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Cape Town

Blues, Jazz entertainment in Cape Town

  1. A

    West End

    Mainstream jazz and R’n’B is the name of the game here. One of the city’s top venues, it attracts a well-heeled clientele and top performers. There’s plenty of security, if you drive.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Dizzy’s Restaurant & Pub

    During the summer season there’s live music Wednesday through Sunday at this convivial British-style pub and restaurant specialising in seafood platters. Watch out for karaoke on Mondays, though.

    reviewed

  3. Hanover Street

    This classy club in the casino aims to ­re-create the jazz spirit of New Orleans (as if Cape Town’s wasn’t strong enough). DJs play most nights but top jazz acts also occasionally headline.

    reviewed

  4. C

    Manenberg's Jazz Café

    Swing to jazz and African jive at this famed jazz club that seems to have survived its move to the Waterfront. On Friday and Saturday it's free to see the bands playing the sundowner set from 17:00 to 19:00, but a cover charge kicks in later.

    reviewed

  5. Swingers

    While it’s ‘grab a granny’ most nights of the week, you’ll need to book ahead for a table at the renowned Monday-night jam sessions hosted by Alvin Dyers, leader of the house jazz band, at this legendary Cape Flats venue.

    reviewed