Performance Archives - Whats on in Cape Town

Hillcrest Quarry

A huge space offering an amphitheatre experience for outdoor festivals, and a smaller...

Cottage Club

The Cottage Club is spearheaded by Cape Town singer-songwriter and 'musical activist' Bill Knight....

Grand Arena at GrandWest

The Grand Arena is a high-profile venue capable of presenting productions with sophisticated...

Alliance Française du Cap

The Alliance Française du Cap is a one-stop destination for all things French in Cape Town. Music...

Rootspring House

The Rootspring House team curates intimate house concerts and field recordings. Based in a grand...

Kalk Bay Theatre

Kalk Bay Theatre offers spirited productions of music, comedy and cabaret to its beloved community.

Masque Theatre

Highly regarded in Muizenberg, the Masque Theatre is Cape Town’s leading community theatre.

Culture Wine Bar at Grub And Vine

A stylish chance to experience all that the South African wine industry has to offer.

The Folk Café

Live entertainment, delicious meals, and great coffee

Galloway Theatre

A safe space for creatives to excel

Oude Libertas Amphitheatre

A beautiful open-air theatre

The Drama Factory

Discover the variety of shows on offer from comedy to drama, magicians to dancers.

The Barnyard Theatre

A staple in the South African cultural and entertainment scene.

The Homecoming Centre

A powerful coming together of memory, community, education and connection.

House of Machines

All things Coffee, Café, Beer, Cocktails, Music, with a touch of ‘Moto Hero’ thrown in for...

Love & Light Festival

21 to 22 Dec 2024 | An evening of electronic music.

The Alma Cafe

Live music performances

Olympia Café and Deli

Olympia Café and Deli is a bakery, restaurant and cafe with a stage

The Armchair

Live entertainment, karaoke, quiz, comedy, bar and restaurant.

Stardust

Home of the singing waiter.

Gold Restaurant

An immersive African experience.

Koffi Terapi

A relaxing and welcoming environment with a cup of special roasted coffee for therapy.

Fat Harry’s

An upmarket gastropub situated in the heart of Kenilworth.

The Selective

A live performance and events venue.

The Baxter Theatre Centre

State of the art entertainment centre

Theatre on the Bay

A beautiful theatre nestled in the stunning coastal setting of Camps Bay, Cape Town

Guga s’Thebe Theatre

Guga s'Thebe Arts is a cultural beacon, located in the heart of Langa Township in Cape Town

Theatre Arts

A thriving theatre centre that supports the local theatre community by providing opportunity.

The Wave Theatre Café

Hidden theatre venue on bustling Long Street

Starways Arts Centre

Starways Arts Centre is a pottery studio, art gallery, and community theatre space which also...

Green Day & Robbie Williams at Calabash

22 & 23 Jan 2025 | SA's top pop/rock festival sees massive international headliners

The Magic of Rob Lake

5 & 6 Oct | Rob Lake on SA shores for the first time

Hamlet

18 to 26 Jul | Abrahamse & Meyer present the Shakespearean classic.

Schalk Bezuidenhout: Crowd Pleaser

22 and 23 Jun | Not any old regular stand-up show.

Q-club @The AGOG Gallery

A rooftop bar and at a gallery

Johannesburg Pride Parade and Festival

26 Oct 2024 | A celebration of the queer community in South Africa.

The Commune

A radical bookstore, coffee shop, and library.

Leano Restaurant & Live Music

A trendy restaurant and live music space

Chicago’s Piano Bar

An adult party playground with a 1920s Gatsby theme.

Mix Cocktail Bar

Mixology meets fine dining

The Playground

The new way weekends can be spent in Joburg.

The Marabi Club

Live jazz performances are accompanied by superb food and drink.

Back to the City Festival

12 Oct 2024 | The biggest Hip-Hop festival in Africa.

Spring Fiesta

5 Oct 2024 | An annual showcase of top tier South African talent.

Railways Cafe

If you’re a person with an eye for eccentric oddities and bohemian rapture then Railways Cafe is...

Rockets Bryanston (Afrocoustics)

Thursday nights of live performances

Bailey’s Live

A live music performance venue with great seating

Rumours Lounge

A vibrant and popular entertainment venue

Radium Beer Hall

A historic bar offering live music performances

The Bassline

A venue that caters for live performances and events

Katzy’s Live Rosebank

A luxurious dining experience and live music

Kitcheners Carvery Bar

A historic vibrant music venue

Six Cocktail Bar

Live performances and cocktails

Alice in Wonderland

11 to 28 Jul 2024 | Alice's whimsical and surreal world brought to life.

Witness for the Prosecution

29 May -30 Jun 2024 | A gripping tale of justice, passion, betrayal and revenge.

Jim Jefferies: Give ‘Em What They Want

23 November 2024 | The Australian comedy legend returns

Jozi Opera Sings Puccini

30 June 2024 | Jozi Opera presents an afternoon of Puccini favourites at The Northwards House

Scot Project – Johannesburg Tour

Fri 30 - Sat 31 Aug |

Take That: This Life on Tour – Pretoria

20 Oct | The massive 90s English pop band on tour in SA.

Kool & the Gang | Earth, Wind & Fire Exp

30 Nov | The multi-award-winning funksters perform

Cigarettes After Sex: X’s World Tour

7 Mar | The international alternative pop band performs.

Green Day & Robbie Williams at Calabash

18 & 19 Jan | SA's top pop/rock festival sees massive international headliners

The Magic of Rob Lake

9- 27 Oct | One of the world's most celebrated illusionists performs in SA for the first time

Theatre of Marcellus

A beacon of creativity and entertainment

People of Colour(ed): Comedy Evening

26 Jul | A showcase of some of South Africa's funniest coloured comedians.

JPO Winter Season: Concert 4

20 Jun 2024 | Pianist Ben Schoeman as soloist with Daniel Raiskin conducting.

Unity – Unbroken Completeness

22 June 2024 | A showcase of unity, resilience and the power of community through music.

JP Cooper: ‘The Greatest Story’ Tour

1 Dec | The acclaimed British singer and songwriter returns to South African shores for a few...

Adam Small Theatre Complex

The cultural centre of the University of Stellenbosch

Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor

14 to 23 Jun 2024 | A 25th anniversary re-staging of CTO's first production

Africa, My Love: Louis Mhlanga & Friends

24 Jun 2024 | An African language musical treat

Roxette in Concert

28 Feb 2025 | Roxette live in Joburg for one night only

Sky-Dine Incanto

5 Oct 2024 | Where dinner meets aerial magic.

Disney’s The Magic Box

9 Oct to 10 Nov 2024 | A new stage musical featuring music from Disney's beloved songbook.

Disney’s The Magic Box

22 Nov to 5 Jan 2025 | A new stage musical featuring music from Disney's beloved songbook.

Andrea Bocelli 30th Anniversary Tour

12 & 13 Apr 2025 | The world's most beloved tenor brings his 30th anniversary tour to South Africa.

Andrea Bocelli 30th Anniversary Tour

16 Apr 2025 | The world's most beloved tenor brings his 30th anniversary tour to South Africa.

Puccini Concert

30 Jun 2024 | Johannesburg Opera pays tribute to Puccini

Risqué at the Eclipse Restaurant

Drag, dine and dance with Risqué at the Eclipse Restaurant.

David Kramer’s Ver In Die Wêreld Kittie

27 & 28 Jul | 4, 9, 10 & 11 Aug 2024 | Award-winning show showcasing the life of folk singer Josef...

Joburg Ballet’s ‘The Sleeping Beauty’

28 Jun to 7 Jul 2024 | A timeless fairytale come to life through dance.

Myles Smith on Tour

22 Aug 2024 | International singer-songwriter embarks on his debut tour of South Africa.

Myles Smith at Parklive

24 Aug 2024 | International singer-songwriter graces the Parklive stage.

Zolani Mahola and The Feminine Force

21 Jun 2024 | An extraordinary celebration of life with a magnetic feminine musical collective.

Mike + The Mechanics on Tour

30 Jan 2025 | The English rock supergroup kicks off their latest tour in South Africa.

Mike + The Mechanics on Tour

1 Feb 2025 | The English rock supergroup kicks off their latest tour in South Africa.

Ndlovu Youth Choir SA Tour

30 Jan to 2 Feb 2025 | South Africa’s much-loved choristers bring new life to this year’s local...

The Greatest Love of All

23 - 25 Aug 2024 | A Tribute to Whitney Houston starring Belinda Davids

King of Broken Things

5 - 23 Jun 2024 | A journey of a heartbroken boy

NYO Jazz

26 -28 Jul 2024 | NYO Jazz performs for the first time in SA

Fragments

20 to 29 Jun 2024 | An immersive photography and dance exhibition.

Music & Wine at Vergenoegd Löw

29 Jun 2024 | An enchanting live music and fine wine experience at a wine lounge.

Pumpkin Finds Her Kindness – The Play

20 -22 Jun 2024 | A production of laughter, puppets and plenty of songs

BOOTS & BEATS Fundraiser

25 Jun 2024 | A live music night to raise money for Badgers FC, an all-female football club

On The Record: Steven Dayvid McKellar

3 Oct 2024 | A performance that centres music and storytelling.

On The Record: The Plastics

24Oct 2024 | A performance that centres music and storytelling.

On The Record: Dr. Lovefield & Friends

1 Nov 2024 | A performance that centres music and storytelling.

Emmanuel Bach & Jenny Stern

23 Jun 2024 | A violin recital supported by piano.

Slow Life presents ‘The Joy’

27 Jun 2024 | The international a capella sensation from Kwazulu Natal

Slow Life presents Vimbs Mavimbs

29 June 2024 | The Bass Jazz wizard from Joburg performs with his Quintet

Freestyle Kings LIVE

2 & 3 Nov 2024 | The newest and biggest freestyle motocross and BMX spectacle.

Freestyle Kings LIVE

9 Nov 2024 | The newest and biggest freestyle motocross and BMX spectacle.

Micaela Kleinsmith & Mila Smith

27 Aug 2024 | Music meets marine life for this intimate gathering.

After Dark: Yellow House & Metro Villa

31 Jul 2024 | Music meets marine life for this intimate gathering.

Neighbourhood at The Baxter

2 to 24 Aug 2024 | The world premiere of Tiisetso Mashifane wa Noni's new play.

The Goo Goo Dolls

4 Dec 2024 | The Goo Goo Dolls live at Kirstenbosch Gardens

Pieces of Me

11 to 27 July 2024 | A profoundly moving personal story of the unspoken histories that many people...

The Goo Goo Dolls

7 Dec 2024 | The Goo Goo Dolls live at Voortrekker Monument

Riaad Moosa Live

26 & 27 July 2024 | The popular doctor-turned-comedian hits the stage for two consecutive nights of...

Piano Recital: Ben Schoeman

28 Jul 2024 | The acclaimed pianist presents an afternoon of music from the baroque, classical and...

Paranoid Android

30 Sept 2024 | A concert showcasing 20th century music

The Addams Family Musical

14 Dec 2024 | A whimsical theatrical treat of the Addams family

Riaad Moosa: The Best Medicine Show

1 & 2 Nov 2024 | The doctor-turned-comedian returns to Emperors Palace with special guest comedians.

Orpheus McAdoo

18 Oct - 3 Nov 2024 | A new musical by David Kramer, presented by Cape Town Opera

My Fair Lady

23 January - 23 February 2025 | The world's most loved musical

My Fair Lady

12 Dec 2024 - 12 Jan 2025 | A musical with timeless classics

Dear Evan Hansen

15 Mar to 13 Apr 2025 | The hit Broadway musical is reimagined for a South African audience.

Dear Evan Hansen

12 Feb to 9 Mar 2025 | The hit Broadway musical is reimagined for a South African audience.

My Name Is Lucy Barton

9 to 27 October 2024 | Exploring childhood memories of a writer

My Name Is Lucy Barton

19 Sept - 5 Oct 2024 | Exploring childhood memories of a writer

Isidlamlilo / The Fire Eater

28 Sept - 1 Oct 2024 | An outstanding one-woman performance

Marc Eugene Lottering

24 - 5 Oct 2024 | A journey through Lottering's childhood, comedic style

CPT Opera: Shakespeare In The Park

9 Feb 2025 | A celebration of Shakespeare's works

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory Ballet

4 to 13 Oct 2024| Joburg Ballet presents a world premiers of Roald Dahl’s beloved story in dance.

Sting 3.0 Tour

25 Mar 2025 | The 17-time Grammy Award-winning star takes to the South African stage.

Sting 3.0 Tour

22 Mar 2025 | The 17-time Grammy Award-winning star takes the South African stage.

CTCS Presents The Trio Franz

19 October I Violinist Avigail Bushakevitz who brings her string trio to South Africa.

Numetal Overload

8 November 2024 | Rock out to your favorite Rock/Metal tracks from the 2000s with Limp Bizkit and...

Stories from Paris with Cadillac Trio

6 Oct I An evocative musical journey through the streets of Paris

Habitat: Fields of Love

14 to 16 Feb 2025 | An immersive art, nature and musical experience that transcends boundaries.

CTCS Presents the Signum String Quartet

23 Nov 2024 I The award-winning Signum String Quartet celebrates 30 years of SA democracy through...

FOM Sunset Soiree

9 Oct I Exclusive evenings to raise funds for the Friends of Orchestral Music

In The City

6 Oct 2024 | A single day concert event by the organisers of Rocking the Daisies.

Metropolar

2 Oct 2024 | A 35-minute immersive multimedia performance.

Metropolar

4 Oct 2024 | A 35-minute immersive multimedia performance.

Youth Classical Concert

5 Oct I Young singers and instrumentalists perform with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra

Irene Spring Jazz Picnic

5 Oct 2024 | A springtime picnic jazz celebration.

Beethoven’s Mass in C

13 Oct 2024 | A live performance of Beethoven's magnificent Mass in C Major and Brukner's Te Deum.

Best of Baroque

6 Oct 2024 | A Baroque performance by Richard Cock and the Johannesburg Festival Orchestra.

The Vintage Festival

5 Oct 2024 | A fun-filled family friendly gathering celebrating 20th Century culture.

Brunch of Queens

27 Oct 2024 | A drag performance to close off Johannesburg Pride weekend.

Jo’burg Pride After Party.

26 Oct 2024 | The mother of all after parties to end off South Africa's pride month.

Beltane Fire Festival

26 Oct 2024 | A celebration featuring fire acts and ancient Beltane activities.

Jordan Rakei

29 Nov 2024 | The internationally acclaimed star returns to South Africa for two concerts.

Jordan Rakei

29 Nov 2024 | The internationally acclaimed star returns to South Africa for two concerts.

Queer Met

19 Oct 2024 | An evening of luxury, glamour, and artistry.

Set in Motion

1, 2 and 4 Oct 2024 | A moving dance theatre production.

Narratives

4 Oct 2024 | An hour of Baroque music.

Blackstreet Live

27 Oct 2024 | The Grammy Award-winning R&B legends perform live in South Africa.

Blackstreet Live

26 Oct 2024 | The Grammy Award-winning R&B legends perform live in South Africa.

Old Mutual Music in the Gardens Series

13 Oct 2024 | A picnic-style concert series featuring various South African acts.

Any Given Sunday Spring Series

6 Oct, 1 Nov & 3 Dec 2024 | Immersive live experiences embodying hip-hop culture.

Hip Hop As Healing Festival

1 to 6 Oct 2024 | An exploration of the transformative power of Hip Hop culture through music...

Sauti Za Afrika at Selective Live

4 Oct 2024 | A live evening performance of Africanised Jazz.

A Night Of Musical Mastery

17 & 18 October 2024 | A secret evening of musical & culinary enchantment

WGRUV Presents Trilogy of Notes

17 to 19 Oct 2024 | The contemporary ballet dance company presents its third Season of 2024.

Cirque Du Rosé

11 & 12 Oct 2024 | A high-octane performance by Stella Rosé.

Nik Rabinowitz: Pension Killer

10 Oct 2024 | The stand-up comic presents his latest comedy special.

Alfred & Marc

6 Oct 2024 | Comedians Alfred Adriaan and Marc Lottering join forces.

Zoë Modiga Nzal’abantu Concert

4 October 2024 | The jazz and Afro-pop artist brings her latest concert series to Cape Town.

Fast & Reasonably Furious

26 Oct to 2 Nov 2024 | Stand-up comedy Hall-of-Famer, Alan Committie, returns with a new show.

L’ANDERER

31 Oct 2024 | Drummer and composer, Martin Perret returns to South Africa with a new concert.

An evening of jazz with Dr Tete Mbambisa

27 Oct 2024 | An evening showcase from an underrated jazz icon.

Jeremy Loops at Festa

27 Oct 2024 | The local star performs live at the Festa Lawns picnic experience.

The Winelands Blues Festival

19 Oct 2024 | A night of soulful blues.

Specifically Cathy

19 & 20 Oct 2024 | The multiple award-winning drag comedy musical comes to Cape Town.

Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun

19 Oct 2024 | The Rouge Revue Burlesque Company's Spooktacular Soirée.

Chris Brown: Breezy in South Africa

14 Dec 2024 | The R&B superstar performs in South Africa.