Entertainment in Belize

The main entertainment options in Belize are sports, nightlife, the annual celebrations, local theater, fine dining, shopping, casinos and concerts. The most popular sports are soccer, softball and cycling, although there are national competitions for basketball, volleyball, cricket and athletics in every town and village, and in all schools.

The nightlife takes place in nightclubs, another option is in the hotel bars that offer outdoor and beach parties. You can also enjoy a relaxing dinner and socializing at restaurants near your hotel. Many hotels offer “happy hour” with entertainment by artists including local cultural dance or participation in games like the one held in San Pedro, called “Chicken Drop”.

Chinese restaurants are the most common in the country but are not the only option. The street cafes serve local food and provide an opportunity to see belize’s traditional music live , the hotels and restaurants in touristic areas offering local gourmet food and treats for tourists.

Shopping in Belize typically include art, crafts and furniture made by Belizean craftsmen with good options for sending the gifts to another country. However, there are some boutiques and shops in tourist areas that offer tropical clothing and items like gold and silver jewelry. But most of the places where you can “free shop” are available at selected locations.

Belize City, San Ignacio and Corozal have large casinos, it is possible to find small shops with slot machines in almost all towns and villages. Local theater can be seen especially in Belize City at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts, or in the main towns of the country when artists go on tour Bliss Center. The concerts are usually performed at the Civic Center in Belize visiting musicians often come from the Caribbean and Central America. Local events and processions are common during the September celebrations, Christmas and national holidays.

Belizean Entertainment mixes the traditional with the contemporary, offering another option for fun after activities at the sea, in the jungle, or participating in cultural activities or entertainment.