What's On
Live Music
Gigs, jazz nights, acoustic sessions, and live performance picks.
Where to hear music in the city
Cape Town's live music scene moves between laid-back bars, proper venues, and open-air performances. This page highlights the nights that feel worth leaving home for, whether you want jazz, a band, an acoustic set, or something with a bit more energy.
Intimate sets
Smaller performances where the room, crowd, and music all work together for a more memorable night out.
Big-stage nights
Larger shows and event nights that bring more of the city together in one place.
Laid-back sessions
Early evening music, jazz, or acoustic performances that make for an easy midweek or weekend plan.
Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert
Sun, 7 Jun 2026 • 16:00 - 18:30
A classic Cape Town live music experience with lawn picnics, local acts, and sunset views.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Newlands