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
Jul 11
Come join the Wednesday Night Live Magic at Secret Garden, Emerson Spice, Stone Town with Magomeni Kidumbak
Every Friday and Wednesday we have amazing live music
Starting from 20.00
July 2026 programme:
Wednesday 01 July 2026 - Mahenge’s Finest Acoustic
Friday 03 July 2026 - Hammer Q
Wednesday 08 July 2026 - Dadi & The Group
Friday 10 July 2026 - Leo Mkanyia
Wednesday 15 July 2026 - Magomeni Kidumbak
Friday 17 July 2026 - Warriors From The East
Wednesday 22 July 2026 - Young Stars
Friday 24 July 2026 - Chris Nova & Islanders
Wednesday 29 July 2026 - Nadi Ikhwan Safa
Friday 31 July 2026 - Zenji Boy na Wenzake
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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Jul 9
A new culinary chapter begins!
This summer, we are proud to welcome mzeehusarestaurant for an exclusive Culinary Residency at Emerson Spice.
From elegant Swahili High Tea on the rooftop to relaxed lunches and unforgettable evenings in the Secret Garden, discover new menus inspired by the vibrant flavours of Zanzibar.
Join us and experience a summer of great food, warm hospitality and unforgettable moments.
July – September
Karibuni.
Emerson Spice × Mzee Husa
#EmersonSpice
#StoneTown
#Zanzibar
#MzeeHusa
#FineDining
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Jul 6
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
July 2026 programme:
Wednesday 01 July 2026 - Mahenge’s Finest Acoustic
Friday 03 July 2026 - Hammer Q
Wednesday 08 July 2026 - Dadi & The Group
Friday 10 July 2026 - Leo Mkanyia
Wednesday 15 July 2026 - Magomeni Kidumbak
Friday 17 July 2026 - Warriors From The East
Wednesday 22 July 2026 - Young Stars
Friday 24 July 2026 - Chris Nova & Islanders
Wednesday 29 July 2026 - Nadi Ikhwan Safa
Friday 31 July 2026 - Zenji Boy na Wenzake
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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Jul 4
Come join the Wednesday Night Live Magic at Secret Garden, Emerson Spice, Stone Town with Dadi & The Group
Every Friday and Wednesday we have amazing live music
Starting from 20.00
July 2026 programme:
Wednesday 01 July 2026 - Mahenge’s Finest Acoustic
Friday 03 July 2026 - Hammer Q
Wednesday 08 July 2026 - Dadi & The Group
Friday 10 July 2026 - Leo Mkanyia
Wednesday 15 July 2026 - Magomeni Kidumbak
Friday 17 July 2026 - Warriors From The East
Wednesday 22 July 2026 - Young Stars
Friday 24 July 2026 - Chris Nova & Islanders
Wednesday 29 July 2026 - Nadi Ikhwan Safa
Friday 31 July 2026 - Zenji Boy na Wenzake
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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Jul 1
Come join the Friday Night Live Magic at Secret Garden, Emerson Spice, Stone Town with Hammer Q
Every Friday and Wednesday we have amazing live music
Starting from 20.00
July 2026 programme:
Wednesday 01 July 2026 - Mahenge’s Finest Acoustic
Friday 03 July 2026 - Hammer Q
Wednesday 08 July 2026 - Dadi & The Group
Friday 10 July 2026 - Leo Mkanyia
Wednesday 15 July 2026 - Magomeni Kidumbak
Friday 17 July 2026 - Warriors From The East
Wednesday 22 July 2026 - Young Stars
Friday 24 July 2026 - Chris Nova & Islanders
Wednesday 29 July 2026 - Nadi Ikhwan Safa
Friday 31 July 2026 - Zenji Boy na Wenzake
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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Jun 28
Come join the Wednesday Night Live Magic at Secret Garden, Emerson Spice, Stone Town with Mahenges Finest Acoustic at 8pm
Every Friday and Wednesday we have amazing live music
Starting from 20.00
July 2026 programme to be announced:
- Wednesday 1st July - Mahenges Finest Acoustic at 8pm
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 Hotel
#StoneTownEvents #zanzibarlife #zanzibarevents #SecretGarden #SecretGardenZanzibar EmersonZanzibar Wednesdaynightlive FridayNightLive Livemusicstonetown livemusiczanzibar stonetownrestaurants placestoeatstonetown stonetowndining
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Jun 28
Come join the Wednesday Night Live Magic at Secret Garden, Emerson Spice, Stone Town with Mahenges Finest Acoustic at 8pm
Every Friday and Wednesday we have amazing live music
Starting from 20.00
July 2026 programme to be announced:
- Wednesday 1st July - Mahenges Finest Acoustic at 8pm
#emersonzanzibar #livemusiczanzibar #zanzibarlife
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Jun 22
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
June 2026 programme:
Friday 26 April - Culture Musical Club
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
#StoneTownEvents #zanzibarlife #zanzibarevents #SecretGarden #SecretGardenZanzibar EmersonZanzibar Wednesdaynightlive FridayNightLive Livemusicstonetown livemusiczanzibar stonetownrestaurants placestoeatstonetown stonetowndining
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Jun 9
You are warmly invited to the opening of the Artists in Residency Space on Thursday 11th June at 4pm-6pm at The Secret Garden in Emerson Spice Hotel.
🎨 Meet the AIR SPICE 2026 Artists-in-Residence:
✨ MAMAA
✨ SIZYA
✨ DIDA
For two months, these talented artists will create, connect, and share their work with the community at Emerson Spice Hotel’s Secret Garden.
📅 11 June – 15 August 2026
🎟 Free Entry
#airspice #zanzibarart #artistresidency #creativezanzibar emersonszanzibarfoundation
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Apr 23
Due to essential refurbishment, Emerson Spice Hotel will be closed from 20th April until 7th May.
The Rooftop Teahouse will be closed from 23rd April until 30th April. These dates are inclusive.
The Secret Garden will remain open for lunch & dinner as normal.
#emersonspicehotel #stonetownrestaurants #zanzibarhotels #thingstodoinzanzibar #thesecretgarden
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Apr 21
Come join the Friday Night Live Magic at Secret Garden, Emerson Spice, Stone Town with Nyota ya mwambao
Every Friday and Wednesday we have amazing live music
Starting from 20.00
April 2026 programme:
Friday 03 April - Culture Musical Club
Easter Sunday 05 April - Ganon / Violinist
Easter Monday 06 April - Ganon / Violinist
Friday 10 April - Kimwanya kidumbak
Friday 17 April - Dadi group
Friday 24 April - Nyota ya mwambao
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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Apr 14
Come join the Friday Night Live Magic at Secret Garden, Emerson Spice, Stone Town with Dadi Group.
Every Friday and Wednesday we have amazing live music
Starting from 20.00
April 2026 programme:
Friday 03 April - Culture Musical Club
Easter Sunday 05 April - Ganon / Violinist
Easter Monday 06 April - Ganon / Violinist
Friday 10 April - Kimwanya kidumbak
Friday 17 April - Dadi group
Friday 24 April - Nyota ya mwambao
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



