Cape Town
Playwright Nicholas Spagnoletti and software engineer Edward van Kuik are the driving duo behind this fun, eccentric space in a gorgeous heritage building…
Must-see entertainment in Cape Town
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Cape Town
Since the 1970s the Baxter has been the focus of Capetonian theatre. There are three main venues at the centre – a 674-seat theatre, a concert hall and a…
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Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts
Cape Town
Don't miss taking a picnic and some bubbly to one of these wonderful outdoor concerts, staged in the stunning botanical gardens beneath Table Mountain on…
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Cape Town
The City Bowl has been crying out for a quality live-music venue for a while and it's taken Café Roux (which already runs a successful operation in…
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Cape Town
Decorated with giant art murals by Breeze Yoko and Falko One, this new cultural and community centre is worthy of a look in its own right. However you'll…
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Sea Point to Hout Bay
A great venue for an evening of lighthearted theatrical entertainment, offering everything from comic plays to classic musicals.
Cape Town
Named in honour of Athol Fugard, South Africa’s best-known living playwright, this very impressive arts centre was created from the former Congregational…
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Cape Town
The grand auditorium to the rear of the old City Hall has very good acoustics that are taken advantage of by this orchestra and accompanying local choirs…
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Cape Town
Newlands would be a shoo-in for the title of the world’s prettiest cricket ground – if it weren’t for a nearby mega-brewery messing up the view towards…
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Cape Town
Most Wednesday evenings from November to April, you can watch a movie outdoors in Kirstenbosch gardens (entry is from 6pm; movies start between 7.30pm and…
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Cape Town
A Capetonian treasure and lifeline to the independent movie fan, the four-screen Labia is named after the old Italian ambassador and local philanthropist…
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Cape Town International Convention Centre
Cape Town
Since opening in 2003, the CTICC has barely paused for breath, packing in a busy annual programme of musical performances, exhibitions, conferences and…
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Sea Point to Hout Bay
These bimonthly live gigs, going since 2010, are hosted in unique, unusual venues throughout the city and surrounds. They mix new, up-and-coming artists…
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Cape Town
Consisting of three different-sized auditoriums, this behemoth is the city’s main arts complex. Theatre, classical music, ballet, opera and cabaret shows …
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Cape Town
It wouldn’t be summer in Cape Town without a visit to Maynardville Park’s open-air theatre to see some Shakespeare. Bring a blanket, pillow and umbrella,…
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Cape Town
Marco Radebe’s highly popular African restaurant (mains R130 to R170) offers top-class entertainment from a range of singers, dancers and bands each night…
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Cape Town
More than just a live music performance, this nightly show aims to offer visitors an insight into Cape Town's cultural heritage with the chance to meet…
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Cape Town
Theo Ndindwa and Tanya Arshamian use dance to change the lives of kids in the townships. On the first Thursday of the month this studio, where classes are…
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Cape Town
Occupying part of the St George's Cathedral’s vaulted stone crypt, this restaurant, which serves a continent-hopping menu of dishes, is best visited for…
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Cape Town
Even if gambling isn’t your thing, there’s plenty to keep you entertained at Grandwest, including a six-screen cinema, many restaurants, a food court, an…
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Cape Town
Seven foot tall in her high heels, the platinum blonde drag queen Cathy Specific greets you at this cabaret and theatre venue where your tickets gets you…
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Cape Town
Proving a hit with one and all in the heart of De Waterkant is this slick music revue bar and restaurant with a nightly line-up of different performers…
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Cape Town
Live acoustic rock is a firm feature of Friday nights at this pub, and there's often live music and other events such as comedy slots, open mic and cinema…
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Cape Town
This cosy venue, which also serves food and drinks, usually has live music on Wednesday (free) and weekends (cover charge R170 to R190; bookings necessary…
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Cape Town
This National Lottery–funded project works with youngsters on a variety of performance and theatre projects. Some of their shows have won awards at…
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Cape Town
This company, a lean troupe of 24 dancers, can trace its history back to 1934. They usually perform at Artscape, the Baxter Theatre and, in summer, at…
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Cape Town
These jazz gigs are staged at venues around town, including Langa township's Guga S'Thebe Arts & Cultural Centre.
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Cape Town
This hallowed ground of South African rugby is home to the Stormers (www.thestormers.com). Provincial, international and Super Rugby matches are played…
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Cape Town
One of South Africa’s oldest contemporary dance companies. Puts on performances and holds classes at Artscape.
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Cape Town
On Thursday nights you can catch live jazz sets in this plush cocktail lounge. On other nights DJs play for an up-for-it crowd of party seekers.
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Cape Town
On Mondays, from as early as August to as late as April, the Grand Daddy Hotel’s rooftop trailer park of Airstream caravans is the venue for this al…
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Cape Town
Racing runs year-round here, but the main event to put down in your diary is the glitzy Sun Met (formerly the J&B Met) in January. It's South Africa’s…
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Cape Town
One of the two big cinema chains in South Africa. Their venues include Cinema Nouveau in Victoria Wharf at the V&A Waterfront and the screens at Cavendish…
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Cape Town
At this eternally popular tourist venue the three resident bands each play a couple of gigs a week featuring marimba and other swinging African sounds…
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Cape Town
It's mainly used for football matches, although from January to February a contest between the various Cape Minstrel groups is also held here, as part of…
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Cape Town
This 75-seater venue is the pick of the three stages that can be found at the University of Cape Town’s drama department. Read the reviews before going to…
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Cape Town
DJ events and live-music gigs are often held on weekends and holidays at this large complex in traditional African village style, with a number of bars,…
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Cape Town
Check the website for details of wine tasting and live music events held in this venue, which is run by the owners of the nearby fine-dining restaurant…
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Cape Town
This long-running bar hosts live music from local acts as well as the DJ venue Mercury Live. With the area undergoing a lot of development, though, its…
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Cape Town
One of the two big mulitplex cinema operations found around town. The best night to go is Tuesday when tickets are half price.
