Fun and entertainment Mauritius

Timetable

Mauritius is neither Madagascar nor Ibiza, and apart from private parties, there are few places where the night goes on late. As in Europe, the nightlife is mostly animated on weekends, from Thursday to Saturday night. In very touristy places like Grand Baie or Flic en Flac, especially during the high season or during the vacations of Mauritians, the amplitude is greater. Bars are often open all week, sometimes even continuously.

On Wednesdays, Thursdays and weekends, bars and cafés are the first to be open, as the atmosphere in discotheques rarely starts before 1am until 4 or 5am. In the musical bars hosting singers and bands such as the Banana Café in Grand Bay, Big Willy's in Tamarin or Lakaz Cascavelle near Flic en Flac, the atmosphere heats up earlier, sometimes as early as 9pm.

In the hotels, the situation is different. A band often entertains in the main bar at sunset and/or at cocktail hour. The weekly sega show often takes place around 9 or 9:30 pm during or just after dinner. The same goes for the musical or dance evenings, which generally end around 11 pm, sometimes midnight, except for the very rare hotels with a discotheque. One never stays out very late in Mauritius, an island that is generally not very festive and where the sun rises and sets early.

There are also a few casinos in the main cities and resorts; they are generally open from 10am to 4am.

Budget & Tips

As everywhere, the entrance of the clubs is free if you come before a certain hour. It is definitely offered to the girls during the ladies nightswhich take place once a week in general. Drinks are a bit cheaper than in Europe except in hotel bars. Bowling and cinema are much cheaper.

To be booked

Reservations are highly recommended for shows. Otayo is the number 1 ticketing company on the island, offering locals and tourists alike the chance to attend events, concerts and exhibitions by local and international artists performing in Mauritius. To reserve and collect tickets, visit one of the 12 sales outlets spread across the island, particularly in key tourist areas such as Port Louis, Grand Baie and Rivière Noire. Alternatively, you can pay online by credit card or PayPal (www.otayo.com) and print out the tickets or collect them from the venue just before the show begins. You can also call our hotline at (230) 466 9999.

Night transport

The metro links only the central cities, not the coast, and does not run at night. Cabs are therefore the only way to get around at night if you've been partying and drinking, as the legal limit is 0.5 g per liter of blood, which is barely a small beer.

Age restrictions

The age limit for consuming alcohol is 18. This is also the age to enter casinos and nightclubs.

Smokers

It is forbidden to smoke in bars, casinos, nightclubs and theaters. On the other hand, there is no problem on the terrace.