Rainbow Restaurant & Jazz Club
Durban
In Pinetown, 15km west of the centre, this was the first place in Natal to cater to blacks in a so-called ‘white area’ in the 1980s. With a reputation as…
Must-see entertainment in Southern Africa
Malawi
Blantyre’s main sports venue is the Kamuzu Stadium, off Makata Rd between the city centre and Limbe. This is also Malawi’s national stadium; international…
Gauteng
Aptly named as it sits within spitting distance of the railway tracks, Trackside holds an independent beatmaking and live-music night on the last Thursday…
Durban
One of Durban’s more interesting, if unreliable, arty haunts, this venue features semiregular jazz performances – check what’s on before heading down…
Port Elizabeth
Built for the 2010 football (soccer) World Cup, this futuristic stadium in the rundown North End area hosts sports matches and concerts. Call or email to…
Cape Town
Seven foot tall in her high heels, the platinum blonde drag queen Cathy Specific greets you at this cabaret and theatre venue where your tickets gets you…
Cape Town
Proving a hit with one and all in the heart of De Waterkant is this slick music revue bar and restaurant with a nightly line-up of different performers…
Cape Town
Live acoustic rock is a firm feature of Friday nights at this pub, and there's often live music and other events such as comedy slots, open mic and cinema…
Lilongwe
This simple wooden-shack affair is a fave among local expats, with pool table, volleyball court, darts, barbecued food, global sports on the huge TV and…
Cape Town
This cosy venue, which also serves food and drinks, usually has live music on Wednesday (free) and weekends (cover charge R170 to R190; bookings necessary…
Lilongwe
In a converted warehouse off Paul Kagame Rd, Umunthu puts on regular live music, films, club nights and more, showcasing the best of Malawian talent. A…
Cape Town
This National Lottery–funded project works with youngsters on a variety of performance and theatre projects. Some of their shows have won awards at…
KwaZulu-Natal Philharmonic Orchestra
Durban
The orchestra has an interesting spring concert program with regular performances in City Hall. Check the calendar and events listings on the website.
Cape Town
This company, a lean troupe of 24 dancers, can trace its history back to 1934. They usually perform at Artscape, the Baxter Theatre and, in summer, at…
Durban
Opposite City Hall, Durban’s central theatre is a stunning venue. The Zulu mosaics and beadwork in the foyer are alone worth seeing, as are the dance,…
Pretoria
This large theatre complex in the heart of central Pretoria hosts opera, jazz, comedy, ballet and theatre in its five theatres: the Arena, Studio, Opera,…
Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra
Johannesburg
The city’s orchestra stages a regular circuit of concerts at venues such as Wits University and City Hall. Call or check its website for the latest…
Cape Town
This hallowed ground of South African rugby is home to the Stormers (www.thestormers.com). Provincial, international and Super Rugby matches are played…
Cape Town
These jazz gigs are staged at venues around town, including Langa township's Guga S'Thebe Arts & Cultural Centre.
Cape Town
One of South Africa’s oldest contemporary dance companies. Puts on performances and holds classes at Artscape.
Durban
This is a not-for-profit venture that brings new artistic works to the stage. Boatman's Rd runs parallel to Margaret Mncadi Ave (Victoria Embankment).
Pretoria
There are two cinemas here: Ster-Kinekor shows regular blockbusters, while Cinema Nouveau specialises in arty films.
Durban
Weekends see this unassuming restaurant liven up with performances from local rock, jazz and blues bands. There's another venue at Wilson's Wharf.
Cape Town
On Thursday nights you can catch live jazz sets in this plush cocktail lounge. On other nights DJs play for an up-for-it crowd of party seekers.
Johannesburg
Has the widest distribution of multiplexes, with screens in the Fourways, Westgate, Eastgate, Sandton and Rosebank malls.
Gauteng
Home for the Orlando Pirates and worth a visit, especially when they play against their sworn enemy, the Kaizer Chiefs.
Stellenbosch
Open-air performances of theatre, music and dance are held here from November to March.
Durban
With 60,000 seats, ABSA Stadium is currently home to the Natal Sharks rugby team.
Cape Town
On Mondays, from as early as August to as late as April, the Grand Daddy Hotel’s rooftop trailer park of Airstream caravans is the venue for this al…
Cape Town
Racing runs year-round here, but the main event to put down in your diary is the glitzy Sun Met (formerly the J&B Met) in January. It's South Africa’s…
Cape Town
One of the two big cinema chains in South Africa. Their venues include Cinema Nouveau in Victoria Wharf at the V&A Waterfront and the screens at Cavendish…
Cape Town
At this eternally popular tourist venue the three resident bands each play a couple of gigs a week featuring marimba and other swinging African sounds…
Lilongwe
Football matches are played here on Sunday. Look out for posters, or ask local fans for information. It's likely to be superseded by the new Bingu Stadium…
Durban
The glitzy, art deco–style casino is popular with locals and features slot machines, cinemas and some well-attended restaurants. The beach in front of the…
Cape Town
It's mainly used for football matches, although from January to February a contest between the various Cape Minstrel groups is also held here, as part of…
Lilongwe
Football matches are played here. Look out for posters, or ask local fans for information. It's likely to be superseded by the new Bingu Stadium, but…
Johannesburg
An offshoot of the Market Theatre, aspiring actors and theatre practitioners train here. It acts as a showcase for community talent and occasionally…
Johannesburg
Anyone who is (or used to be) someone in the South African performing arts has had a show here. The theatre, which is part of the Montecasino complex,…
Cape Town
This 75-seater venue is the pick of the three stages that can be found at the University of Cape Town’s drama department. Read the reviews before going to…
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