What to Do - August 19, 2026

How To Spend This Weekend in Bahrain: Fun Things To Do

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This weekend is packed with things to fill your Thursday to Saturday. Kick things off with a relaxed evening out, a welcome drink in hand and a street food buffet worth pacing yourself for, before handing the mic over to whoever’s brave enough to take the stage. Friday brings a bit of movement outdoors, paddleboards, open water and a proper sunset to watch it all from. By Saturday, you’ve got live music, hands-on art and a bit of creativity over coffee all competing for your time.

If you’ve been meaning to catch that matcha exhibition everyone’s been talking about, this is your last weekend before it wraps up. Whatever you’re in the mood for this weekend, music, food, art or just an excuse to get outside, there’s plenty to fill all three days without much planning involved.

8 Ways To Spend This Weekend in Bahrain

Thursdays at La Terrace, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain

A relaxed Thursday start to the evening, with a complimentary welcome drink and chef’s signature bites included. From there, La Terrace offers a rosé wine and cocktail list from BHD 6, with 50% off a second drink to keep the evening going.

  • Date: Thursday | 20 August
  • Location: La Terrace, The Ritz-Carlton Bahrain
  • Price: From BHD 6 (50% off second drink)
  • Contact: Call 17586499 or WhatsApp 39770525
  • Details: Click here

Asian Street Food Night at Olivo’s Brasserie

A weekly buffet spread built around the bold, casual flavours of Asian street food. Olivos lays out a generous line-up of dishes to graze through at your own pace, from steaming noodles to skewers and small plates, the kind of buffet that rewards going back for seconds and thirds. Bring a big appetite.

  • Date: Thursday | 20 August
  • Time: 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm
  • Location: Olivo’s, The Diplomat Radisson Blu Hotel, Residence and Spa
  • Contact: 38111474
  • Details: Click here

Open Mic Night at Loft Space

Open Mic Night returns for round three, another evening of good music, good vibes, and no shortage of talented people taking the stage. Performer registrations are open now for anyone ready to step up and be part of it.

  • Date: Thursday | 20 August
  • Time: 7:15 pm onwards
  • Location: Loft Space
  • Details: Click here

Sunset Beach Activities with Sporsista x Beach Culture

A girls-only sunset session out on the water, kayaks and paddleboards included. Sporsista teams up with Beach Culture for an easy Friday afternoon at Bahrain Bay, the kind of outing that pairs a bit of exercise with a proper sunset view.

  • Date: Friday | 21 August
  • Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
  • Location: Bahrain Bay, North Wharf
  • Price: BHD 6
  • Details: Click here | Girls only, ages 12+

Open Mic: Music at Al Riwaq

A relaxed evening built for musicians and music lovers alike. Al Riwaq’s open mic welcomes everyone, from amateur to professional musicians, bands, and solo artists, alongside anyone happy to sit back and discover something new.

  • Date: Saturday | 22 August
  • Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
  • Location: Al Riwaq
  • Price: BHD 2 admission (performers and guests)
  • Details: Click here

Textured Landscapes Workshop

A hands-on session for exploring texture as a form of storytelling. Using simple materials, participants build artworks with three-dimensional surfaces, shaping them into landscapes or abstract compositions that reflect their own artistic vision. A good one for anyone who likes their art with a bit of depth, literally.

  • Date: Saturday | 22 August
  • Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Location: Art Centre
  • Details: Ages 9 – 15 | Click here

Art Soul’s Canvas Café at Caspers

A cosy Saturday morning built around coffee, creativity, and a bit of playful art. Paint your favourite breakfast treats or café-inspired desserts onto canvas using acrylics – beginner-friendly and thoroughly relaxed, with a complimentary drink to sip on while you work. Take your finished piece home at the end.

  • Date: Saturday | 22 August
  • Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
  • Location: Caspers, Bu Quwa
  • Price: BHD 15 (includes materials and a complimentary drink)
  • Details: Click here

Matcha Museum at Marassi Galleria

It’s the last weekend to step inside a museum built entirely around matcha, its history, interactive displays, and product launches found nowhere else. Expect tastings, plenty of photo-worthy corners, and a few delightful surprises along the way, easy to fold into any mall visit this weekend.

  • Date: All weekend
  • Time: 10:00 am to 11:30 pm
  • Location: Marassi Galleria, Central Galleria, Ground Floor (opposite Zara)
  • Details: Click here

Happy Weekend!

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