Cuzco
The most consistently popular nightspot in town, Ukuku’s plays a winning combination of crowd-pleasers – Latin and Western rock, reggae, reggaetón, salsa…
Must-see entertainment in Peru
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Lima
The theater is anything but dry or about high society, at least as far as this tiny space is concerned. A rotating roster of directors and actors changes…
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Lima
A reliable spot in Barranco with a name that means ‘Sergeant Pepper.’ The barnlike club hosts various theme nights and occasional live bands.
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Puerto Maldonado
The best place for live music and dancing, away out of the city. Brazilian music is favored.
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Trujillo
Overlooking pleasant Parque California, this welcoming modern place is billed as a gastrobar, but while the food is pretty good, it's more of an upmarket…
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Arequipa
This clean-cut gourmet burger bar has one thing in common with the namesake festival: live music (mostly jazz, rock and funk), played here most evenings…
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Lima
A variety of jazz, folk, cumbia (Colombian salsa-like dance and musical style), flamenco, comedy and other acts at this intimate, well-recommended club on…
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Arequipa
This intimate little bar with live bands playing (Thursday to Saturday) on a stage at the back would be equally at home as a bohemian student hangout on…
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Lima
A full range of offerings, including a roomy 1st-floor gallery that puts on some of Lima’s most intriguing contemporary-art exhibits. Also has a library …
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Iquitos
Well-known local group Illusion play here at Iquitos’ best disco, where hundreds and hundreds of iquiteǹos end up dancing on a weekend evening.
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Lima
This well-known tri-level bar is the spot to see rock, punk and Latin music acts in Lima, though drinks could be better.
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Lima
With great bands that range from popular music to jazz and bossa nova, this hip lounge is good for a night out. Minimum tab S25.
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Ayacucho
Students and hipsters flock here for regular open-air performances (music, comedy, the works) in the courtyard.
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Brisas del Titicaca Asociacion Cultural
Lima
A lauded folklórica show near Plaza Bolognesi downtown, in an enormous venue.
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Lima
This theater hosts a variety of worthwhile productions, including plays in English.
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Cuzco
Has live nightly performances of Andean music and folk dancing at 6:45pm.
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Trujillo
Although it's billed as a restaurant and does indeed serve good Peruvian food, this place is really a lively peña (Andean-themed) bar and only opens…
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Lima
Fútbol (soccer) is the national obsession, and Peru’s Estadio Nacional, off cuadras 7 to 9 of Paseo de la República, is the venue for the most important…
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Cuzco
This convivial bar just off Plaza San Blas has a bit of everything. There’s live music late regularly – local musicians come here to jam after their…
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Lima
Located at the junction of the Panamericana Sur and Av Javier Prado, the horse track has races three to four days a week; times vary.
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Lima
With live music or DJs, this popular venue draws a diverse crowd for Latin rock, tropicalismo, soul and funk.
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Lima
Locals recommend this high-energy peña that brings guests to their feet. It offers a variety of shows.
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Centro Cultural Inca Garcilaso
Lima
Part of the Ministry of Foreign Relations, the Centro hosts concerts and exhibits related to Peruvian culture.
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Cuzco
Mama Africa is the classic backpackers’ hangout, usually packed with people sprawled across cushions or swaying to rock and reggae rhythms. Happy hour is…
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