Nathan Kalala: Are You Even Congolese?
Nathan Kalala brings Are You Even Congolese? to Ground Culture Cafe for a sharp, personal stand-up set. He riffs on identity and belonging with warmth and wit in an intimate café setting, blending cultural insight with bold humor.
Third Wheel Improv
Third Wheel Improv at The Masque Theatre promises spontaneous scenes, quick wit, and audience-driven ideas in an intimate indoor venue. Expect playful banter, twists, and a rollicking evening of live improv as the troupe creates scenes on the spot.
King Kandoro's State of the Nation | Cape Town
King Kandoro brings sharp political satire to Cape Town with 'State of the Nation' at the Homecoming Centre. A live stand-up show that dives into current affairs with wit and bold observations, delivering an entertaining evening of South African humor in an intimate indoor venue.
Kiff Comedy Nights
Kiff Comedy Nights delivers a lively stand-up show at the Atlantic Surf Collective. Expect a lineup of sharp local and touring comics delivering witty one-liners and crowd banter in a casual, nightlife-friendly setting—an entertaining evening for adults.
Afrisnaaks
Afrisnaaks brings authentic Afrikaans humour to Baxter Theatre Centre. This lively comedy night features local stand-up acts delivering sharp, relatable jokes about South African life. Expect a warm, intimate theatre atmosphere and a celebration of Afrikaans comedy at UCT's Baxter Theatre.
The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival
Cape Town's Jive Cape Town Funny Festival is South Africa's oldest and largest comedy festival, running since 1997 at the Baxter Theatre Centre. A multi-act celebration of stand-up and comedy across the venue, drawing local and international acts for a lively night of laughter.
27th Jive 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
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
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
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.