MAURITIUS · LIVE MUSIC
Key Facts
- —Date and time Saturday 28 November 2026; doors 8 p.m., concert 9 p.m. Mauritius time (11 a.m. and noon Eastern Time).
- —Where Big Willy’s, a restaurant, sports bar and nightclub in Tamarin on Mauritius’ west coast.
- —Tickets Otayo, a Mauritian ticketing site: Rs 800 (about US$17) normal, Rs 1,200 (about US$25) VIP.
- —Who plays Blakkayo and Oeson with the band Ghetto Youth Vibration, plus Bilygane with the Wavy Jammers.
- —Age limit 18 and over only; DJ sets run after the concert until the early morning.
The Blakkayo Concert in Mauritius is a live music night at Big Willy’s, a nightclub in Tamarin, on Saturday 28 November 2026. Doors open at 8 p.m., the show starts at 9 p.m., and guests must be 18.
Tickets cost 800 Mauritian rupees (about US$17) for normal entry and 1,200 rupees (about US$25) for VIP on Otayo. For a US visitor, it is a low-cost evening of local live music with a full band, not a hotel show.
What the Blakkayo Concert in Mauritius Is
The Blakkayo concert in Mauritius is a birthday show for Blakkayo, a Mauritian musician, presented by Blakka Prod. The organiser describes a night of 100% live Mauritian music, with several generations of musicians on stage.
Blakkayo and Oeson headline, backed by Ghetto Youth Vibration, which the organiser calls Blakkayo’s new team of musicians this year. Bilygane, with his band the Wavy Jammers, plays a second live set.
After the live acts, DJs take over until the early hours of the morning. The ticket page promises VIP places in front of the stage.
The Blakkayo concert in Mauritius has a local lineup, and the page names no international headliner. That is the appeal of a Blakkayo concert in Mauritius, where a visitor sees the island’s own live scene.
The ticket page is written in French with Mauritian Creole phrases. A visitor without French should run it through a translation tool before buying.
Blakkayo Concert in Mauritius Tickets and Prices
Otayo, the official seller, lists Normal at 800 rupees (about US$17) and VIP at 1,200 rupees (about US$25). Both are marked 18+, and the dollar figures use 47.64 rupees per US dollar, the rate on 31 October 2026.
The organiser says tickets will cost more at the door. It does not say how much more, so the door price is not known.
Tickets are not refundable or exchangeable, and management can refuse admission. The end time may change, according to the terms.
Buy Blakkayo concert tickets in Mauritius only through otayo.com, whose support line is +230 466 99 99. A ticket from a stranger cannot be exchanged or refunded if it turns out to be wrong.
Prices are in rupees only, so your bank converts a US card payment for the Blakkayo concert in Mauritius. Check your card’s foreign-transaction fee before you buy.
Blakkayo Concert Schedule in US Eastern Time
Mauritius is four hours ahead of Greenwich Time, with no daylight saving. Doors open at 8 p.m. on Saturday 28 November, and the Blakkayo concert in Mauritius starts at 9 p.m.
After the United States clocks change on 1 November, Mauritius is nine hours ahead of New York. Doors therefore open at 11 a.m. Eastern Time and the concert starts at noon.
The page gives no set times for each act and no end time. Plan on a late finish, since the DJ sets run until the early hours.
No live stream is announced for the Blakkayo concert in Mauritius, so it is for people in the room. The organiser advises arriving early to find a comfortable place.
The Venue and How to Get There
Big Willy’s lists its address as Le Barachois, Tamarin, Mauritius, and its phone numbers as +230 483 74 00 and +230 483 70 40. The venue’s website describes a restaurant, a sports bar, a nightclub and a beer garden.
The nightclub is listed as open Fridays and Saturdays from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., unlike the 8 p.m. doors for this concert. The website gives no capacity, parking plan or taxi advice.
Tamarin sits on the west coast of Mauritius, and the venue’s website says the beach is five minutes from the Cap Tamarin village development. The website gives no bus times for a late finish.
The State Department says night driving is hazardous, particularly on country roads. The simplest plan is a hotel taxi or a driver booked in advance, who waits for you.
The State Department says ATMs at the airport and major tourist areas dispense only Mauritian rupees. Withdraw cash for drinks and the ride before you go out.
Food, Drinks and House Rules
The organiser says you can buy food and drinks on site, and that outside food and drinks are not allowed. Big Willy’s runs a restaurant, so a meal before the concert is possible.
The restaurant is listed as open 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, though the website’s two hour lists differ for other days. It gives no price list for the evening, so budget for drinks separately.
The event is closed to anyone under 18, and a passport is the safest proof of age. By entering, guests agree to be photographed or filmed and to have the pictures posted on social media.
Tips for US Visitors at the Blakkayo Concert
The US State Department says US citizens need no visa for Mauritius, and the passport is stamped on arrival for 60 days. You need a valid passport with one blank page, proof of onward or return travel and proof of enough funds.
The State Department’s page says to exercise normal precautions in Mauritius. It adds that crime remains a concern, particularly in tourist areas, so watch your belongings and your drink.
The State Department warns that drug convictions bring prison sentences of up to 35 years. Stay away from anyone offering drugs on a night out.
In an emergency, dial 999 for the police, and 999 or 114 for an ambulance. The Tourist Police line is +230 212 7979, and the US Embassy after-hours line is +230 5253 3641.
Mauritius had riots and night curfews in some localities in mid-October 2026, described in our earlier coverage: curfew breakers walk free. We found no official curfew notice for 28 November, so check the police and your embassy before going out late.
What Is Not Confirmed Yet
For the Blakkayo concert in Mauritius, the end time, the door price and each act’s set time are not published. The page does not say whether every named artist will perform, so the lineup could change.
We found no organiser website or social post, so the details rest on the Otayo listing and the venue website. Blakka Prod is named only as the presenter.
The listing gives no capacity, no dress code and no rule on re-entry. Confirm anything you need with Big Willy’s on +230 483 74 00 before you buy.
What Comes Next
Big Willy’s lists a Christmas Eve dinner on Thursday 24 December at Rs 2,500 (about US$52) per adult. It also lists a New Year’s Eve buffet on Thursday 31 December at Rs 3,550 (about US$75), with a live band from 8 p.m.
For the same weekend on the west coast, read our guide to the Le Morne Beach Party on 28 November. For a sunset party, read the Pink Plage party at Sugar Beach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Blakkayo concert in Mauritius?
The Blakkayo concert is on Saturday 28 November 2026 at Big Willy’s in Tamarin. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the concert starts at 9 p.m., which is 11 a.m. and noon Eastern Time.
How much are Blakkayo concert tickets in Mauritius?
Otayo lists Normal at 800 rupees (about US$17) and VIP at 1,200 rupees (about US$25). Tickets cost more at the door, but that price is not published.
Is the Blakkayo concert open to children?
No. The event is for guests aged 18 and over only, and management can refuse admission. Bring a passport as proof of age.
Can Americans watch the Blakkayo concert online?
No live stream is announced. The concert is an in-person event at Big Willy’s, and tickets are sold through Otayo.
Sources: Otayo, Blakka Prod presents Blakkayo Bday Live (official ticket seller: date, doors, prices, lineup, terms), accessed 1 November 2026; Big Willy’s, venue website (address, opening hours, December menus), accessed 1 November 2026; US Department of State, Mauritius country information page (entry rules, safety, emergency numbers; the page should be re-checked with the US Embassy), accessed 1 November 2026.
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