The Winelands leg of Sandi Thom's South African run, staged at Morgenhof outside Stellenbosch the night after her Cape Town show. Same intimate format, same limited seating, with the estate setting as the difference. Expect the hits alongside songs from Warpaint. R395 to R595 excluding fees, from 19:30.
Get it on the calendar - free. Gigs, markets, launches, fundraisers and family days, seen by Cape Townites planning their week.
Community station Zibonele FM stages a full day of maskandi at Mandela Park Stadium in Khayelitsha, running twelve hours from 10:00. Maskandi rarely gets a Cape Town stadium bill of this size, so this is a real event for the genre in the Western Cape. Tickets R350 to R700 depending on tier.
The SA BBQ Festival takes over Sandringham Farm in Stellenbosch on Saturday 10 October 2026. Forty-plus pitmasters, live music all day, outdoor exhibitions and a kids' zone. Heart FM is the official radio partner.Gates from 11:00. Tickets are on Webtickets. Early bird general admission is R350, kids R195, VIP R1,800 and VIP kids R1,100. Under […]
Pianist Kyle Shepherd takes on the Abdullah Ibrahim songbook with Benjamin Jephta on bass and Marlon Witbooi on drums at the Baxter Concert Hall. This is Cape Town jazz lineage handled by the generation that inherited it, played as interpretation rather than tribute. Ninety minutes straight through, no interval. R250 a seat and it will […]
A Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra concert at the City Hall pitched at a much lower price than the main symphony season, with tickets from R90. If you have never been inside the City Hall for a concert, this is the cheap way in. Starts at 19:30, and Grand Parade parking is free and secured.
The Delight Productions Music Business Workshop is a practical industry-focused event designed to empower musicians with the knowledge and tools needed to build sustainable careers. The workshop covers music business, branding, marketing, royalties, copyright, digital distribution, contracts, and income opportunities, while creating a space for artists to learn, network, and connect with industry professionals.
One of Cape Town's own traditions, staged in the Artscape Opera House. Cape Malay choirs compete across the evening in a five hour programme with intervals. Tickets are R100 to R200 and there is no age restriction. If you want a night of living Cape heritage rather than an imported show, this is it.
Three time Grammy winner Ne-Yo brings his catalogue of R and B hits to the Grand Arena at GrandWest for one Cape Town night. Two decades of singles gives him a set list most touring acts would envy. Doors from 18:00. Tickets R990 to R1890 before booking fees, and the better seats tend to go […]
Couch Potato Run Club takes a 5km route through the Bloemendal vineyards with everyone in glowing wireless headphones instead of speakers. You pick a group on arrival, from walking only up to a steady jog, and tune your headphones to your group leader's channel to follow their music and pace. The organisers promise a medal, […]
Folk Vino Pizza Fest returns to Folk Cafe St. James on Saturday 24 October 2026. Outdoors in the garden, across from the ocean. Doors 15:00, wine-tasting stations close 21:00, event finishes 22:00. 13 wines and 13 pizzas, live music from the Boogie Knights, Wine Bingo and Jack Black in the garden. Tickets R420 on Quicket, […]
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