VARIETY GALA
Ticket Cost
R100 - R200Start Date
Jun 06 2026Theatre
Opera HouseDuration
2h and 30min (inclusive of interval)
The 2026 variety gala is an integral part of the CPO’s makeup, offering performance opportunities to so many local artists. This year’s concert will be no different – Brandon Phillips will bring his special brand of charisma to the podium.
You can hear opera (Cape Town Opera), see dance (Cape Town City Ballet, Jazzart Dance Theatre,) acts by the Zip Zap Circus and Oleksii and Michele, and Tollie Parton. Singers and choirs include Tygerberg Children’s Choir, Anna Davel, Amara Voices, Moegammat Zayd Damon and Jimmy Nevis.
Duration: 2hrs; 30min interval
Kindly note Artscape provides wheelchair seating. You can book directly via this website but should you require assistance please call Artscape Dial-a-Seat on 021 421 76 95 who will assist with navigation and booking.
Important Notice: PAID PARKING FOR ARTSCAPE THEATRE
Secure parking is available for Artscape patrons at the Cape Town Civic Centre basement parking area. Access is via the Jan Smuts Street entrance at the times indicated below:
Operating hours
• Mondays to Fridays between 5 pm and 11 pm
• Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays during showtimes
Parking tariffs
Fee: R45.00
For more info, please contact dial-a-seat: 021 421 76 95
Parking is available at the Cape Town Civic Centre’s basement parking, Mondays to Fridays between 6pm and 11pm. Parking will be available on Saturdays and Sundays as well as public holidays, for matinee and evening performances. Access to the parking area is via Jan Smuts Street.
• No cash will be accepted/handled at the entry point;
• Payments can be made with Debit/Credit card;
• The parking fee is: R45.00;
• The gate to the parking will be closed 15 minutes after the starting time of a performance and opened after the performance;
• For security reasons, patrons will be required to inform the attendant which production they are attending, you may also provide proof of a reservation to a production or an event, or proof of invitation to a production or event, at the entry point;
• Patrons are to contact the emergency number (021) 400 2828 in the event of an emergency;
• For your safety a security guard will be stationed at the garage entry
Limited facilities for wheelchairs are available in the Opera House and Theatre in accordance with safety regulations. Wheelchair seats can be booked at the Artscape Box Office, at any Computicket outlet, or through the Computicket call centre. Please note that the Arena is not wheelchair friendly. Toilets for wheelchair-bound patrons aresituated in the Marble and Chandelier Foyers of the Opera House and on the lower level of the Theatre Foyer. Limited parking bays are available for bona fide Disabled Parking Disc Holders in the tunnel area opposite the Stage Door entrance, and in the staff parking area. A drop-off facility is available in the tunnel area for patrons who have difficulty walking. Prior arrangements in all regards should be made with the Theatre Manager.
WheelchairsDisabled Parking and Wheelchairs are available on site but should be pre-booked by contacting Artscape Dial-a-seat on 021 421 7695