We’re dropping our favourite picks of the weekend yet again! If you’re looking for the best things to do in Bahrain, this guide has you covered. Bahrain’s summer may be getting sweltering by the day, but there are just enough interesting and fun activities on the island to counter the heat and give you a good time! Whether you’re after a delicious brunch, coffee tasting, artistic expressions, or sharing a meal by the water, this list brings terrific events happening all over Bahrain to you.
Happy weekend, Bahrain
Before you head out, make sure you’re staying tuned to official channels in Bahrain for the latest updates and information. Keep an eye on the handles of the spots mentioned in this list for any changes to event timings. Stay safe!
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.
Loft Space’s Open Mic night is back this weekend at a bigger venue with plenty of new features to match. Whatever the talent, whatever the act, watch incredibly talented creatives in action on stage, with just as much energy from the crowd.
Where indulgence meets entertainment. Savour signature creations served à la carte: surf and turf beef fillet with béarnaise, teriyaki-glazed duck leg with sweet potato purée, slow-cooked BBQ Angus beef brisket with wild mushroom sauce, and miso hamachi finished with Korean chilli and roasted parsnip. Alongside these highlights sits a vibrant buffet with seafood, BBQ, and burrata stations, paired with expertly crafted cocktails like the spicy jalapeño margarita and espresso martini, all set to a live pianist performance.
Circa has made its brunch focus bold Latin American flavours, with a menu built around sharing and taking your time over each course. The flame-grilled cooking and vibrant ingredients bring real South American warmth to the table, while a live DJ keeps the energy going and the drinks flowing throughout the afternoon.
GoodFellas makes its debut at Emergency Records alongside La Nostra for a midnight affair of filthy records and honest stories. Headlining is John Bowtie, a Dubai-based French selector known for tailor-made, story-led sets spanning deep, minimal, and classic house, with releases on Rek’d, Superfett, and Indie House and appearances at UNUM Festival and Tomorrowland. He’s joined by Sam Gino bringing GoodFellas’ signature groove-led sound, Schehvb with an atmospheric approach, and Bishkesh keeping things deep and understated.
A drop-in creative experience running through the summer at Exhibition World Bahrain. Artly’s Imagination Station invites visitors of all ages to create their own colourful Fluid Bear masterpiece, a fun, hands-on session that needs no booking and no prior experience, just a willingness to get a little creative.
A coffee tasting with a tropical twist, the kind of afternoon that turns a regular cup into something worth pausing for. Higher Grounds Cafe hosts a guided flight and chat, with flavours built to feel like a little holiday in every sip.
A golden hour ritual worth building the weekend around. Barons de Rothschild Brut bubbly is served by the glass, complemented by a second to see out the evening in proper style, set against the easy backdrop of La Terrace.
Have you dined at Avli by tashas at the Bahrain Financial Harbour yet? You go for the relaxed long lunches or breezy dinners that spill onto the terrace, and stay for the uninterrupted views across the water as the sun sets over the Manama skyline, as you enjoy Greek flavours.
The Bahrain Summer Toy Festival returns for a second edition, bigger than ever this time. It brings together themed adventure islands, beloved characters, live shows, gaming, and shopping under one roof, with activities aimed at kids, teens, and families alike.
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