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
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…
Lima
A reliable spot in Barranco with a name that means ‘Sergeant Pepper.’ The barnlike club hosts various theme nights and occasional live bands.
Puerto Maldonado
The best place for live music and dancing, away out of the city. Brazilian music is favored.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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.
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.
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.
Ayacucho
Students and hipsters flock here for regular open-air performances (music, comedy, the works) in the courtyard.
Brisas del Titicaca Asociacion Cultural
Lima
A lauded folklórica show near Plaza Bolognesi downtown, in an enormous venue.
Lima
This theater hosts a variety of worthwhile productions, including plays in English.
Cuzco
Has live nightly performances of Andean music and folk dancing at 6:45pm.
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…
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…
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…
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.
Lima
With live music or DJs, this popular venue draws a diverse crowd for Latin rock, tropicalismo, soul and funk.
Lima
Locals recommend this high-energy peña that brings guests to their feet. It offers a variety of shows.
Centro Cultural Inca Garcilaso
Lima
Part of the Ministry of Foreign Relations, the Centro hosts concerts and exhibits related to Peruvian culture.
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…
