Music and the Arts

Classical Music is performed at various venues. The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra performs at the Malan Theatre and City Hall. Kirstenbosch Twilight Concerts have performances on Sunday evenings in summer, while St Georges Cathedral Choir gives performances free of charge.You may also visit the Oude Libertas Centre in Stellenbosch. This open-air theatre hosts classical music performances during the summer months.

There are also many other live music venues across Cape Town, encompassing many styles including jazz and pop. One example of the live music on offer are the Appletiser Summer Sunset Concerts, which take place at Kirstenbosch on Sunday evenings.

Opera is performed at the Nico Malan Opera House on the Foreshore whilst ballet is performed at the Nico Malan Opera House and the Baxter Theatre.

Drama is lively with many locally written plays. The big musicals are staged at the Nico Malan Opera House, the Baxter Theatre, Dock Road Theatre, Theatre on the Bay and at Maynardville Open Air Theatre. Art exhibitions are situated at many venues.