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Kids, Performance

Disney On Ice: Experience fan-favourite Disney movies live

Bars & Drinks, Bucket List, Performance, Restaurants & Food

Late Night Spots To Try in Cape Town

Cape Town City Centre, Editor's Picks, Performance

Symphony Meets Spectacle at the CPO Variety Gala 2026

Art & Design, Creative, Editor's Picks, Health & Wellness, Performance

Fun Indoor Experiences to Keep Warm This Winter

Food & Drink Events, Markets, Performance

Turning Cape Town’s CBD Into A People-First Public Space This Weekend

Performance, Southern Suburbs

Watch Brand-New Theatre Productions At The Baxter This Winter

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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.

Bafunny Bafunny

26 September 2026 | South Africa's biggest comics form the National Team of Comedy in a nationwide...

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

No Place Like Home

22 to 27 September 2026 | An original musical traces how Cape Town's neighbourhoods shape family...

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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

SAFRA Heritage Gala

24 September 2026 | A centenary jubilee celebrating accordion, concertina and harmonica across...

Time Dance Competition Gala

6 September 2026 | Gala showcase of young dance talent across ballet, hip hop, tap, acro and modern

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

Velvet Feathers

26 & 27 September 2026 | Cape Town City Ballet perform their greatest hits at the Norval Foundation.

The Legacy of Dance Gala

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

Coppelia – Youth Production

19 September 2026 | Young dancers close out a five-month training programme with a classic comic...

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Upcoming Music Gigs & Concerts

Strictly Soul CPT

11 September 2026 | The soul and R&B celebration plays its final night of the season.

James Bay on Tour [CANCELLED]

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

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.

WOMAD Global Sounds at V&A Waterfront

24 September 2026 | Free world music event at the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre, presented under the...

Brandy Live

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

SHORTSTRAW Tour

18 September 2026 | Johannesburg indie band returns with a new single and EP

French Montana (CPT)

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

Unofficial Pink Party

26 September 2026 | One of the last editions of the LGBTQI+ friendly dance event with aerial...

The Loft

23 September 2026 | The monthly house party with homely decor, a vibrant dance floor, and a...

New Generations by WOMAD

19 September 2026 | A multi-genre live show from some of Cape Town's award-winning rising stars.

Punk Prom

4 September 2026 | An LGBTQ+ friendly prom night with black leather, messy hair, and punk rock...

Liquideep Live CPT

5 September 2026 | The duo who took over SA radio play their best hits alongside acclaimed DJs.

Behind The Music with Rodney Trudgeon

14 September 2026 | A veteran radio broadcaster shares the music that has shaped his career

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Upcoming Music & Theatre Festivals

Rocking the Daisies

2 - 4 October 2026 | South Africa’s biggest music and lifestyle festival.

Woordfees

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

Earthdance

18 - 20 September 2026 | An outdoor trance music festival held across the globe

Bloom in Concert

12 September 2026 | CTPYO and soprano Lynelle Kenned open the Stanford in Bloom festival in a...

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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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