What's on in Stone Town Hotels?
What’s on at two of the top Hotels in Stone Town?
Emerson Zanzibar has two of the top rated hotels in Stone Town but not just for stylish accommodation; Emerson Zanzibar have the two best hotels in Stone Town for experiencing local Zanzibari culture, cuisine, art and regular events in Stone Town. Emerson Zanzibar hotels working with Emerson Zanzibar Foundation are at the heart of the community life of Stone Town and hosting awards and celebrations including art, craft, music, cultural and more.
What’s on at the top three Restaurants in Stone Town?
These two popular hotels are home to three top Stone Town restaurants serving world-class cuisine. Two rooftop restaurants have amazing 360 degree views of the city for amazing sunset experiences. Then there is the truly ‘magical’ Secret Garden, which is a tranquil restaurant during the day, a haven from the bustle of Stone Town life. Then The Secret Garden Restaurant hosts live music events during the week, on Wednesdays and Fridays.
To find out what is happening this week in Stone Town, follow us on social media and ‘Come Join the Magic’.
Stone Town Events
Step into the Soul of Zanzibar
What are some of the things to do in Stone Town? Join us at one of our regular evenings of live music, art exhibitions or other hosted cultural events. From food to film festivals and art exhibitions, we are at the heart of this vibrant pulsating Spice Island capital.
Follow our social media channels and stay up-to-date with the very latest in what is happening in Stone Town, Zanzibar.
“Spaces are magical, always have been for me. Since childhood, often when I walk into a space for the first time, I’m confronted with a narrative, a feeling, a history, some characters. Like Jacques, in “As You Like It,” there is a myth, an opera, a film or a play stretching out on stage before me. These stages present themselves for me to play on and, for even more fun, to play with. The romantic and erotic are always embedded in the space.” Emerson Skeens
What's on @EmersonZanzibar Instagram
Oct 2
Come join the Friday Night Live Magic at Secret Garden, Emerson Spice, Stone Town with Culture Musical Club.
Every Friday and Wednesday we have amazing live music
Starting from 20.00
October 2026 programme:
Friday 02 October - Culture Musical Club
Wednesday 07 October - Huzdadi Taarab
Friday 09 October - Nyota Ya Mwambao
Wednesday 14 October - Mahenge’s Finest Acoustic
Friday 16 October - Islander’s Band
Wednesday 21 October - Leo Mkanyia
Friday 23 October - Tara Jazz
Wednesday 28 October - Mzee Zeze
Friday 30 October - La Rhumba
Entrance Fee of Tsh 10,000
Secret Garden is found in Emerson Spice Hotel, Stone Town
Reservations recommended, please book via WhatsApp +255 774 483 483
or [email protected] for restaurant bookings and [email protected] for room reservations.
Overnight stays can be arranged in one of the hotel rooms, enquire with [email protected] for the rates and availability at Emerson Spice and Emerson on Hurumzi
#StoneTownEvents #zanzibarlife #zanzibarevents #SecretGarden #SecretGardenZanzibar #EmersonZanzibar #Wednesdaynightlive #FridayNightLive #Livemusicstonetown #livemusiczanzibar #stonetownrestaurants #placestoeatstonetown #stonetowndining
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Sep 26
Come join the Wednesday Night Live Magic at Secret Garden, Emerson Spice, Stone Town with DCMA Young Stars
Every Friday and Wednesday we have amazing live music
Starting from 20.00
September 2026 programme:
Wednesday 02 September 2026 - Nyota Ya Mwambao
Friday 04 September 2026 - Culture Musical Club
Wednesday 09 September 2026 - Huzdadi Taarab
Friday 11 September 2026 - Leo Mkanyia
Wednesday 16 September 2026 - Lola Malaika, Telfa Don & Brahmz Arnold
Friday 18 September 2026 - Brain Boy & Tara Zouk Band
Wednesday 23 September 2026 - Warriors From The East
Friday 25 September 2026 - La Rhumba
Wednesday 30 September 2026 - DCMA Young Stars
Entrance Fee of Tsh 10,000
Secret Garden is found in Emerson Spice Hotel, Stone Town
Reservations recommended, please book via WhatsApp +255 774 483 483
or [email protected] for restaurant bookings and [email protected] for room reservations.
Overnight stays can be arranged in one of the hotel rooms, enquire with [email protected] for the rates and availability at Emerson Spice and Emerson on Hurumzi
#StoneTownEvents #zanzibarlife #zanzibarevents #SecretGarden #SecretGardenZanzibar #EmersonZanzibar #Wednesdaynightlive #FridayNightLive #Livemusicstonetown #livemusiczanzibar #stonetownrestaurants #placestoeatstonetown #stonetowndining
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Sep 21
Come join the Friday Night Live Magic at Secret Garden, Emerson Spice, Stone Town with La Rhumba
Every Friday and Wednesday we have amazing live music
Starting from 20.00
September 2026 programme:
Wednesday 02 September 2026 - Nyota Ya Mwambao
Friday 04 September 2026 - Culture Musical Club
Wednesday 09 September 2026 - Huzdadi Taarab
Friday 11 September 2026 - Leo Mkanyia
Wednesday 16 September 2026 - Lola Malaika, Telfa Don & Brahmz Arnold
Friday 18 September 2026 - Brain Boy & Tara Zouk Band
Wednesday 23 September 2026 - Warriors From The East
Friday 25 September 2026 - La Rhumba
Wednesday 30 September 2026 - DCMA Young Stars
Entrance Fee of Tsh 10,000
Secret Garden is found in Emerson Spice Hotel, Stone Town
Reservations recommended, please book via WhatsApp +255 774 483 483
or [email protected] for restaurant bookings and [email protected] for room reservations.
Overnight stays can be arranged in one of the hotel rooms, enquire with [email protected] for the rates and availability at Emerson Spice and Emerson on Hurumzi
#StoneTownEvents #zanzibarlife #zanzibarevents #SecretGarden #SecretGardenZanzibar #EmersonZanzibar #Wednesdaynightlive #FridayNightLive #Livemusicstonetown #livemusiczanzibar #stonetownrestaurants #placestoeatstonetown #stonetowndining
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Sep 19
Come join the Wednesday Night Live Magic at Secret Garden, Emerson Spice, Stone Town withWarriors From The East
Every Friday and Wednesday we have amazing live music
Starting from 20.00
September 2026 programme:
Wednesday 02 September 2026 - Nyota Ya Mwambao
Friday 04 September 2026 - Culture Musical Club
Wednesday 09 September 2026 - Huzdadi Taarab
Friday 11 September 2026 - Leo Mkanyia
Wednesday 16 September 2026 - Lola Malaika, Telfa Don & Brahmz Arnold
Friday 18 September 2026 - Brain Boy & Tara Zouk Band
Wednesday 23 September 2026 - Warriors From The East
Friday 25 September 2026 - La Rhumba
Wednesday 30 September 2026 - DCMA Young Stars
Entrance Fee of Tsh 10,000
Secret Garden is found in Emerson Spice Hotel, Stone Town
Reservations recommended, please book via WhatsApp +255 774 483 483
or [email protected] for restaurant bookings and [email protected] for room reservations.
Overnight stays can be arranged in one of the hotel rooms, enquire with [email protected] for the rates and availability at Emerson Spice and Emerson on Hurumzi
#StoneTownEvents #zanzibarlife #zanzibarevents #SecretGarden #SecretGardenZanzibar #EmersonZanzibar #Wednesdaynightlive #FridayNightLive #Livemusicstonetown #livemusiczanzibar #stonetownrestaurants #placestoeatstonetown #stonetowndining
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Sep 16
Let`s do it again!
🍷 Wine & Bites | Veritas × Mzee Husa
Join us in the Secret Garden for an evening of wine, bites and good company.
Discover a selection of carefully chosen wines from Veritas, each paired with a small bite created by Mzee Husa to complement the wine.
This time, we`re keeping it casual — no formal sit-down dinner. Mingle around on the the garden terrace, enjoy the wine and food as it`s served, and make an evening of it.
Thursday, 24th September
5:00 PM
TZS 120,000 per person
📍 Secret Garden, Emerson Spice
Wine worth talking about. Food worth coming for. 🌿🍷
Limited spots — book with:
[email protected]
#stonetownrestaurants #eventszanzibar #MzeeHusa #foodie
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Sep 14
Come join the Friday Night Live Magic at Secret Garden, Emerson Spice, Stone Town with Brain Boy & Tara Zouk Band
Every Friday and Wednesday we have amazing live music
Starting from 20.00
September 2026 programme:
Wednesday 02 September 2026 - Nyota Ya Mwambao
Friday 04 September 2026 - Culture Musical Club
Wednesday 09 September 2026 - Huzdadi Taarab
Friday 11 September 2026 - Leo Mkanyia
Wednesday 16 September 2026 - Lola Malaika, Telfa Don & Brahmz Arnold
Friday 18 September 2026 - Brain Boy & Tara Zouk Band
Wednesday 23 September 2026 - Warriors From The East
Friday 25 September 2026 - La Rhumba
Wednesday 30 September 2026 - DCMA Young Stars
Entrance Fee of Tsh 10,000
Secret Garden is found in Emerson Spice Hotel, Stone Town
Reservations recommended, please book via WhatsApp +255 774 483 483
or [email protected] for restaurant bookings and [email protected] for room reservations.
Overnight stays can be arranged in one of the hotel rooms, enquire with [email protected] for the rates and availability at Emerson Spice and Emerson on Hurumzi
#StoneTownEvents #zanzibarlife #zanzibarevents #SecretGarden #SecretGardenZanzibar #EmersonZanzibar #Wednesdaynightlive #FridayNightLive #Livemusicstonetown #livemusiczanzibar #stonetownrestaurants #placestoeatstonetown #stonetowndining
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Sep 12
Come join the Wednesday Night Live Magic at Secret Garden, Emerson Spice, Stone Town with Lola Malaika, Telfa Don & Brahmz Arnold
Every Friday and Wednesday we have amazing live music
Starting from 20.00
September 2026 programme:
Wednesday 02 September 2026 - Nyota Ya Mwambao
Friday 04 September 2026 - Culture Musical Club
Wednesday 09 September 2026 - Huzdadi Taarab
Friday 11 September 2026 - Leo Mkanyia
Wednesday 16 September 2026 - Lola Malaika, Telfa Don & Brahmz Arnold
Friday 18 September 2026 - Brain Boy & Tara Zouk Band
Wednesday 23 September 2026 - Warriors From The East
Friday 25 September 2026 - La Rhumba
Wednesday 30 September 2026 - DCMA Young Stars
Entrance Fee of Tsh 10,000
Secret Garden is found in Emerson Spice Hotel, Stone Town
Reservations recommended, please book via WhatsApp +255 774 483 483
or [email protected] for restaurant bookings and [email protected] for room reservations.
Overnight stays can be arranged in one of the hotel rooms, enquire with [email protected] for the rates and availability at Emerson Spice and Emerson on Hurumzi
#StoneTownEvents #zanzibarlife #zanzibarevents #SecretGarden #SecretGardenZanzibar #EmersonZanzibar #Wednesdaynightlive #FridayNightLive #Livemusicstonetown #livemusiczanzibar #stonetownrestaurants #placestoeatstonetown #stonetowndining
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Sep 10
Where the serenity meets the sunset over Stone Town!
End of another day, and time to unwind with #sundowners
The magical and timeless Emerson Spice Hotel in Stone Town.
🎥Thank you , @thato_k Asante Sana
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Sep 7
Whether it`s lunch, High Tea, cocktails at sunset or dinner, you`ll always find great food, refreshing drinks and an unforgettable view at Emerson Spice Tea House, perched above the rooftops of Stone Town.
Come up, take your time and enjoy the view. ✨️
Book your table with
[email protected]
#emersonzanzibar #zanzibarlife #stonetownrestaurants #MzeeHusa
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Sep 7
Come join the Friday Night Live Magic at Secret Garden, Emerson Spice, Stone Town with Leo Mkanyia
Every Friday and Wednesday we have amazing live music
Starting from 20.00
September 2026 programme:
Wednesday 02 September 2026 - Nyota Ya Mwambao
Friday 04 September 2026 - Culture Musical Club
Wednesday 09 September 2026 - Huzdadi Taarab
Friday 11 September 2026 - Leo Mkanyia
Wednesday 16 September 2026 - Lola Malaika, Telfa Don & Brahmz Arnold
Friday 18 September 2026 - Brain Boy & Tara Zouk Band
Wednesday 23 September 2026 - Warriors From The East
Friday 25 September 2026 - La Rhumba
Wednesday 30 September 2026 - DCMA Young Stars
Entrance Fee of Tsh 10,000
Secret Garden is found in Emerson Spice Hotel, Stone Town
Reservations recommended, please book via WhatsApp +255 774 483 483
or [email protected] for restaurant bookings and [email protected] for room reservations.
Overnight stays can be arranged in one of the hotel rooms, enquire with [email protected] for the rates and availability at Emerson Spice and Emerson on Hurumzi
#StoneTownEvents #zanzibarlife #zanzibarevents #SecretGarden #SecretGardenZanzibar #EmersonZanzibar #Wednesdaynightlive #FridayNightLive #Livemusicstonetown #livemusiczanzibar #stonetownrestaurants #placestoeatstonetown #stonetowndining
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Sep 5
Come join the Wednesday Night Live Magic at Secret Garden, Emerson Spice, Stone Town with Huzdadi Taarab
Every Friday and Wednesday we have amazing live music
Starting from 20.00
September 2026 programme:
Wednesday 02 September 2026 - Nyota Ya Mwambao
Friday 04 September 2026 - Culture Musical Club
Wednesday 09 September 2026 - Huzdadi Taarab
Friday 11 September 2026 - Leo Mkanyia
Wednesday 16 September 2026 - Lola Malaika, Telfa Don & Brahmz Arnold
Friday 18 September 2026 - Brain Boy & Tara Zouk Band
Wednesday 23 September 2026 - Warriors From The East
Friday 25 September 2026 - La Rhumba
Wednesday 30 September 2026 - DCMA Young Stars
Entrance Fee of Tsh 10,000
Secret Garden is found in Emerson Spice Hotel, Stone Town
Reservations recommended, please book via WhatsApp +255 774 483 483
or [email protected] for restaurant bookings and [email protected] for room reservations.
Overnight stays can be arranged in one of the hotel rooms, enquire with [email protected] for the rates and availability at Emerson Spice and Emerson on Hurumzi
#StoneTownEvents #zanzibarlife #zanzibarevents #SecretGarden #SecretGardenZanzibar #EmersonZanzibar #Wednesdaynightlive #FridayNightLive #Livemusicstonetown #livemusiczanzibar #stonetownrestaurants #placestoeatstonetown #stonetowndining
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Aug 31
Come join the Friday Night Live Magic at Secret Garden, Emerson Spice, Stone Town with Culture Musical Club
Every Friday and Wednesday we have amazing live music
Starting from 20.00
September 2026 programme:
Wednesday 02 September 2026 - Nyota Ya Mwambao
Friday 04 September 2026 - Culture Musical Club
Wednesday 09 September 2026 - Huzdadi Taarab
Friday 11 September 2026 - Leo Mkanyia
Wednesday 16 September 2026 - Lola Malaika &
Friday 18 September 2026 - Brain Boy & Tara Zouk Band
Wednesday 23 September 2026 - Warriors From The East
Friday 25 September 2026 - La Rhumba
Wednesday 30 September 2026 - DCMA Young Stars
Entrance Fee of Tsh 10,000
Secret Garden is found in Emerson Spice Hotel, Stone Town
Reservations recommended, please book via WhatsApp +255 774 483 483
or [email protected] for restaurant bookings and [email protected] for room reservations.
Overnight stays can be arranged in one of the hotel rooms, enquire with [email protected] for the rates and availability at Emerson Spice and Emerson on Hurumzi
#StoneTownEvents #zanzibarlife #zanzibarevents #SecretGarden #SecretGardenZanzibar #EmersonZanzibar #Wednesdaynightlive #FridayNightLive #Livemusicstonetown #livemusiczanzibar #stonetownrestaurants #placestoeatstonetown #stonetowndining
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More about Emerson Zanzibar Regular Events
Emerson Foundation Art Exhibition – Emerson’s Collection 2025
Outside the Lines, an exhibition from Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation Collection that offers a rare glimpse into the bold, spirited, and vibrant expressions that defined Emerson’s Zanzibar Foundation rare Collection. A special selection of works by the late Mzee Damian Msagula, well loved by the Tanzanian art community.
Emerson Zanzibar Art Awards Exhibition December 2024
The Emerson Zanzibar Foundation 4th year Art Awards and exhibition take place in December 2024 at the Art Gallery between the top Stone Town Hotels of Emerson Spice and Emerson on Hurumzi.
Emerson Zanzibar Music Awards 2024
Emerson Zanzibar Foundation’s 8th Music Award 2024 at the Sauti za Busara Music Festival sposored by the top hotels in Stone Town



