Artscape Theatre Centre
theaterMajor performing arts centre in Cape Town housing an opera house (1,487 seats), a 540-seat theatre and a 140-seat arena; opened in 1971 and located on reclaimed Foreshore land in the Cape Town CBD.
Upcoming Events (17)
Morning Melodies
Morning Melodies at Baxter Theatre Centre offers accessible, affordable morning concerts for seniors in the Western Cape. Professionally presented in the UCT venue, this series pairs quality classical programming with a welcoming, intimate atmosphere.
Puss in Boots
KickstArt Theatre presents Puss in Boots, a lively family pantomime at Baxter Theatre Centre. Building on last year’s sold-out Jack and the Beanstalk run across Durban and Johannesburg, this playful production promises comic charm and magical adventures for kids and their grown-ups.
Here & Now: A Luther Vandross Tribute
A live concert experience celebrating the timeless music and legacy of Luther Vandross at the Artscape Theatre Centre. Expect powerful vocal performances, lush arrangements, and a soulful night of Vandross classics in Cape Town.
Innovative Poets Spoken Word: Lessons from My Father (Father’s Day Edition)
An evening of innovative spoken-word poetry at Artscape Theatre Centre in Cape Town, celebrating Father’s Day with 'Lessons from My Father'. Expect intimate verse, rhythmic performances, and provocative storytelling from leading poets as part of the Innovative Poets Spoken Word Festival.
The “PIRATES of PENZANCE”
Cape Town G&S presents a bold new staging of Gilbert and Sullivan’s swashbuckling comic opera, The Pirates of Penzance, at Artscape Theatre Centre. Expect lively melodies, witty patter, and sparkling period costumes in a rich, theatrical production.
Ithuna
Ithuna is a gripping drama at Baxter Theatre Centre (UCT) that promises a haunting, atmospheric night of storytelling. Expect intense performances, dark themes, and a compact stage experience that tightens the tension from start to finish.
MOTHER CITY FASHION EXPERIENCE ‘26
Cape Town's Mother City Fashion Experience '26 returns to Artscape Theatre Centre for a sustainability-forward fashion showcase, spotlighting local designers and innovative textiles on an urban runway in the Mother City.
My Children! My Africa
My Children! My Africa is Athol Fugard's poignant drama set in 1984 rural Eastern Cape, where a passionate teacher seeks to ignite a love of learning amid apartheid. This production at Artscape Theatre Centre invites you into a classroom where courage, friendship, and contested ideals shape young minds. A powerful, thought-provoking South African theatre experience.
Samthing Soweto – Good Morning Live
Samthing Soweto's Good Morning Live at Baxter Theatre Centre marks the official live launch of his album Touch Is a Move: Good Morning. A soulful Afro-pop concert in a refined theatre setting, delivering new tracks and fan favorites in an intimate live show.
Schalk Bezuidenhout - Hey Hey Divorcé
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.
13th South African International Ballet Competition
Experience Africa's largest ballet competition at Artscape Theatre Centre as the 13th South African International Ballet Competition brings world-class dancers to Cape Town, August 4–6, 2026. Expect dazzling performances and international talent in a premier performing-arts setting.
Sis’ters Vrouekonferensie (Radio Tygerberg)
Sis’ters Vrouekonferensie, hosted by Radio Tygerberg, returns on Women's Day at Artscape Theatre Centre in Cape Town. This Afrikaans-language conference features guest speakers under the theme 'Vryheid' (Freedom). A vibrant gathering celebrating women's voices with talks and insights in a landmark venue.
Hamlet
Shakespeare's Hamlet returns to the Artscape Theatre Centre in a bold new production by Abrahamse & Meyer, following acclaimed seasons across Europe. Expect a visually striking, language-rich interpretation of the tragedy with contemporary staging and intense performances.
UCT Ibuyambo Orchestra presents Fragments of Sarah
An interdisciplinary theatre performance by the UCT Ibuyambo Orchestra at Baxter Theatre Centre, Fragments of Sarah combines sound, movement and storytelling to reflect on the life and legacy of Sarah Baartman. This poignant piece blends music and theatre to explore memory, identity and history.
Boogie time, baby
Boogie Time, Baby brings a high-energy Motown-era musical to Artscape Theatre Centre, delivering soulful hits, disco grooves and iconic power ballads in a playful comedy format. Expect dazzling choreography, big-stage production and plenty of audience sing-alongs that celebrate classic rhythm-and-blues magic.
Roméo et Juliette
Cape Town Opera presents Charles Gounod's Roméo et Juliette at Artscape Theatre Centre. A towering tragedy of forbidden love and feuding families, featuring lush duets, vibrant sets, and a full-scale orchestra. Subtitled performance in French with English translation.
THE NUTCRACKER (2026)
Experience a classic ballet as The Nutcracker returns to Artscape Theatre Centre in Cape Town. This traditional performance follows Clara's Christmas Eve adventures with magical dancers, the Nutcracker prince, and the Land of Sweets in a lavish, family-friendly production.