Loyiso Gola live

17-18 jan


avalon Auditorium


Award winning comedian Loyiso Gola gives us a comedic take on the year that was (2024). Join him live at the Homecoming center - District Six Cape Town.

The Addams Family The Musical

from 14 Dec


STAR THEATRE


MotherCity Theatre Productions is proud to present the professional South African premiere of THE ADDAMS FAMILY musical, a comic feast, with appeal for children and adults alike.

Whether you love the comic books, the movies, or the TV series, ‘Wednesday’ – you’re in for a theatrical treat! Featuring a talented cast of well-known South African actors, this spooky, wickedly-funny show is perfect for all ages! When the ‘princess of darkness’, Wednesday, falls in love with a ‘normal’ boy, Lucas, The Addams Family invites him and his parents for dinner, mayhem, dark humour and hilarity abound…
As Gomez says: ‘Living or dead, family is still family.' - so don’t miss your chance to hang out for a couple of hours with the weirdest family in town.

requiem for the impossible

13-15 feb


avalon auditorium


The world premiere of Requiem for the Impossible launches in February 2025 at the Homecoming Centre in Cape Town with a limited run of 4 performances. A story born out of love and a yearning for answers, Requiem for the Impossible is an unmissable interactive and musical experience performed on stage by musicians Lucy Kruger (SA) and Liú Mottes (NL). It is based on the true story of 3 South African working sailors who went missing at sea in 2015. The show is created by acclaimed Dutch and South African artists, breaking new ground where technology meets music.

Requiem for the Impossible is co-created with its audience. Ticket holders are requested to download the Requiem mobile app before the show [download for Apple/Google] and asked to bring their phones to the performance

SHIRLEY VALENTINE

21-23 FEB 2025


AVALON AUDITORIUM


Trailblazing Shirley has been changing women's lives ever since the 42-year-old working-class Liverpudlian housewife first appeared, talking to the wall while making eggs and chips for dinner.

Wise, funny and always acerbic, she started her life full of passion and promise, but this spirit has been eroded by years of putdowns, a loveless marriage, domineering children and forced complacency. The closest she comes to a conversation is telling the kitchen wall, “It's a good job we're not having soup, or else I'd put me head in it and drown meself.”

When her flamboyant friend Jane wins a trip for two to Greece, Shirley uncharacteristically puts herself first and accepts Jane's invitation to join her in the land of olive trees, tavernas and sun-drenched beaches.  Joe will have to cook his own dinner.

Directed by JONATHAN WALKER-KANE (“Tell Me On A Sunday”) and starring MEGAN ARMSTRONG-DAVIES

speak the mind

01 MAR 2025


AVALON AUDITORIUM


Poetry is Back in the Mother City!

Join us for Speak The Mind 13 Poetry & Music Sessions on 1st March 2025 at the Homecoming Centre, Buitenkant Street Cape Town

Be part of an unforgettable evening where words converge with visual arts and music to ignite change, passion, and connection.

Immerse yourself in dialogues, spoken word, visual arts and music where creativity meets raw emotion. 

Get ready for a night that will move, inspire, and transform you.

Don’t miss the poetic magic!

pecha kucha night

06 MAR 2025


star theatre


PechaKucha 65: Time to Thrive

Are you ready for a night of inspiration, creativity, and connection? PechaKucha (or PK) is storytelling like you've never seen before. It’s fast-paced, engaging, and packed with ideas that will leave you thinking long after the event ends.

At PK65, we have 10 incredible speakers ready to share their stories, experiences, and ideas. Each speaker presents in the 20x20 format: 20 images, 20 seconds per image. That’s just 6 minutes and 40 seconds per talk! It’s quick, dynamic, and keeps you on the edge of your seat.

This event’s theme is Time to Thrive. You’ll hear how individuals are growing, thriving, and making an impact in their communities and beyond. Every story is unique, and every moment is worth your time.

the mad hatter’s tea party

22 March 2025


star theatre


 Alice walks through the looking glass and the Mad Hatter is having a Tea Party, the Red Queen wants everyone's heads while the pink Flamingoes are dancing for their lives! Follow us on this journey down the rabbit hole, where you can expect magical confusion about this wonderful and abstract adventure of Alice and her friends!

Not the average story of Alice's adventures in Wonderland!

A South Pole Studios Production; a Pole -, Aerial Arts and Dance Show with Amateur and Pro Performers.

sisfiso nene - because of success…

25 March 2025


star theatre


Multi award winning comedian Sifiso Nene has some few things to say on his new one man tour. The tour kicks off on Valentines day at Lyric Theatre & soon after that he makes his way to Cape Town on 28 March at Homecoming Centre. Tickets are available at Webtickets from R250.

candlelight:a tribute to coldplay strings

29 Mar


star theatre


Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Cape Town.

Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay on Strings at Star Theatre under the gentle glow of candlelight.

SKHUMBA HLOPHE

4-5 APRIL


star theatre


THE APPOINTMENT WITH SKHUMBA HLOPHE is the 6th One Man Special that Skhumba has been working on and will be touring from November 2024. This comes fresh off the heels of his 5th One Man Special “As I Was Saying”that was toured around the country from Sept 2022 until July 2023. The 1 Man show was received with great enthusiasm and attendance.

The show will have Skhumba talking about and making have of the uncomfortable subjects and social issues that people are afraid to discuss. No subject is off limits and with some sadness and tragedies that our country has suffered, there is a need to sit back, let loose, laugh and take people’s minds off everything.

No under 18

candlelight: best of bridgerton

3 Apr & 25 may


star theatre


Dearest Reader, Lady Whistledown has already given her verdict: the event of the season is here!

Join us for a magical live music performance with Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings in Cape Town. Surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight, listen to your favorite melodies from Shondaland's ‘Bridgerton’ series on Netflix, reimagined by a talented string ensemble. Ready to make amazing memories? Get your tickets today!

realising unbound possibilities

25 -29 May 2025


homecoming centre


 The Urban Action Festival by RISE Africa is an annual event offering a vibrant program focused on addressing real-life challenges and solutions for African cities. This festival is an opportunity to deepen engagement around African urban issues by breaking knowledge silos and championing a joyful, future-oriented, solutions-first worldview.

The 2025 festival will take place from 25 to 29 May 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, under the theme “REALISING UNBOUND POSSIBILITIES through policy, research, creativity & practice.” This theme invites business and industry leaders, local government officials, policymakers, innovators, entrepreneurs, creative practitioners, and change-makers to explore sustainable urban futures and the mechanisms needed to bridge ambitious dreams for African cities with actionable plans and solutions.

By fostering a solutions-first, whole-of-society perspective, RISE Africa weaves together policy, research, creativity, and practice to deliver a one-of-a-kind event experience.

Student Discount: Students are eligible for a 50% discount. To apply, email a photo of your student ID and a brief motivational paragraph to riseafrica@iclei.org.

A PLACE CALLED ngoma

3 oct 2025


star theatre


Ntsika is making a powerful return to live performance with his 2025 tour, Ntsika Presents: A Place Called Ngoma. This tour, born from an intensified connection with his Ancestors—the very guides who inspired his first, critically acclaimed solo album—promises to be an experience of profound healing. Since that album’s release, the conversations, dreams, and channeling have only deepened, leading Ntsika to yet another sacred collection of songs meant to uplift and renew the spirit. In A place called Ngoma, audiences will be immersed in music crafted not only to heal but also to reignite the covenant they hold with God, the Creator.
This divine connection, one that empowers and charges their sacred gifts in this world, will be woven through every song. Through unreleased songs from his forthcoming album and beloved pieces from his first, Ntsika will offer music that strengthens the soul and guides listeners toward inner power: to break generational setbacks, to live purposefully, to find peace in stillness, and to cherish life’s every moment. Every performance will be an invitation to journey through music toward wholeness, presence, and purpose, with Ntsika and his surprise special guest artists bringing soul-stirring magic to each unforgettable evening.