Must-see entertainment in Southern Africa

  • Buyel' Embo Village

    Cape Town

    DJ events and live-music gigs are often held on weekends and holidays at this large complex in traditional African village style, with a number of bars,…

  • Centre for Jazz

    Durban

    The University of KwaZulu-Natal has contemporary-music, classical and jazz performances during university terms. Performers vary from township jazz…

  • Auslese

    Cape Town

    Check the website for details of wine tasting and live music events held in this venue, which is run by the owners of the nearby fine-dining restaurant…

  • National Theatre of Namibia

    Windhoek

    Located south of the National Art Gallery, the national theatre stages infrequent theatrical performances; for information see the Namibian newspaper.

  • Shack

    Cape Town

    This long-running bar hosts live music from local acts as well as the DJ venue Mercury Live. With the area undergoing a lot of development, though, its…

  • M-Theatres

    Malawi

    In the basement of the Chichiri Shopping Mall, underneath Game supermarket, this cinema shows Hollywood films.

  • Port Elizabeth Opera House

    Port Elizabeth

    The oldest theatre in both Africa and the southern hemisphere, the PE Opera House hosts a wide range of performances, including plays, poetry, concerts…

  • St George’s Cricket Stadium

    Port Elizabeth

    Home of Eastern Province Cricket, it's famous for its band-playing supporters who turn one-day internationals into tub-thumping affairs.

  • Nu Metro

    Cape Town

    One of the two big mulitplex cinema operations found around town. The best night to go is Tuesday when tickets are half price.

  • Joburg Theatre Complex

    Johannesburg

    This leading theatre hosts mainstream local and international acts. Shows range from musicals to open mic comedy.

  • Athenæum

    Port Elizabeth

    This cultural centre in a renovated Victorian building hosts plays, performances and live music including jazz.

  • Lusaka Playhouse

    Lusaka

    From time to time local performers put on a good show; check its Facebook page to see what's playing.

  • SK Cinema

    Harare

    Screens the latest Hollywood films in 2D and 3D.

  • National Stadium

    Gaborone

    The National Stadium plays host to football matches between teams in the countrywide Super League as well as the occasional international game. Matches…

  • National Stadium

    Harare

    Zimbabwe's largest sports arena, the National Stadium holds 60,000 people and is used primarily for soccer games, and occasionally for rugby and athletics…

  • Ster Kinekor

    Windhoek

    Off Robert Mugabe Ave, this place shows recent films and has half-price admission on Tuesday.

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