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Top Things To Do in Cape Town this Weekend (17 – 20 September 2026)

Performance, Southern Suburbs

UCT Opera & Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra Present Mozart’s Don Giovanni

Performance, Southern Suburbs

Cape Town City Ballet’s Velvet Feathers Blends Art, Dance and Elegance

Performance, Southern Suburbs

Cape Ballet Africa Launches Spring Season with ELYSIUM, An Enthralling New Quadruple Bill at The Baxter

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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

25 & 26 September 2026 | South Africa's biggest comics form the National Team of Comedy in a...

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...

Takeaways: Nate Levinrad

18 & 19 September 2026 | A comedian unpacks race, addiction and family in his solo debut

The Return of Elvis Du Pisanie

22 to 26 September 2026 | A retrenched salesman is saved from despair by a childhood memory

Don Giovanni

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

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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...

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

Red Bull Unlocked

26 September 2026 | Party with over 70 amapiano, deep house, hip-hop, and gqom artists and DJs in...

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.

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.

Behind The Music with Rodney Trudgeon

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

Mojo Heritage Day Street Fest

24 September 2026 | Mojo Market celebrates Heritage Day with indigenous flavours, beloved...

Sean Paul CPT

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

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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

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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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