Theatre, Music & Performance: Articles

Performance

Devin Gray is Giving Cape Town an Exclusive Comedy Preview Ahead of the National Arts Festival

Performance

Comedy at Canvas: Book Now For This Group Comedy Show in June

Performance

Conrad Koch and Chester Missing Return with Riotous New Comedy Tour

Editor's Picks, Performance

Catch the Glorious Swan Lake National Tour 2025 in Cape Town

Editor's Picks, Performance

After Dark Brings Cosy Winter Concerts to the Two Oceans Aquarium

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Enjoy A Night of Dark Laughs at Evil Comedy

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Heat Festival

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

Nik Rabinowitz: Pension Killer

27 - 31 May 2025 | The stand-up comic presents his latest comedy special.

Chicago – The Musical

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

Joseph & Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

9 May - 13 July 2025 | A fresh take on a musical classic

Jive Cape Town Funny Festival

2 to 29 June 2025 | Cape Town's top variety comedy festival

Jack and the Beanstalk

3 - 27 July 2025 | A school holiday pantomime for the whole family

Moffie

2 - 27 September 2025 | A one-man production of an iconic South African story

Curl Up and Dye

11 to 21 June 2025 | An internationally renowned South African play

Comedy on Kloof

Every Tuesday | Cape Town’s Original Queer-Friendly Comedy Show

Nik Rabinowitz: Geriatric Milennial

25, 27 and 29 June | An experimental work in progress comedy show

Bluey’s Big Play

26 June - 6 July 2025 | A new theatrical adaptation of the hit kids TV show

Upcoming Dance Shows

Heat Festival

6 to 16 Aug 2025 | 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...

Cape Town & Joburg Ballet: Swan Lake CPT

25 to 27 July 2025 | A collaboration between two iconic ballet houses.

Cape Town’s Most Wanted

19 June 2025 | The best of Cape Town Street Dance in one night

New World Dance Theatre: Messiah

25 June 2025 | A contemporary dance work exploring faith

Jacqui Pells Ballet: Sands of Time

25 - 28 June 2025 | An enchanting hybrid of dance and music

Kismet

19 and 20 July 2025 | A Bollywood Dance adaptation of Romeo and Juliet

Zip Zap Circus: Chasing Dreams

12 - 13 and 19 - 20 July 2025 | A circus performance featuring all ages.

Upcoming Music Gigs & Concerts

The Goo Goo Dolls

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

James Bay on Tour

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

Shakatak Live at GrandWest

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

Kenny G

2 October 2025 | An acclaimed saxophone player comes to Cape Town

Songs & Stories with Majozi

2 August 2025 | A celebration of a decade of Majozi's work

WinterFest

26 July 2025 | A legendary celebration of South African metal culture

Calum Scott: The Avenoir Tour

14 January 2026 | The Cape Town leg of an internationally acclaimed tour

Blue Live

15 October 2025 | A Greatest Hits tour of a legendary boy band

Upcoming Music & Theatre Festivals

Rocking the Daisies

2 - 5 October 2025 | South Africa’s biggest music and lifestyle festival.

Heat Festival

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

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Kaleidoscope Festival

22 - 24 August 2025 | A three-day musical and culinary experience

Kultura Festival

20 - 27 June 2025 | A cultural festival in the Northern Suburbs

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 centre for all things French in Cape Town, hosting touring bands and local...

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 | A platform for performance and visual artists of all genres.

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.