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Drumstruck: African Drumming, Music and Wine Tasting Experience in Cape Town

Community, Performance

Ring in the New Year with the Cape Town Street Parade and Kaapse Klopse Competitions

Editor's Picks, Performance, Pick of the week

All the Biggest Upcoming Concerts in Cape Town to Diarise Now!

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Theatre & Comedy

Klein Karoo National Arts Festival

1 - 6 April 2025 | A programme of performing and visual arts from some of the country's finest...

Baked Shakespeare

13 Feb to 12 Apr 2025 | Shakespeare's classic tale of MacBeth told with a cannabis twist.

Heat Festival

6 to 16 Aug 2025 TBC | A winter arts festival featuring art, jazz, opera, theatre and dance.

Kafka’s Ape

26 March - 12 April 2025 | The global production returns home to South Africa

Unscripted

17 April 2025 | A showcase of emerging talent from the Oops On Purpose Weekly Improv Workshops.

Jaryd Pillay: Passion of the Curry

9 - 12 April 2025 | Jaryd Pillay journeys into South African Indian identity

Chicago – The Musical

27 Aug to 28 Sept 2025 | The killer hit musical returns to razzle dazzle South African stages.

Darkroom Contemporary: Autoplay

26 - 29 March 2025 | A blended work of dance, opera and machine learning.

Dance

Klein Karoo National Arts Festival

1 - 6 April 2025 | A programme of performing and visual arts from some of the country's finest...

Heat Festival

6 to 16 Aug 2025 TBC | A winter arts festival featuring art, jazz, opera, theatre and dance.

Michael Flatley’s Lord of The Dance

15 to 17 Aug 2025 | An unforgettable close-up experience of dazzling footwork and thrilling...

Un-touched

28 March 2025 | Dance for All’s new production, Un-Touched is an original production that...

BREATHWORDS

25 to 27 Mar 2025 | A triple bill showcasing international and local choreographies.

Darkroom Contemporary: Autoplay

26 - 29 March 2025 | A blended work of dance, opera and machine learning.

Music Gigs & Concerts

Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts

22 Dec - 30 March | Iconic picnic-style concerts at Kirstenbosch Gardens featuring line-up of South...

Klein Karoo National Arts Festival

1 - 6 April 2025 | A programme of performing and visual arts from some of the country's finest...

The Goo Goo Dolls

25 & 26 Mar 2025 | The Goo Goo Dolls perform live at Kirstenbosch Gardens.

Sting 3.0 Tour

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

Keyshia Cole

28 Apr 2025 | The songstress brings her soulful vocals to South Africa.

James Bay on Tour

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

Kirstenbosch Concert: Ami Faku & Simmy

30 March | Two popular afro-soul singer-songwriters share the stage.

Darren Kiely World Tour

20 Apr 2025 | The Irish sensation performs in South Africa for the first time.

Anna Wolf at Cafe Roux

11 April 2025 | The internationally acclaimed cinematic performer returns to SA

Casks & Chords II – Wren Hinds Band

26 Mar 2025 | An evening of music with the indie-folk and jazz band.

Spirit of Praise Ten Tour

12 April | A Night of Worship and Celebration

Shakatak Live at GrandWest

28 June | Join for an unforgettable evening of timeless classics and smooth melodies.

Bok Radio Bokkies at GrandWest

1 June | Celebrate South African entertainment at the highly anticipated Bok Radio Bokkies awards

Salome Live at GrandWest

10 May | Experience an evening of heartfelt music and storytelling with Salome.

Robin Pieters Live at GrandWest

26 April | A celebration of love and music, featuring unforgettable performances and soulful sounds.

Wacken Metal Battle of the Bands

29 March 2025 | Rock on to local bands

Big Folk Africa

30 March 2025 | A celebration of local folk music with five exciting performances

Music & Theatre Festivals

Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts

22 Dec - 30 March | Iconic picnic-style concerts at Kirstenbosch Gardens featuring line-up of South...

Klein Karoo National Arts Festival

1 - 6 April 2025 | A programme of performing and visual arts from some of the country's finest...

Cape Town International Jazz Festival

25 & 26 April 2025 | Reset, Connect and Revive Your Rhythm

Heat Festival

6 to 16 Aug 2025 TBC | A winter arts festival featuring art, jazz, opera, theatre and dance.

Business Premium Jazz Festival

6 April | A Celebration of 10 Years of Jazz Excellence

Performance Venues

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

Loop St, City Centre | A one-stop destination for all things French in Cape Town, hosting touring...

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.

Youngblood Africa

Bree St, City Centre | An Arts and Culture Development Foundation which aims to be a platform for...

The Folk Café

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

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

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.

The Selective

Gardens | A live performance and events venue.

Guga s’Thebe Theatre

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