Stellenbosch
Open-air performances of theatre, music and dance are held here from November to March.
Must-see entertainment in Southern Africa
Durban
With 60,000 seats, ABSA Stadium is currently home to the Natal Sharks rugby team.
Cape Town
On Mondays, from as early as August to as late as April, the Grand Daddy Hotel’s rooftop trailer park of Airstream caravans is the venue for this al…
Cape Town
Racing runs year-round here, but the main event to put down in your diary is the glitzy Sun Met (formerly the J&B Met) in January. It's South Africa’s…
Cape Town
One of the two big cinema chains in South Africa. Their venues include Cinema Nouveau in Victoria Wharf at the V&A Waterfront and the screens at Cavendish…
Cape Town
At this eternally popular tourist venue the three resident bands each play a couple of gigs a week featuring marimba and other swinging African sounds…
Lilongwe
Football matches are played here on Sunday. Look out for posters, or ask local fans for information. It's likely to be superseded by the new Bingu Stadium…
Durban
The glitzy, art deco–style casino is popular with locals and features slot machines, cinemas and some well-attended restaurants. The beach in front of the…
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…
Lilongwe
Football matches are played here. Look out for posters, or ask local fans for information. It's likely to be superseded by the new Bingu Stadium, but…
Johannesburg
An offshoot of the Market Theatre, aspiring actors and theatre practitioners train here. It acts as a showcase for community talent and occasionally…
Johannesburg
Anyone who is (or used to be) someone in the South African performing arts has had a show here. The theatre, which is part of the Montecasino complex,…
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…
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,…
Durban
The University of KwaZulu-Natal has contemporary-music, classical and jazz performances during university terms. Performers vary from township jazz…
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…
Windhoek
Located south of the National Art Gallery, the national theatre stages infrequent theatrical performances; for information see the Namibian newspaper.
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…
Malawi
In the basement of the Chichiri Shopping Mall, underneath Game supermarket, this cinema shows Hollywood films.
Port Elizabeth
The oldest theatre in both Africa and the southern hemisphere, the PE Opera House hosts a wide range of performances, including plays, poetry, concerts…
Port Elizabeth
Home of Eastern Province Cricket, it's famous for its band-playing supporters who turn one-day internationals into tub-thumping affairs.
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.
Johannesburg
This leading theatre hosts mainstream local and international acts. Shows range from musicals to open mic comedy.
Port Elizabeth
This cultural centre in a renovated Victorian building hosts plays, performances and live music including jazz.
Lusaka
From time to time local performers put on a good show; check its Facebook page to see what's playing.
Windhoek
The conservatorium in this college occasionally holds classical concerts.
Gaborone
The National Stadium plays host to football matches between teams in the countrywide Super League as well as the occasional international game. Matches…
Harare
Zimbabwe's largest sports arena, the National Stadium holds 60,000 people and is used primarily for soccer games, and occasionally for rugby and athletics…
Windhoek
Off Robert Mugabe Ave, this place shows recent films and has half-price admission on Tuesday.
