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The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival

About The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival

South Africa’s oldest and largest comedy festival, established in 1997 and still going strong. A showcase of top Cape Town and South African comics on stage with some of the world’s foremost variety acts. It’s a great corporate outing or charity fundraiser with generous discounts with group bookings.
Established as a celebration of free speech in a new democratic South Africa, The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival has stood the test of time. Now in its 27th year, The Festival is the largest comedy project in the country and showcases the artform of stand up comedy. Think variety acts who make it to the finals of Britain’s and America’s Got Talent on The Baxter stage, together with SA’s funny people, in a gala nightly performance. That’s The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival. It’s Cape Town’s Winter comedic celebration and a great night out. Age restriction: No Under 16’s (PG16) Master of Ceremony – Alan Committie – full festival
Matteo Fraziano – Italy – shadow artist and illusionist – full festival
Mike Woodhams – England – singing impersonator – finalist Britain’s Got Talent – full festival
Dani Airhead – Spain – A balloon artist with a difference! – full festival
Jason Goliath – South Africa
Robby Collins – South Africa
Winner of the Jive Funny Championships – full festival
More local artists to join the bill
Group discounts:
1 – 9 tickets – R250 (no discount)
10 – 29 tickets to the same performance – R225 each
30 – 49 tickets to the same performance – R215 each
50 – 149 tickets to the same performance – R200 each
Extra discounts for Tuesdays and Wednesdays 100 – 299 tickets – R170 each 300 – 650 tickets – R160 each
For discounted block bookings, charities, corporate bookings & fundraisers, please contact: Carmen Kearns Email: carmen.kearns@uct.ac.za or call 021 6857880 or Eddy Cassar Email: eddy@eddycassarpr.co.za or call 082 4503151 Sign up for The Baxter’s monthly newsletter for exclusive discounts and specials. Be the first to hear about all the up and coming productions, and benefit from early bird prices. Subscribe here

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The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival

Comedy, Theatre / Dancing / Performance
Thursday 28 May 2026
08:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Baxter Theatre Centre

Starts from

R190-R250

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