3 – 11 OCT 2026
With Heinrich Frans, Andrew Ford Trio Heinrich Frans is a Cape Town jazz vocalist known for his warm, soulful sound and collaborations with artists such as Jonathan Butler, Kirk Whalum, Oleta Adams and Diana Ross, and the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra. Join him and the Andrew Ford Trio for an evening of soul stirring jazzy sounds. […]
With Buddy Wells(saxophone), Ramon Alexander(piano), Adam Fredericks(bass guitar), Annemie Nel(drums) Following their performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek earlier this year, Alexander and Wells again join forces for fresh interpretations of Alexander’s compositions. Music from Alexander’s forthcoming album, scheduled for release in 2027, will also be on the programme. Bring your instrument along – […]
With Muneeb Hermans(trumpet), George Werner(piano), Peter Ndlala(bass guitar), Carlo Fabe(drums) This South African jazz quartet coombines local heritage with global styles, mixing jazz, afrobeat, funk, and rock. Their energetic performances attract jazz fans and anyone who enjoys lively rhythms and melodies. Bring your instrument along, each night ends with a lively jam session with the […]
Presented by__Hemel & See Jeanne vertel introduces book lovers to one of the most popular writer-poets in Afrikaans. Jeanne Goosen, portrayed by Winnie Rust Nel, will chat about her life, her loves, and her work, as if she is still right here with us. Afterwards, Nini Bennettwill talk to Petrovna Metelerkamp about the publication of […]
Presented by Penguin Random House Beloved celebrity chef Jenny Morris, affectionately known as the Giggling Gourmet, cooks from her seventh book, Greedy Girl. Written in Jenny’s signature style – sometimes sweet, sometimes spicy, always sassy – the recipes are flavoured with Greek, Moroccan, French and South African influences. Jenny will be chatting with her partner, […]
Jeremy Loops is widely regarded as one of the most dynamic performing artists in South Africa. In loops, this talented singer creates his own orchestra, with instruments including the harmonica, ukulele and guitar – all played by himself. With albums such as Trading Change, Critical as Waterand Heard You Got Love, he has built an […]
Presented by Protea Boekhuis, Human & Rousseau Louise Viljoenenters into conversation with two voices who continue to leave profound footprints in Afrikaans literature: Joan Hambidge and Johan Myburg. Amberkamer: Gedigte uit die 21ste eeuis a selection of Hambidge’s work compiled by Karen de Wet. Steierwerkis the latest collection from Myburg’s pen, following Narreskip (2022) and […]
Discover the charm and inspiration of the historic Johnman Gardens behind whitewashed walls in Herte Street. For decades water from the millstream that flows in a network of ‘leiwater’ channels has given life to the gardens. Admire the beautiful old trees, enjoy beds filled with cutting flowers, and experience the garden’s old-world character with Pietman […]
With Jacques De Villiers(piano, acoustics, voice), Stephen Kosterman(electric), Raziela Kosterman(violin), Lardo de Beer(drums), Stanley June (bass), Jacques Scorgie(engineer) As solar dust enters the Earth’s atmosphere, light is created in the friction. The Northern Lights is a natural phenomenon that pours an “otherworldly” experience over the viewer. There was a day when you entered this Earth’s […]
With Annien Shaw(violin), Matthew Campbell-Stead(violin), Azra Isaacs(viola), Babette Roosenschoon (cello) What would happen if the Juliet String Quartet curated a playlist drawn from their musical passions? Playlist offers just that. A carefully crafted selection of works the ensemble loves, has performed, is currently exploring, and music written especially for them. Together, these pieces form a […]
Strauss & Co is hosting a special preview celebrating the opening of the Jewellery Exhibition, presented alongside and in conversation with the Still Life art exhibition. 5 OCT 15:00Oude Leeskamer | Free
With Aurum Cantores(mixed choir),Winfried Lüdemann (conductor), Marina Erasmus(soprano),Theresa van der Merwe(piano),Van Wyk Venter (tenor),Emma Stiff(first violin), Vialli Mocke(second violin), Rudolf Smit(viola),Christiaan Naudé(cello) This performance promises lovers of choral music an exciting musical experience. Pieter van der Westhuizen’s “Loof, loof, loof die Here” exhibits intriguing melodic inspiration. Chris Lamprecht’s “Verbly jul in die Here” is an […]
