4 upcoming comedy events
27th Jive Cape Town Funny Festival
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
Cape Town Funny Festival
Join the 27th JIVE Cape Town Funny Festival for a laughter-filled day in Cape Town, featuring top local comedians and a music-forward lineup. The festival at Cape Town Funny Festival delivers sharp wit, dynamic performances, and a vibrant showcase of Cape Town's comedy scene.
Cape Town Funny Festival
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
Cape Town Funny Festival
Cape Town's Cape Town Funny Festival brings top South African comedians and international variety acts to a month-long program running 28 May–21 June 2026 at a central venue in Cape Town. Tickets are on sale now for evenings of stand-up and variety comedy.
JIVE FUNNY CHAMPIONSHIP 2026
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
Cape Town Funny Festival
The Jive Funny Championship 2026 is a comedy competition staged during the Cape Town Funny Festival, aiming to crown South Africa’s next stand-up star. Expect high-energy sets from local comics as the festival scene in Cape Town showcases vibrant humor and community.
Schalk Bezuidenhout - Hey Hey Divorcé
Tue, 28 Jul 2026
Artscape Theatre Centre
Schalk Bezuidenhout brings his sharp, observational humor to the Baxter Theatre Centre with a live stand-up set about his divorce. Expect candid stories, witty riffs on relationships, and audience-friendly punchlines in this engaging South African comedy night.