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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.
Wine, dine and stay at the water’s edge at Blaauwberg Beach Hotel
THE romanticism of waves crashing on the shore, mere metres from where you are sleeping, is undeniably irresistible. Readers, it is in fact very loud. From my fifth floor room… →
Jonathan Roxmouth on his role in Sondheim’s comedy of manners
STEPHEN SONDHEIM’s acclaimed musical A Little Night Music comes to Theatre on the Bay from 30 June to 12 July 2026. Jonathan Roxmouth (Key Change, Chicago) will be playing the character of… →
Jonno Sweetman and how he will be the constant at Routes Of Sound
NOW expanded to take place over three weekends beginning on Friday, 3 July 2026, the popular Spier event The Routes of Sound will showcase more than 40 local musicians. (Read… →
Isaac van der Merwe Piano Recital to raise funds for The Baxter
A SPECIAL fundraising recital, in support of the Baxter Theatre and featuring one of South Africa’s most exciting young pianists, Isaac van der Merwe, will take place on Friday, 17… →
Three ways to be teased and titillated with BB Productions ZA
BB Productions ZA has three spectacular shows coming up over the next few weeks, and they’d love for you to join them. From glamorous burlesque and dazzling drag to live vocals,… →
CTCB’s Orpheus In The Underworld is dazzling, glamorous fun
CAPE Town City Ballet has excelled itself with this production 0f Veronica Paeper’s Orpheus in the Underworld. It was last staged 18 years ago, and its revival breathes — no, blows… →
Murder, mystery and cabaret collide in The Curious Case of Katherine Sinclair
CAPE TOWN audiences are invited to suspect everyone when The Curious Case of Katherine Sinclair premieres at the Star Theatre for a limited run from 1–5 July. Part murder mystery,… →
French flair at Leopard’s Leap for Bastille Day festivities
AFTER a fantastic first edition last year, you are invited to for a festive start to the annual Franschhoek Bastille Weekend with a Fabulous French Fête at Leopard’s Leap. A celebration of French-inspired… →
Table Mountain Cableway to close temporarily for annual maintenance
VISITORS planning a trip to Table Mountain between Monday, 27 July and Sunday, 9 August 2026 are advised that the cableway will be temporarily closed for its annual maintenance shutdown.… →
Turn money lessons into holiday fun with board game FinMaster
The late Nelson Mandela said “education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” This Youth Month, Cavendish Square is inviting families to put down… →
Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror a must-see for every fan
THE 28th edition of Encounters, Africa’s leading documentary festival, runs until 14 June 2026, with screenings, masterclasses, panels and Q&As in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria. There is just one more… →
Tintswalo’s winter specials at Cape Town seaside hotels
The Tintswalo Collection invites locals to embrace the magic of the new season with the launch of its exclusive winter specials, available at each of its three unique seaside hotels… →
