Cape City welcomes 2026 on a excessive be aware – January is peak summer time, and town comes alive with an unbeatable mixture of live shows, festivals, sport, tradition and out of doors experiences. From iconic occasions just like the Cape City Minstrels Avenue Parade and the King’s Plate to worldwide music excursions, open-air theatre and cricket at Newlands.
Cats, the Musical
2-11 January 2026 
Artscape Theatre, Cape City
Pieter Toerien and GWB Leisure in affiliation with Cape City Opera by association with The Actually Helpful Group presents CATS. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s world-famous musical Cats brings iconic songs, choreography and theatrical magic to the Artscape stage. Tickets from R180 on Webtickets.
WAV Competition by AfroNation
2 January 2026 Inexperienced Level Observe, Cape City
A competition R&B lovers can’t miss! Amapiano’s Kelvin Momo brings his deep, emotional sound to the competition, whereas Shekinah’s golden voice is ready to gentle up the stage. The lineup additionally consists of Mariah the Scientist, Wale, Langa Mavuso, and Kujenga. Cape City, prepare for a high-energy stadium showcase that includes the perfect in R&B. Discover ticket info right here.
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Milk & Cookies Competition
3 January 2026 Kenilworth Racecourse, Cape City
This multi-genre competition celebrates music, meals, and neighborhood. From amapiano to R&B, home to hip-hop, Milk and Cookies blends international sounds with native tradition for one unforgettable celebration. Vibrant phases, curated meals distributors, immersive artwork installations, and the type of power that turns a crowd right into a neighborhood – it’s a gathering the place tradition, connection, and creativity meet. For tickets go to Howler’s web site and for extra info go to the official web page right here.
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(@milkcookiesfest)BLANCHE – a luxurious daytime occasion
4 January 2026 The Terrace Rooftop, Salt River
Step into the New Yr with Blanche; an All-white out of doors celebration, curated by AfroFuture and PVO. This signature expertise blends stay music, an unmatched ambiance, and essentially the most vibrant crowd. Offered by Martell, set towards Cape City’s beautiful backdrop. Click on right here for ticket info.
Freshlyground Reunion Live performance
4, 11, 18 January 2026 Kirstenbosch Nationwide Botanical Backyard
Freshlyground reunites for a particular open-air live performance at Kirstenbosch, delivering feel-good hits in one among Cape City’s hottest out of doors venues. Discover extra info and ticket info.
Cape City Minstrels Avenue Parade
5 January 2026 Somerset Street & Fan Stroll, Inexperienced Level
The enduring Cape City Minstrel Carnival returns to the Mom Metropolis on 5 January 2026. The annual occasion fills the streets with color, music and custom, persevering with into DHL Stadium for the Kaapse Klopse Choral Competitors. Faucet right here for the newest occasion info.
St Tropez presents: Uncle Waffles – The last word day time escape
5 January 2026 Cabo Seaside Membership, Cape City
Activate the glitz and glamour at this epic Cabo Seaside expertise. Headlined by international sensation Uncle Waffles, count on nothing lower than an unforgettable day of pulsating beats, high-energy performances, and pure sophistication. The occasion guarantees world-class native DJs spinning infectious sounds that hold the power flowing from midday till sundown. Get your tickets now.
MI Cape City vs Joburg Tremendous Kings
6 January 2026 Newlands Cricket Grounds
Catch SA20 cricket motion as MI Cape City face the Joburg Tremendous Kings on the historic Newlands Cricket Floor. For ticket data, electronic mail data@ticketpro.co.za or go to the web site right here.
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Cape City Jazzathon
September 11 January 2026 Amphitheatre, V&A Waterfront, Cape City
Celebrating its twenty ninth anniversary this 12 months, the Cape City Jazzathon is South Africa’s longest-running music competition. Sometimes called “The Individuals’s Competition,” the occasion will characteristic performances day by day, from 12.30pm to 8pm. Take pleasure in a wealthy number of kinds together with Afro Jazz, Cape Jazz, Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Neo Soul, and Straight Forward packed into three days of continuous leisure… and its free!!! Be taught extra.
L’Ormarins King’s Plate
10 January 2026 Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse
The Operating of the one hundred and sixty fifth King’s Plate – the L’Ormarins King’s Plate is one among South Africa’s most prestigious horse racing occasions, combining elite racing, excessive vogue and a vibrant ambiance. The King’s Plate is a completely blue and white affair the place visitors can take pleasure in a number of the nation’s finest racing, wine, meals, vintage automobile shows and famend after celebration within the peak of Cape City’s summer time. Tickets begin from R600. For extra info go to right here.
Maynardville Open-Air Competition
From 13 January 2026 Maynardville Park, Wynberg
Cape City’s premier open-air theatre expertise returns, that includes stay performances in a magical forest setting. Opening on 13 January, the Shades of Blue Chamber Live performance will characteristic music from composers influenced by the rhythms and harmonies of jazz. Subsequent up is Jazz within the Park (14 to fifteen Jan), a brand new two-day celebration that includes native jazz legends from Cape City’s wealthy jazz custom. From 16 to 17 January, one other crowd-favourite Cape City Philharmonic Orchestra returns with a stirring classical programme. See the total competition programme.
Calum Scott – The Avenoir Tour
14 January 2026 Kirstenbosch Nationwide Botanical Backyard
Worldwide singer-songwriter Calum Scott performs stay at Kirstenbosch as a part of his international Avenoir Tour. Gates open at 6pm. Live performance begins 7pm. For extra info, go to Huge Live performance’s web site.
Sheer Metropolis Competition
17-18 January 2026 Harrington Avenue Precinct
Sheer Metropolis is launching its inaugural two-day inner-city competition bringing collectively Cape City’s most influential underground nightlife crews with worldwide acts like Horse Meat Disco, Tama Sumo & Lakuti, Make A Dance, Freudenthal, and extra. It’s a multi-venue, walkable block celebration throughout Harrington Avenue and the Metropolis Bowl fringe, a celebration of Cape City’s inventive pulse, queer tradition, music, vogue, efficiency, and neighborhood. Count on six venues, over twenty artists, a full weekend immersion within the metropolis’s subsequent cultural second.
Sheer Drop at Texas – 2pm to 10pm
Sheer Delight at The Electrical – 5pm to 2am
Sheer Disco at Harringtons – 6pm to 4am
Sheer D.O.G at Zer021 Social – 8pm to 4am
Sheer Meeting at District – 8pm to 4am
Sheer Dive at Surfa Rosa – 9pm to 4am
Tickets out there from Airdosh
Sundaze at Durbanville Hills
25 January 2026 Durbanville Hills Vineyard
Lengthy, lazy afternoons, cool beats and Cape City’s most iconic views. Summer time at Durbanville Hills is tremendous chilled, and with it, the favored cellar’s much-loved Sundaze Summer time Sequence. DJ Stefanos might be spinning tracks from 2pm to 6pm when you take pleasure in crisp wines, cocktails, craft beer, wine slushies, and a mouth-watering choice of eats from the Olive Grove Bistro. Set towards panoramic vistas of Desk Bay and Desk Mountain, Sundaze is the proper technique to vibe with family and friends. Tickets value R100pp and out there through Webtickets.
Shxtsngigs: Daddy’s Residence – South Africa Tour
27 January 2026 Grand Enviornment, GrandWest, Cape City
The viral podcast duo James and Fuhad deliver their Daddy’s Residence stay present to Cape City, mixing comedy, tradition and crowd interplay. Whether or not you’re a die-hard Cult Child or simply discovering the podcast that’s racked up hundreds of thousands of streams and laughs worldwide, this stay expertise is your probability to see the boys like by no means earlier than – stay, loud, and uncut. Tickets from R440 through Ticketmaster.
DHL Stormers vs Vodacom Blue Bulls
27 January 2026 DHL Stadium, Cape City
Prepare for a serious rugby showdown because the DHL Stormers face the Vodacom Blue Bulls in one of many season’s most anticipated fixtures. Cape City is ready to deliver the gees – get your tickets in the present day on the Stormer’s web site.
World Sports activities Betting Cape City Met
31 January 2026 Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse
Put together for the grand return of the World Sports activities Betting Cape City Met, the place the fun of elite horse racing converges with a multisensory celebration not like some other. The 2026 theme Symphony of Type combines vogue, music, and immersive moments. E book your tickets through Computicket.
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