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Cupcake’s big SONA speech is around the corner. For those who want a comedic dose of reality, check out Dan Corder’s Real State Of The Nation at the Homecoming Centre on Friday night.
Jazz enthusiasts are in for a surprise on Sunday. Make your way over to BlackBrick Gardens Hotel for an intimate Selective Live session.
Indie-folk singer Ryan Harris will also be in Cape Town this weekend at the Brass Bell. And for my queer folks, the LEGACY Love Pride Ball returns to the Old Biscuit Mill.
There you have it! There’s comedy, music, ballroom, flash performances, and more music.
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Dan Corder Presents: The Real State Of The Nation
- Friday, 6 February - Saturday, 7 February, 8pm
- Venue: Homecoming Centre, Buitenkant Street, District Six
- Cost: R200 - R300, bookings via Web Tickets
Before President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers his State of the Nation address on February 12, social commentator Dan Corder will present the real SONA. Framed as a comedic take, you know Corder doesn’t hold back. It’ll be interesting to hear his thoughts on the current socio-economic climate.
Comedy Friday!!!
- Friday, 6 February, 7pm - 9pm
- Venue: Sgt.Pepper, 194 Long St
- Cost: From R60, bookings via Quicket
Hosted by Justin James, Comedy Friday at Sgt. Pepper is not for the easily offended. Nothing is off-limits. Unfiltered jokes. Bold takes. Unapologetic humour.
Selective Live rooftop Live Music experience with Madame Freak
- Sunday, 8 February, 3pm - 10pm
- Venue: Rooftop of BlackBrick Gardens Hotel, 2 Roodehek Street, Gardens
- Cost: From R100, bookings via Quicket
Elevated, intimate, and effortlessly soulful, Selective Live returns as your go-to Sunday experience where music, culture, and sunset summers meet.
ATLANTIC SEABOARD
Silo Concerts 2026 Featuring Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra
- Friday, 6 February, 7pm - 8pm
- Venue: V&A Waterfront’s Silo District
- Cost: Free
For over a hundred years, the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra (CPO) has been at the heart of South Africa’s orchestral music. This summer, catch their world-class performances as part of the free Silo Concerts series.
Play.co.za Cape Town 10s
- Friday, 6 February and Saturday, 7 February, 7am - 11pm
- Venue: Green Point Common Fields, 1 Fritz Sonnenberg Rd
- Cost: From R125, bookings via Quicket
They say a family that plays sports together stays together. Whether you believe that or not, you should bring the little ones to Play.co.za Cape Town 10s. Three music stages. Seven types of sport. Food tents. Dance parties. What’s there not to like?
DTBS 2026
- Saturday, 7 February, 6am - 10am
- Venue: Cape Town (DHL) Stadium, Green Point
- Cost: From R80, bookings via Quicket
DTBS Flashes is a high-energy day of spirit and spectacle. Representing the north, Stellenberg, Bellville, DF Akademie, and Tygerberg High will bring their A-game in flash performances.
SOUTHERN SUBURBS
Ryan Harris live at the Brass Bell
- Saturday, 7 February, 6pm
- Venue: Brass Bell, Main Road, Kalk Bay
- Cost: R495, bookings via Web Tickets
Canadian indie-folk artist Ryan Harris heads to Cape Town this summer for an intimate live show at the Brass Bell. In five years, the songwriter has surpassed 100 million streams and sold out headline tours across Canada and Europe.
Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts - Msaki & The ALTBLK>>Africa Collective
- Sunday, 8 February, 5:15pm
- Venue: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Kirstenbosch
- Cost: R255 - R360, bookings via Web Tickets
Singer-songwriter Msaki is having her moment. This time, she teams up with The ALT BLK Collective for a boundary-breaking performance at Kirstenbosch.
CAPE FLATS
From Halala to Halal 2
- Saturday, 7 February, 6pm - 10pm
- Venue: Protea Hotel Cape Town Mowbray, Liesbeek Avenue, Off Liesbeek Pkwy, Observatory
- Cost: From R250, bookings via Quicket
From Halala to Halal is a laugh-out-loud comedy show with plenty of heart. Immanuel Makuse brings his personal revert story to the stage, sharing real-life moments with sharp humor and refreshing honesty.
LEGACY Love Pride Ball
- Saturday, 7 February, 9pm - 2am
- Venue: Hearty / The Old Biscuit Mill, 375 Albert Rd, Woodstock
- Cost: From R80, bookings via Quicket
Cape Town’s iconic ballroom celebration is back! Celebrate the power of community, expression, and chosen family. Walk, vogue, cheer, dance.
NORTHERN SUBURBS
Paint Pouring Workshops - 2026
- Saturday, 7 February, 11am - noon
- Venue: The Paint Pouring People, 4 Coucou St, Chantecler, Durbanville
- Cost: From free, bookings via Quicket
Acrylic paint pouring has proven quite popular. Known for its incredible, mesmerizing process and stunning results, the technique is a fun, easy form of artistic expression.
SUNRISE SOULFUL FOREST STROLL - Majik Forest
- Saturday 7 February, 7:30am - 9:30am
- Venue: Majik Forest (Park Entrance on the Shopping Centre Side), Van Riebeeckshof Rd, Van Riebeeckshof
- Cost: From R220, bookings via Quicket
Immerse yourself in a guided walk for two hours. Feel the textures of the trees, soak in the surroundings, and allow curated music to enhance your journey.
Time Out Tip: The session will run with a minimum of 10 participants and capped at 30, ensuring an intimate experience. Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment.
WEST COAST
Power Series Round 1
- Saturday, 7 February, 8am - 6pm
- Venue: Killarney International Raceway, 6 Potsdam Road, Table View
- Cost: R10 - R850, bookings via Web Tickets
The Power Series returns to Killarney International Raceway for an explosive Round 1. Expect wall-to-wall racing action as the Mother City’s top drivers hit the track across multiple categories.
CAPE WINELANDS
The Cape Wine Auction Celebrated with Nederburg
- Saturday, 7 February, 10am
- Venue: Nederburg, Paarl
- Cost: R365 - R3150, bookings via Web Tickets
Explain to me why tickets to a wine auction are going for a few grand? Yes, I know it’s world-class wines up for grabs. But the mind baffles. Calm down, it’s fermented grapes and water. All due respect to our esteemed winemakers. I take my hat off to you.
Vensters 2026
- Saturday, 7 February, noon
- Venue: Coetzenburg Rugby Fields, Stellenbosch
- Cost: R70 - R150, bookings via Web Tickets
Stellies transforms into a vibrant festival complete with carnival-themed performances, food, and craft vendors. Enjoy a family-friendly celebration of dreams, creativity, community, and student talent.
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