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    Trinidad's Nightlife & Entertainment Scene

    Something for every taste: a guide to Trinidad's nightlife & entertainment

     

    As Trinidad’s cosmopolitan population has grown more affluent, nightlife and entertainment choices have grown to meet the growing demand, with a range of settings and activities to keep you entertained all night long. There’s no shortage of possibilities – find your niche and dive in!

     

    Arts & culture

    For those in to the arts there are nearly always music, theatre, and dance performances at several venues to be enjoyed. You can catch the most recent movies at several cinemas, including two multiplexes at MovieTowne in Port of Spain and Caribbean Cinemas 8 in Trincity. See our Arts & Culture section for more information.
     

    Bars & lounges

    You’d be hard pressed to find any corner of Trinidad without at least a basic roadside bar where you can perhaps shoot pool and sing karaoke while downing a six-pack.
     
    The district of St. James has been called “the city that never sleeps”. You’ll find loads of bars along the Western Main Road, and its signature bar – Smokey & Bunty’s – is often patronised by characters who are an evening’s entertainment all by themselves, particularly around Carnival time.

    Beyond the basics, there are upscale bars and lounges with swanky interiors, good food (whether you’re looking just for finger food or a good meal) and scintillating signature drinks. Some feature big-screen TVs showing popular sports games; karaoke nights; games areas with pool tables and dart boards; and special themed nights featuring performances from contemporary rock, reggae, soca, jazz, world and fusion bands.

    Around Port of Spain, Ariapita Avenue – sometimes just called “The Avenue” – is a microcosm of the bar and lounge experience in Trinidad, but there are popular hangouts in all the major towns like St Augustine, Trincity, Arima, Chaguanas and San Fernando. Hotels have modern and well-equipped bars and lounges, often with great ambiance.  
     

    Films & movies

    You can catch the most recent movies at several cinemas, including two multiplexes at MovieTowne in Port of Spain and Caribbean Cinemas 8 in Trincity. Classic and independent films are also screened by the Studio Film Club, UWI Campus Film Classics, and at film festivals (including the Trinidad & Tobago and European Film Festivals).
     

    Party time: hit the clubs

    Trinidadians love to party, and like to do it in very fine style. And once they’ve started, they don’t like to stop. This party market has fuelled the growth of mega-clubs whose various levels and special VIP areas are packed out all weekend. The more exclusive ones maintain strict dress codes, operate with invitation lists, and usually require ID for entry. But no matter where you are in the country, there is a nightclub you can find to dance the night away.
     
    It’s not only about partying, though. Some of the biggest nightclubs have evolved into spaces that present concerts with local music stars and big-name international pop, R&B, and house music acts.

    When the market for the party or concert is too large for even the biggest clubs, mega-concerts move to huge arenas like the Queen’s Park Oval, the Centre of Excellence, the Jean Pierre Complex, the National Stadium or the Queen’s Park Savannah. They often offer general and VIP (or VVIP!) tickets, with the pricier passes providing you with all-inclusive food and drink. These big party and concert events are concentrated around Carnival time, public holidays, and school vacations.
     

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