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5 things to do in Dar es Salaam this weekend

Oct 02–Oct 04 · Dar es Salaam

By the Dayfari editors · Updated for the weekend of Oct 02–Oct 04

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We do this every week: read through everything happening in Dar es Salaam, cross out the filler, and keep the stuff worth leaving the house for. This weekend (Oct 02–Oct 04) gave us 5 events to choose from. These are the keepers.

5 venues are hosting something this weekend, which tells you everything about how busy Dar es Salaam gets when October rolls around. 1 of the weekend's events are free.

If you're deciding between Friday and Saturday: Saturday wins on sheer volume (3 vs 2), but Friday has the pick of the arts crowd. Your call.

Good to know this weekend

Our top picks

Friday · Food & Drink

First Fridays At Mezani

Friday, October 02, 2026
Mezani Restaurant

Friday's standout Food & Drink pick. It's on at Mezani Restaurant. It's free. One of 1 Food & Drink events that day, and the one we'd choose.

Tickets from CAD 0.

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Saturday · Arts

AFRICANISM IN ZANZIBAR – STAND-UP COMEDY SPECIAL

Saturday, October 03, 2026
Thai Kani Fumba Town, Zanzibar

This made our list because Saturday needed an Arts anchor, and Thai Kani Fumba Town, Zanzibar delivers. Bring a friend. This one's better shared.

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Friday · Food

QUIZ NIGHT!!

Friday, October 02, 2026
Hug A Mug Cafe

The Friday plan writes itself: Food at Hug A Mug Cafe. Set a reminder in the Dayfari app so you don't sleep on it.

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Saturday · Community & Culture

Golden Era Gala -Wealthy Woman's Playbook

Saturday, October 03, 2026
Beach Villa Venue

Low-effort, high-reward Saturday: Community & Culture at Beach Villa Venue. File under: no excuses to stay in.

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Saturday · Arts

PUNCHLINE UNPLUGGED STAND-UP COMEDY

Saturday, October 03, 2026
Cube Building Basement, Dar es Salaam

A proper Saturday night out: Arts at Cube Building Basement, Dar es Salaam. This is the kind of Saturday that makes the week worth it.

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The full lineup

Every event on in Dar es Salaam this weekend, day by day:

Friday — 2 events

Saturday — 3 events

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All upcoming events in Dar es Salaam →

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