address: Mon–Sat 9am–8pm, Sun closed
  • More Info: https://www.facebook.com/ifsenegal.dk/

Bars & Nightlife

Dakar boasts some of the best, liveliest, and most varied nightlife in West Africa. Bars serve up cool, refreshing drinks, while nightclubs keep revellers dancing until dawn. The city's cultural scene is equally impressive, with a wide array of musical events, film screenings, and performances regularly taking place across the city.

Phare des Mamelles Copyright: nd3000/Shutterstock
Phare des Mamelles
Phare des Mamelles is a restaurant and bar in front of Les Mamelles Lighthouse, an important and scenic spot on the outskirts of Dakar. Every weekend, visitors can dance under the stars to live music and DJ …
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Bayékou
Bayékou has a roof terrace with a striking view over the Atlantic and Ngor Island. This is the place to go for a happy hour or after dinner drinks. The bar offers standard cocktails and long drinks, as well as lighter options like wine, beer, soft drinks and mocktails. In addition to being a …
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Le Thiossane Copyright: Fresnel/Shutterstock
Le Thiossane
Mbalax, the fusion of jazz, soul and rock with traditional drumming and dancing, is the musical life force of Senegal. There is no better place to enjoy it than Le Thiossane, owned by Youssou N'Dour, one of the country's best and most beloved …
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Institut Français du Sénégal Copyright: Fer Gregory/Shutterstock
Institut Français du Sénégal
This French art centre is one of the city's most important arenas for culture and art. The facilities are impressive, housing exhibition rooms, a small cinema, workshops, a cafe and a shop, as well as an open-air stage. It is a great place to catch a performance of traditional music and …
Read more
Théâtre Daniel Sorano Copyright: Andrey_Kuzmin/Shutterstock
Théâtre Daniel Sorano
The Théâtre Daniel Sorano, the national theatre of Senegal, is a hub of music and culture in the country. It hosts performances of the Instrumental Ensemble, the National Ballet of Senegal and the National Theatre of Senegal. You can always enjoy a world-class program …
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Le Patio
Locals come to Le Patio to enjoy the fine dining, sip delicious cocktails and socialise. This is a classy place, as made evident by the lighting, decor, cuisine, and prices. At night, it turns into a lively nightclub where partygoers dance until early …
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