Kigali weekend lineup: Comedy night, poolside music and more

Friday arrives in the middle of peak heat season, bringing a packed weekend of music, sports and outdoor gatherings across the city. From live performances to basketball, praise events and laid-back picnics, a range of options is on the calendar for anyone looking to step out and make the most of it. ALSO READ: Weekend watch: Five films that challenge the way we think The Beat Embassy KGL Rhythm brings a retro theme to Mundi Center Friday, June 5, as The Beat Embassy puts rapper B-Threy on stage alongside Kem Lion, Joe the Drummer, Ruscombs and TLex. Advance tickets are selling for Rwf12,000, while gate admission will cost Rwf15,000. VIP tickets are priced at Rwf25,000. ALSO READ: Culture watch: Spinny & Friends expands, Yampano hearing draws media debate Rwanda Basketball League The Rwanda Basketball League returns to BK Arena on Friday, June 5, with league action back in motion after the BAL break. Patriots face Kepler at 6 p.m. before AZOMCO takes on APR at 8:30 p.m. Ticket prices are set at Rwf20,000 for front row seats, Rwf15,000 for courtside, Rwf5,000 for CIP and Rwf3,000 for side prime and end zone sections. No Bad Vibe Experience Prince Okuta, DJ Bhura, Vega Drift, DJ Nickson Slim and rapper Ish Kevin are set to perform Saturday at Azzurri Club. The event runs from 8 p.m. until late and features free entry, with organizers also offering hourly complimentary shots for female guests throughout the night. The lineup brings together DJs and live performers for a club night built around hip-hop, electronic sounds and mainstream party sets. Old School Picnic Kigali’s first Old School Picnic will take place Saturday at Atelier du Vin, offering a throwback soundtrack of 1980s, 1990s and early 2000s music. ' DJ Fiston and King Reg will handle live mixes across the outdoor setting, with guests expected to gather for an open-air day of music, food, drinks and dancing against the city skyline. The event is priced at Rwf25,000 at the gate and encourages attendees to arrive with friends or partners for a full-day social experience centered on nostalgia-driven playlists and casual outdoor leisure. Thank God It’s Funny with Doug Mutai Kenyan comedian Doug Mutai returns to Kigali for another edition of Thank God It’s Funny at Kigali Universe, marking his second appearance in the city after Caravan du Rire 2025. The show brings together a lineup that includes Mavid and Pazzo, Herve Kimenyi, Babu Joe and Arnold, in a night built around stand-up comedy and shared stage moments. Tickets are priced at Rwf10,000 for regular entry, Rwf20,000 for VIP, and Rwf200,000 for a table of six. June x Friends: Poolside Edition June x Friends returns on Saturday, June 6 with a poolside day party at Zaria Court, running from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event features DJs Gulain, Muun, Cedro, Alida, RY, June, Julzz and Nicholas Peks, with a focus on open-air music, summer style and a relaxed daytime crowd. Tickets are Rwf20,000 at the door. Chill & Praise Gospel Sundays Chill & Praise Gospel Sundays is set for June 7 at Mundi Center, offering an evening of worship, praise and community gathering. The program begins at 5 p.m. and continues into the evening with gospel music and live moments of reflection. Entry is Rwf7,000. Stay in the loop with The New Times for the latest from Kigali’s entertainment scene and breaking news. Follow us on social media for curated weekend picks and real-time updates.

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Kigali weekend lineup: Comedy night, poolside music and more