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Goema, Klopse & Memory brings Cape Town’s musical and cultural traditions into focus through photography and sound.
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‘Cape Rhythm’ brings goema, Klopse and Cape Town memory to Company’s Garden

Melany Ismail’s outdoor exhibition ‘Cape Rhythm: Goema, Klopse & Memory’ forms part of the Cape Town Photography Festival, running from 2–26 September 2026 under the theme “Truth”.

Her return to exhibit in association with Absa L’Atelier
Art is another milestone not only for her but also for Absa L’Atelier Art while celebrating forty
years of opening doors.

Dr Ayobola Kekere-Ekun returns to Cape Town with 'Terrains of Memory' exhibition

Nigerian contemporary artist Dr. Ayobola “Zak” Kekere-Ekun returns to Cape Town with 'Terrains of Memory,' an exhibition that delves into the intricate relationship between…

A lunchtime filled with music, creativity and community as the Cape Cultural Collective brought local talent to the Artscape stage during the Women’s Humanity Festiva
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WATCH: Cape Cultural Collective Lunch Hour Concert celebrates South African talent at Artscape

The Cape Cultural Collective Lunch Hour Concert brought South African talent, music and community together at Artscape as part of the Women’s Humanity Festival

Making its African debut, AS SHE IS brings the internationally acclaimed Bold Beauty Project to Cape Town

First Thursdays Cape Town: 7 exhibitions worth seeing tonight

Join Cape Town's vibrant art scene this First Thursday on 6 August, where galleries stay open late to showcase seven captivating exhibitions. From powerful stories of resilience…

Cape Town exhibition challenges beauty stereotypes through portraits of 17 Western Cape women

Experience the Bold Beauty Project: Celebrating diversity in Cape Town

Join us in Cape Town for the Bold Beauty Project's African debut, where 17 remarkable women share their inspiring stories. How does this transformative exhibition challenge…

Simphiwe Dana will join the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra for a one-night-only performance.

Simphiwe Dana to perform with Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra

Join award-winning singer-songwriter Simphiwe Dana for a spectacular one-night-only concert with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra at the Artscape Opera House on Wednesday,…

Are you a young South African designer ready to connect with opportunities
and grow? It's time to let your light shine in the 2026 edition of the Nando's
Hot Young Designer talent search

Showcase your design skills: Nando’s hot young designer 2026 applications now open

"Young South African designers can seize a major opportunity to showcase their creativity as applications for the 2026 Nando’s Hot Young Designer talent search open. This…

Pictured from left are, The Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) CEO Jessica Denyschen, finalist Omphile Ditabo, Samuel Sibanyoni, scholarship winner Lerato Sithole, finalist Mongezi Somqayi, and finalist Teboho Mokebe.

Apply Now: 2026 ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme for Young South African Artists

Young South African artists aged 17 to 25 are invited to apply for the 2026 ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme, offering fully funded undergraduate scholarships in performing,…

Roland Nair of The Rivertones

The Rivertones to celebrate reggae icons at Die Boer Theatre

Experience an unforgettable evening as Cape Town's The Rivertones pay tribute to reggae legends like Bob Marley and UB40 at Die Boer Theatre on February 6, celebrating the…

Visual artist Ni-shaat Nardien, from Mitchells Plain, embraces her Cape Malay heritage. Through her first exhibition Spices, Threads, and Memory, she explored the
intricate connections between food, family, and faith.

Exploring heritage through art: The 'Fra(u)gmented' exhibition at the Tutu Foundation

The 'Fra(u)gmented' exhibition is at the Tutu Foundation, which weaves together personal and political narratives through the lens of heritage and art.

Xivono Chabalala on stage

Xivono Chabalala sings in If You Want Perfection at Theatre on the Bay

Join Xivono Chabalala, a talented second-year student from Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy, as he captivates audiences with his rendition of 'If You Want Perfection'…

Indie games and immersive arts festival, Playtopia, returns to the Homecoming Centre in December for its fifth edition.

Playtopia returns to District Six this December

Playtopia, the indie games and immersive arts festival, returns District Six in December This year's theme, 'Arcadia', promises a magical experience with interactive art, world…

John Rwothomack on stage in Far Gone

Acclaimed theatre production makes its South African debut in Cape Town this November

The heart-wrenching journey of a young boy forced into the life of a child soldier in the acclaimed one-man show Far Gone, makes its South African debut this November at The…

DJ Stan Mars will host Cape Town's first Smooth Sip n Paint event

Smooth R&B Sip n Paint at the Waterfront

DJ Stan Mars will host Cape Town's inaugural Smooth R&B Sip and Paint at InuWell, V&A Waterfront, on Saturday, October 4. Enjoy a creative evening of painting, drinks, and live…

 The Philharmonia Choir of Cape Town are returning to City Hall with two iconic choral works Mozart’s celebratory Coronation Mass (Mass in C) and Haydn’s dramatic Nelson Mass.

Philharmonia Choir of Cape Town to perform Mozart and Haydn masterpieces

Join the Philharmonia Choir of Cape Town at City Hall for an unforgettable concert featuring Mozart’s Coronation Mass and Haydn’s Nelson Mass, conducted by the esteemed Daniel…

The 15th edition of World Belly Dance Day will take place on Saturday at the Wave Theatre.

World Belly Dance Day at Wave Theatre

All proceeds will support Rape Crisis.

The Luitingh Alexander Musical Theatre Academy (LAMTA) Class of 2024 toss their hats at their graduation ceremony at the LAMTA studios last Monday. Several of the graduates will be seen in the upcoming hit musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat produced by Pieter Toerien and LAMTA that opens at Theatre on The Bay next week. Booking is through Webtickets and the theatre box office on 021 438 3300.

Lamta students graduate

Several classmates prepare for new show at Theatre on The Bay.

Pupils from Jan van Riebeeck High School will be presenting their fun, abridged and adapted version of Macbeth at the upcoming Shakespeare Schools Festival on Friday May 23 at the Homecoming Centre in District Six.

Macbeth at Shakespeare Schools Fest

The Shakespeare Schools Festival will run from Tuesday May 6 to Saturday May 31, where 48 schools from across Cape Town, including one from Moscow, will be performing abridged…

Third year LAMTA student Scarlett Pay goes through her paces.

West End stars inspire local students in masterclass

Local performance students gain invaluable insights from West End stars Tim Walton and Tom Pearce during an inspiring masterclass at LAMTA.