South Africa’s premier orchestra under African skies.

The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra is South Africa’s foremost orchestra, an orchestra for all, performing in symphony concerts, community concerts, variety and schools concerts and accompanying opera, ballet and musicals.

Its vast education and development programme from grassroots to youth orchestras and conductors’ and composers’ competitions sets it apart as the leader in this country.

Duration: 90 minutes (No Interval)

The Maynardville Open-Air Festival is one of South Africa’s most cherished cultural traditions. In 2026, it celebrates 70 years of Shakespeare in the park with a bumper season of music, theatre, and dance under the stars.
The 2026 programme is themed In Full Swing — a vibrant journey through the style, rhythm, and sensuality of the golden eras of music. Whether for the rhythm, revelry, or summer magic, Maynardville 2026 will have you swingin’ from the chandelier! Read on to discover the full lineup.