Theatre, Music & Performance: Articles

Art & Design, Film Tech & Gaming, Food & Drink Events, Performance, Pick of the week, Social Events

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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...

Kurt Schoonraad: Funny Side Up

4 - 15 Nov 2026 | Celebrated local comedian returns to Cape Town with hit one-man show.

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

Hey Hey Divorcé — Schalk Bezuidenhout

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

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.

Phantasmagoria

30 October 2026 | Drag, live bands and a secret password turn a music venue into a haunted house

Drop Dead Gorgeous: Halloween Drag

31 October 2026 | Three Cape Town queens take over a lounge turned haunted house for one night

The Bodyguard

From 12 March 2027 | Whitney Houston’s biggest hits drive a bodyguard romance

Romeo et Juliette

18 - 29 Nov 2026 | Viewers experience the tragedy of Romeo et Juliette reimagined through a grungy...

Next Generation Musical Showcase

24 October 2026 | Thirteen schools turn street signs into songs, poems and stories

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Upcoming Dance Shows

ArtsAbility Festival

26 to 28 November 2026 | Africa’s premier inclusive arts festival celebrating International Day...

Cape Town City Ballet: Dracula

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

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

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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...

DSK Bazaar

6 & 7 Nov 2026 | A festive summer hub of authentic German food and culture.

Jimmy Nevis: Roses & Thorns

21 Nov 2026 | Cape Town's very own radio singer presents an experimental music-and-theatre...

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.

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

Fatboy Slim

12 December 2026 | Electronic music legend Fatboy Slim returns to South Africa.

Hogwash

13 Nov 2026 | A live music event dedicated to Cape Town's punk & alternative rock scenes.

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Upcoming Music & Theatre Festivals

A Summer Dream at Spier

11 to 13 December 2026 | A captivating performance under the stars

Gallo 100: The Sound of a Century

15 December 2026 | Black Coffee headlines festival marking a record label’s hundred years

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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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