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Cape Town City Centre, Performance

Belinda Davids Continues World-Famous Whitney Houston Tribute in The Bodyguard: The Musical

Cape Town City Centre, Performance

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Editor's Picks, Performance

All the Biggest Upcoming Concerts in Cape Town In 2026

Art & Design, Editor's Picks, Film Tech & Gaming, Food & Drink Events, Performance, Pick of the week

Top Things To Do in Cape Town this Weekend (16 – 18 October 2026)

Editor's Picks, Food & Drink Events, Performance, Pick of the week

Defrost From The Winter with these October Events in Cape Town

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Upcoming Theatre & Comedy Shows

Comedy on Kloof

Every Tuesday | Cape Town’s original queer-friendly comedy show

Comedy Night at Ground Culture Cafe

Every Friday | Cape Town comedy cafe hosts a rotating lineup of local stand-up talent, from fresh...

The Rocky Horror Show

28 August - 18 October 2026 | The legendary cult musical comes to Cape Town

MAMMA MIA!

3 Sept to 11 Oct 2026 | The feel-good performance celebrating the magic of ABBA returns.

The Craving

11 September - 3 October 2026 | An immersive theatre experience follows a deranged chef making...

Nataniël: SOOIBRAND

4 to 8 November 2026 | A new Afrikaans stage show turns discomfort and denial into song

Don Giovanni

22 to 25 October 2026 | A ruthless seducer faces a supernatural reckoning in Mozart's classic opera

Kinnes van Somers

6 to 10 October 2026 | An old Afrikaans folk tale returns as a haunting new stage work

Hey Hey Divorcé — Schalk Bezuidenhout

21 to 23 October 2026 | A comedian turns his own divorce into a personal, unfiltered hour of comedy

Footprints to Freedom

10 October 2026 | Music outreach children stage a journey from conflict to freedom

First Date The Musical

21 October to 1 November 2026 | A Broadway blind date comedy makes its South African debut

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

13 Mar 2027 | Jimmy Carr brings his comedic stylings to South Africa.

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Upcoming Dance Shows

Cape Town City Ballet: Dracula

28 October to 1 November 2026 | A Gothic ballet returns for Halloween weekend

Cape Ballet Africa: Elysium

3 - 11 October 2026 | Cape Ballet Africa presents a four-work programme spanning Balanchine, Duato,...

Riverdance 30: The New Generation

16 & 18 April 2027 | Landmark Irish dance production returns for its 30th year

The Legacy of Dance Gala

24 & 25 October 2026 | Dutch National Ballet stars join eight South African companies for one gala

Step It Up Dance Academy: PAGEBOUND

23 & 24 October 2026 | A young girl's storybook journey unfolds through dance and fantasy

Jubilee Barn Dance

16 October 2026 | A country and western night brings line dancing and a barn supper

Our Bodies Remember

15 to 17 October 2026 | Two choreographers explore memory and transformation through contemporary...

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Upcoming Music Gigs & Concerts

James Bay on Tour [CANCELLED]

19 Mar 2026 | The internationally acclaimed English singer-songwriter performs in South Africa.

Glastonfurry

31 January 2026 | A quarterly rock concert fundraiser for the SPCA.

Ramfest x Halloween

30 October 2026 | Celebrating Halloween with a lineup of international headliners and local...

Jill Scott: To Whom This May Concern

11 November 2026 | The neo-soul icon comes to Mzansi

DAVE: The Boy Who Played the Harp Tour

6 Oct 2026 | The global rap superstar is coming to South Africa for the first time ever.

Brandy Live

14 December 2026 | Grammy-winning R&B icon Brandy headlines the All White Soul Sessions concert at...

French Montana (CPT)

4 Dec 2026 | Global hip-hop superstar headlines landmark concert in Cape Town.

Sean Paul CPT

3 Dec 2026 | The Grammy-winning global dancehall and reggae hitmaker takes over Cape Town.

Jeremy Loops at Woordfees

10 October 2026 | Jeremy Loops headlines under the stars at Woordfees

Rocktober Punk Night @ Springbok Arms

10 October 2026 | Three Cape Town punk acts headline a night of skate, pop and acoustic sounds

Jack White Live

14 December 2026 | A twelve-time Grammy winner brings raw, guitar-driven rock to a garden stage

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Upcoming Music & Theatre Festivals

Woordfees

3 - 11 October 2026 | A week-long cultural festival with art, performance, music and food.

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Music Venues

Cafe Roux Noordhoek

Noordhoek | Firmly entrenched as a music hotspot, homegrown acts magnetise crowds to Café Roux’s...

Hillcrest Quarry

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

Grand Arena at GrandWest

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

Alliance Française du Cap

Loop St, City Centre | A centre for all things French in Cape Town, hosting touring bands and local...

Kalk Bay Theatre

Kalk Bay | Spirited productions of music, comedy and cabaret and a beloved community.

Youngblood Africa

Bree St, City Centre | A platform for performance and visual artists of all genres.

The Folk Café

Kalk Bay | Live entertainment, delicious meals, and great coffee

Galloway Theatre

A safe space for creatives to excel

The Drama Factory

Somerset West | Shows from comedy to drama, magicians to dancers.

The Barnyard Theatre

A staple in the South African cultural and entertainment scene.

House of Machines

Shortmarket St, City Centre | Coffee, beer, cocktails, and music, with a touch of ‘Moto Hero’.

The Alma Cafe

Rosebank | Live music performances in a family-run setting.

Olympia Café and Deli

Kalk Bay | Bakery, restaurant and café with a stage

Springbok Arms | The Armchair

Observatory | Live music venue hosting comedy, karaoke and quiz nights

Stardust

Home of the singing waiter.

Gold Restaurant

Green Point | An immersive African dining experience.

Koffi Terapi

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

Fat Harry’s

Kenilworth | An upmarket gastropub situated in the heart of the suburb.

Guga s’Thebe Theatre

Langa | A cultural beacon, located in the heart of the township.

Endler Hall

Stellenbosch | Premier concert hall space known for its excellent acoustics.

Daisy Jones Bar

Stellenbosch | One of Cape Town's top music performance spaces.

Drostdy Theatre

Stellenbosch | Boutique theatre space housed in a Victorian building.

Music Week

28 - 31 October 2026 | Four-day music industry platform combining three conferences under one ticket

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