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Experience the magic of live performances at South Africa's oldest outdoor arts festival.
The 2026 season of the Maynardville Open-Air Festival brings audiences multiple outdoor theatre shows to be enjoyed in the 600-seater Maynardville Open Air Theatre, a cherished gem nestled within the lush surroundings of Maynardville Park in Wynberg.
The tradition of Shakespeare in The Park continues this year with Shakespeare’s timeless classic, 'Twelth Night'. This sexy, witty retelling shines with Italian flair, playful humour, and an enchanting original jazz score.
The programme also includes various jazz-inspired concerts, performances by the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and various ballet shows.
The programme is as follows:
- Shades of Blue: 13 January 2026
- Jazz in the Park: 14 - 15 January 2026
- Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra: 16 - 17 January 2026
- Cape Ballet Africa: Giselle: 20 - 21 January 2026
- Cape Town City Ballet: Swingtime: 23 - 24 January 2026
- Twelth Night: 30 January - 8 March 2026
- Charl Du Plessis Trio: 8 February 2026
- Cape Town Opera – Gershwin in the Park: 15 February 2026
- The Great American Songbook: 22 February & 1 March 2026