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Experience the best of Cape Town’s arts, culture, and entertainment. From spectacular local theatre, ballet, and opera to film festivals, live gigs, and family-friendly outings, discover Bianca Coleman’s ultimate guide to playing and exploring in the Mother City.
The Royal Countess Zingara returns with completely new show
THE Royal Countess Zingara is coming back to Century City in Cape Town by popular demand, this time with Melanina — Return to Origin, a new production set to open… →
Music of the Dosini Clan & JS Bach at St George’S Cathedral
UNPLUGGED CONCERTS invites you to a special evening of music on Friday 11 September to introduce the 2027 St George’s Unplugged season returning from January to April next year. St… →
CTCB collaborates with Norval Foundation to present Velvet Feathers
AGAINST the extraordinary art, architecture and landscapes of Norval Foundation, Cape Town City Ballet’s Velvet Feathers invites audiences into an intimate and unforgettable new setting this spring. For three performances only, on… →
Limited season for Yasmina Reza’s Art, directed by Marthinus Basson
YASMINA REZA’S most celebrated contemporary comedy, Art, comes to the Baxter Flipside for a limited season, from 1 to 12 September 2026, at 7.30pm with Saturday matinees at 3pm. This… →
Indie comedy drama Stacey’s Bay at Baxter Masambe Theatre
WRITTEN by Pierre Malherbe and directed by Adrian Collins, Stacey’s Bay is an off kilter comedy drama play that examines the increasingly strange relationship between two neighbours in the same… →
Cape Ballet Africa launches spring season with ELYSIUM
CAPE Ballet Africa (CBA) is set to enthrall audiences with a new quadruple bill at The Baxter this October, launching the dynamic young company’s Spring Season. Hot off its highly successful… →
Cast announced for Oliver! at Artscape from December
PIETER TOERIEN with Cape Town Opera, by special arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh, is delighted to announce the principal cast for Lionel Bart’s OLIVER!, directed by Steven Stead and coming to… →
Theo Kleynhans celebrates life with an exceptional exhibition
THEO KLEYNHANS’S contribution to South Africa’s art landscape is immense. He is a master artist who can work magic with both brush and clay. He is an unparalleled curator who… →
Final Routes of Sound at Spier to feature another stellar lineup
THE third and final weekend of The Routes of Sound takes place on 21 and 22 August at Spier Wine Farm, and features musician, singer and composer Lungiswa Plaatjies, African… →
Rocky Horror Show returns to Theatre On The Bay this August
THE Rocky Horror Show is back by popular demand at Theatre On The Bay from 28 August 2026, after two sensational sell-out seasons in Cape Town and Johannesburg. Presented by Pieter… →
An evening with Rebecca Davis at Steenberg
AWARD-winning journalist, author and Daily Maverick senior writer Rebecca Davis will headline a special Women’s Month event at Steenberg Farm on Thursday, 27 August 2026, bringing her trademark blend of… →
The Masque presents the 2026 One-Act Play Festival
FEATURING four original one-act plays by local playwrights, this year’s festival offers an exciting programme of new local theatre. Across comedy, drama, suspense and mystery, audiences will encounter compelling stories,… →
