Must-see entertainment in Managua

  • La Casa de los Mejía Godoy

    Managua

    Living legends Carlos and Luis Enrique Mejía Godoy, whose folk-music explorations into the heart of Nicaraguan culture have become church hymns and…

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    Teatro Nacional Rubén Darío

    Managua

    One of the few Managua buildings to survive the 1972 earthquake, this 'temple to Nicaraguan art and culture' often has big-name international offerings on…

  • Ron Kon Rolas

    Managua

    This dark, cave-like hangout of local metalheads regularly hosts local live bands. Expect classic rock as well, especially during the Wednesday jams. DJs…

  • Ruta Maya

    Managua

    Look around for flyers (or check their Facebook page) for happenings at this thatch-roofed cultural center. You get everything from Bee Gees cover bands…

  • Estadio Denis Martínez

    Managua

    The national baseball stadium is absolutely packed between mid-November and early April, when Nicaragua’s four professional teams, including the Managua…

  • La Sala de Teatro Justo Rufino Garay

    Managua

    Fans of alternative theater should check out the program at this small, not-for-profit theater space, which specializes in experimental, contemporary…

  • INCH

    Managua

    In the very ritzy hill suburb of Las Colinas to the south of town, this center hosts some of the city’s best cultural events, including cinema, theater,…

  • Art Café

    Managua

    Always worth a look, this bohemian little space in front of Parque Las Palmas hosts poetry and open-mic nights on Wednesday, electronica DJs on Thursday…

  • Metrocentro Cinemark

    Managua

    This bigger-is-better mall has six screens and shows blockbuster movies with English subtitles.

  • Cinema Plaza Inter

    Managua

    Close to Barrio Bolonia. Mostly mainstream Hollywood films are screened with subtitles.

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