Going out in Guadeloupe

Studio-gallery and creative residency on a family estate in Montauban, Le Gosier, with the 'Contemporary Art' label. It hosts exhibitions, workshops and artists in residence, in both visual arts and literature.

Studio and exhibition space of visual artist MAZA in Morne-à-l'Eau, with the Région's 'Contemporary Art' label. Visitors can discover his paintings, urban collages and photographs.

Poolside bar at the Créole Beach hotel, at Pointe de la Verdure. Fresh juices and local drinks by day, then cocktails, tapas and piano-bar entertainment in the evening from 6:30pm.

Leisure complex at Pointe de la Verdure with gaming rooms, a bar, rooftop restaurant and performance hall. Concerts and parties are held throughout the year; ID required at the entrance.

Cultural venue of the Cap Excellence conurbation in Les Abymes, hosting theatre, concerts and dance throughout the year, as well as some performances of the Cap Excellence en Théâtre festival.

Cultural centre in Baie-Mahault named after musician Gérard Lockel, a key figure of gwoka modèn. It programmes theatre, including school and public performances during the Cap Excellence en Théâtre festival.

Municipal venue in Lamentin combining film screenings and live performances. It regularly hosts comedians, plays and concerts by West Indian artists, with online ticketing depending on the organiser.

Two-screen cinema in the heart of Basse-Terre, renovated while keeping its listed façade. It offers daily screenings of recent films in French, sometimes in the original version.

Multiplex in Les Abymes, the main cinema complex in the Pointe-à-Pitre area. It shows major new releases dubbed in French, with the programme changing every Tuesday.

Lively bar in Terre-de-Haut village, Les Saintes, a few steps from the marina. Its speciality is fresh-fruit cocktails, with or without alcohol, popular with locals and passing visitors alike.

Non-profit gallery with the Région's 'Contemporary Art' label, housed in the former visitor building of the Valombreuse park. It exhibits and sells visual art and crafts, with a focus on emerging Caribbean artists.

Gallery of Guadeloupean painter Jocelyn Akwaba-Matignon on Rue Frébault, in the heart of Pointe-à-Pitre. His canvases explore sacred geometry, Amerindian and Mesoamerican myths and the forces of nature.

Contemporary art gallery set in landscaped grounds on the road to Pointe des Châteaux, with some 500 works by more than a hundred artists. It also stages temporary exhibitions, concerts and shows, and adjoins a small history museum.

Contemporary art space in central Le Moule, labelled by the Région, devoted to sculpture, painting, installation and photography. Its programme mixes exhibitions, artist residencies, workshops and talks.

Lounge bar in Jarry with five private, soundproofed and air-conditioned karaoke rooms, booked by group. Cocktails and sharing boards are served directly in the rooms, for nights out with friends or work events.

Guadeloupe's national theatre (scène nationale) in Basse-Terre, including the large Anacaona hall and the Jenny Alpha hall. Its season mixes theatre, dance, music, opera and shows for young audiences, with a strong focus on Caribbean productions.

Nightclub in Morne Vergain, Les Abymes, known for its zouk and kompa nights, retro or more recent, with several DJs. Paid entry with packages including a drink.

Nightclub in the Grande Ravine area of Le Gosier, hosting dance nights of zouk, salsa and Latin music, often with DJs and guest artists until the early hours.

Party venue in the Baie-Mahault industrial zone, home in particular to the Sunday 'Retropical' events devoted to Afro-Caribbean music, with several DJs from 7pm until around 2am.

Gallery and exhibition space in central Pointe-à-Pitre run by artist Tony Quimper. It also offers drawing classes and 'sip & paint' workshops where you paint a piece over brunch or tapas.

Reception and concert hall in the La Jaille district of Baie-Mahault. It regularly hosts live concerts by West Indian artists, themed parties and private or corporate events.

Party venue in the Moudong business zone in Baie-Mahault, hosting events run by various collectives, with DJs and live performances by Caribbean artists, usually from 9pm to 2am.

Restaurant-bar in the Carmel district of Basse-Terre, hosting DJ-led afterworks and happy hours, with cocktails, shisha and lounge areas that groups can book.

Bar, restaurant and nightclub in Lamentin village, hosting several nights a week: retro zouk and kompa nights, themed parties, karaoke and festive dinner entertainment.