Must-see entertainment in Cape Town

  • Athlone Stadium

    Cape Town

    It's mainly used for football matches, although from January to February a contest between the various Cape Minstrel groups is also held here, as part of…

  • Intimate Theatre

    Cape Town

    This 75-seater venue is the pick of the three stages that can be found at the University of Cape Town’s drama department. Read the reviews before going to…

  • Buyel' Embo Village

    Cape Town

    DJ events and live-music gigs are often held on weekends and holidays at this large complex in traditional African village style, with a number of bars,…

  • Auslese

    Cape Town

    Check the website for details of wine tasting and live music events held in this venue, which is run by the owners of the nearby fine-dining restaurant…

  • Shack

    Cape Town

    This long-running bar hosts live music from local acts as well as the DJ venue Mercury Live. With the area undergoing a lot of development, though, its…

  • Nu Metro

    Cape Town

    One of the two big mulitplex cinema operations found around town. The best night to go is Tuesday when tickets are half price.