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Anna Ol and Jan Špunda of Dutch National Ballet

The Legacy of Dance Gala: Celebrating South African talent and heritage

Join South Africa’s leading dance companies and international ballet stars at The Legacy of Dance Gala, a celebration of dance heritage and contemporary talent at Artscape Opera…

Artscape concert celebrates Thandi Swaartbooi’s 40 years in the arts

Thandi Swaartbooi’s 40-year arts journey comes to Artscape

Join in celebrating Thandi Swaartbooi's remarkable 40-year journey in South African arts with a two-performance concert at Arena, showcasing her impactful contributions and the…

Greisell Lastre Casuso, 18, from Cuba

Young dancers compete at the South African International Ballet Competition in Cape Town

Join Cape Town as it welcomes 115 talented young ballet dancers from around the globe for the prestigious 13th South African International Ballet Competition, showcasing…

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,…

Bevan Timm as Major-General Stanley

Experience the magic of The Pirates of Penzance at Artscape Theatre

oin Gilbert and Sullivan's beloved comic opera, The Pirates of Penzance, at Artscape Theatre from July 4 to 12. Directed by Darryl J Spijkers, this lively production features…

Guests at the Artscape's 55th birthday event.

Join the festivities: Celebrating Artscape's 55th birthday

Join us as we celebrate the 55th birthday of Artscape, filled with vibrant performances, heartfelt speeches, and a rich history that brings the community together.

Kirstél Paterson as Calliope

Cape Town City Ballet presents Orpheus in the Underworld this winter

This winter, Cape Town City Ballet brings a comedic twist to the classic Greek myth with Orpheus in the Underworld, featuring stunning sets, live orchestral music, and a talented…

Ilse Carol performs in Gat, the award-winning dance-driven production by Garage Dance Ensemble, at the Castle of Good Hope as part of the Suidoosterfees 2026 at the weekend, April 30 until Sunday, May 3.

Cape Town's Suidoosterfees 2026: A celebration of arts and community

Visitors at a Bantry Bay penthouse were allegedly drugged and robbed during the Freedom Day weekend, prompting an urgent investigation by Sea Point police.

Sinalo Mtwana and Lenja Köbler practice a dramatic illusion.

Experience the magic: College of Magic students perform in 'Makin’ Magic

Join over 50 talented students and graduates from the College of Magic as they present 'Makin’ Magic', an enchanting family-friendly production at Artscape Theatre on June 6 and…

Akhona Mpoza in SboNdaba Dance's Bolero Revisited.

Experience Sbonakaliso Ndaba's Bolero: A dance journey at Artscape Theatre

Join acclaimed choreographer Sbonakaliso Ndaba as she presents her deeply personal interpretation of Bolero at Artscape Theatre, exploring themes of memory and resilience in…

Pictured at the back, from left, are Unmute Dance Theatre dancers Andile Vellum, from Langa, and Sasha Fourie, from Athlone. In front are Nadie McKenzie, from Belhar, and Emile Petersen, from Cape Town.

Experience a free lunch hour concert at Artscape with the Cape Cultural Collective

Join the Cape Cultural Collective and Unmute Dance Company for an inspiring free lunch hour concert at the Artscape Theatre Centre's Chandelier Foyer on April 7, featuring a…

Young musicians who performed on stage during last year’s Youth Jazz Series at Artscape in 2025

Calling all young musicians: Youth Jazz Series auditions now open in Cape Town

Young jazz musicians in the Western Cape have a unique opportunity to shine at the Artscape Theatre Centre's annual Youth Jazz Series. With auditions set for June 12 and 13,…

Pictured at the back, from left, are Unmute Dance Theatre dancers Andile Vellum, from Langa, and Sasha Fourie, from Athlone. In front are Nadie McKenzie, from Belhar, and Emile Petersen, from Cape Town.

Unmute Dance Theatre from Cape Town celebrates diversity on the world stage

Four differently abled dancers from Cape Town's Unmute Dance Theatre will showcase their talents at an international festival in Nuremberg, Germany, celebrating diversity and…

Ann Masina will star as Queen in Kingdom of Ubuntu

The Kingdom of Ubuntu: A cultural celebration at Artscape

Discover the magic of The Kingdom of Ubuntu, a semi-staged concert at Artscape, featuring a blend of Western orchestral music and indigenous African sounds. Created by acclaimed…

Isabella Blair plays Alice in Alice in Alice in Wonderland, playing at Artscape

Cape Town City Ballet adds a matinee performance of Alice in Wonderland

Don't miss the chance to see Cape Town City Ballet's enchanting production of Alice in Wonderland, now featuring an additional matinee performance on December 28. Join Alice on…

CATS the Musical team who were part of the first production in 2001 as well. From left are resident director and choreographer, Duane Alexander; company manager, Juanita van Wyk; co-presenter Gareth Hewitt-Williams; producer Ande Gibson and wig mistress Madelein Krugell.

Creatives reunite for upcoming production of CATS musical opening at Artscape

The 2025 opening of CATS the Musical will be at Artscape on December 10, featuring a talented local cast and a creative team reuniting after the original South African production…

South African band Freshlyground will join forces with Zip Zap Circus for a show featuring acrobatics, choreography, and music at Artscape.

Zip Zap Circus and Freshlyground share the stage at Artscape

Join Zip Zap Circus and Freshlyground for a live show, "Take Me Home," at the Artscape Opera House from November 14 to November 16. This unique production blends live music with…

Comedian Wayne McKay will stage his show, 'AfriSnaaks', at Artscape.

Wayne McKay's AfriSnaaks returns to Artscape with a new character

Join comedian Wayne McKay as he celebrates Women’s Month with his acclaimed show AfriSnaaks, introducing the bold new character Wymoenah Khan at the Artscape Innovation Lounge

Contributors to the 2025 Artscape Women's Humanity Festival, which was launched at the Artscape Theatre Centre, in Cape Town, on Thursday, July 10 and concludes on August 31. 
In front, from left, are theatre chief executive officer Marlene Le Roux, Police Oversight and Community Safety MEC Anroux Marais, Bush Radio managing director Brenda Leonard and performer and producer Manongi Thusi.

Women will prevail at the Artscape's Women's Humanity Festival

Women’s challenges and success stories will be shared during the 2025 Artscape Women’s Humanity Festival.

Grammy-winning flautist Rakesh Chaurasia

World Premiere of Symphony of Bansuri set for Artscape

Join Grammy Award-winning flautist Rakesh Chaurasia for the world premiere of Symphony of Bansuri at the Artscape Opera House on 2 August, where traditional Indian music meets…