Upcoming Events
A celebration of South African Art Song
(Ends 26 August 2025)
More infoOpera UCT joins forces with the vocal division of Stellenbosch University for their fifth annual collaboration.
Morning Melodies - Liv Die (blues / Jazz)
(Ends 27 August 2025)
More infoMorning Melodies is a programme that focuses on presenting professional and affordable morning concerts to the senior citizens of the Western Cape.
UCTSO Symphony Concert
(Ends 2 September 2025)
More infoUnder the baton of Brandon Phillips, the UCT Symphony Orchestra presents a dynamic and diverse programme to close their 2025 season.
Celebrating a decade of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program with the International Office at UCT
(Ends 10 September 2025)
More infoCelebrating a decade of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, the International Office and College of Music at UCT offers a rich tribute to educating leaders, cultural heritage and South Africa’s dynamic musical landscape.
Homegrown - Student Showcase of South African Music
(Ends 16 September 2025)
More infoThis student showcase concert features a selection of Classical performance and composition students of the South African College of Music (SACM), as well as works by South African composers.
Morning Melodies - Operatunity
(Ends 17 September 2025)
More infoMorning Melodies is a programme that focuses on presenting professional and affordable morning concerts to the senior citizens of the Western Cape.
The 4th Neues Lied Competition for Art Song Duos
(Ends 19 September 2025)
More infoThe Neues Lied Competition for Art Song Duos was established in 2022. This year marks the fourth instalment of the competition, which again invites young singers and pianists from...
CTCS presents Junnan Sun and Friends
(Ends 20 September 2025)
More infoThe Cape Town Concert Series 2025 celebrates 70 years of music making with the return of clarinettist Junnan Sun who will present a chamber recital with friends Johanna Roos on violin, and Jose Dias on piano.
UCT Jazz Festival
(Ends 23 September 2025)
More infoThe annual UCT Jazz Festival, arranged by South African College of Music Jazz staff, features performances by the UCT Big Band and guests, a jazz vocal showcase, a jazz composers' showcase and selected Jazz ensembles...
18th Annual Schock Foundation Prize for Chamber Music
(Ends 30 September 2025)
More infoThis concert marks the final round of the 18th annual Schock Foundation Chamber Music Competition.
UCT Symphonic Wind Ensemble
(Ends 7 October 2025)
More infoThe UCT Symphonic Wind Ensemble, comprising of about forty-five under- and post-graduate students perform their second concert of 2025, conducted by Brandon Phillips, Head of Woodwind and Ensembles at UCT...
African Music
(Ends 17 October 2025)
More infoAn exploration of contemporary African music with emphasis on neo-traditional and fusion styles of urban Africa – a new, original blend of Maskande, Marabente and African Jazz performed by members of the UCT Ibuyambo Orchestra.
Die Fledermaus
(Ends 26 October 2025)
More infoRaise a glass and escape into a world of glamour, intrigue, and sparkling music as Opera UCT presents Johann Strauss II’s effervescent operetta Die Fledermaus. With mistaken identities, masked revenge, and a whirlwind of...
24th Schock Foundation Prize for Singing
(Ends 28 October 2025)
More infoNow in its 24th year, the Schock Foundation Voice Competition celebrates the vocal talents of full-time students at UCT...
Morning Melodies - Viviamo Per L'Arte - Beautiful Music from the Enchanted Realm
(Ends 29 October 2025)
More infoMorning Melodies is a programme that focuses on presenting professional and affordable morning concerts to the senior citizens of the Western Cape.
Laura Searle Prize for Piano Concerto Playing
(Ends 31 October 2025)
More infoNow in its 22nd year, the Laura Searle Prize for Piano Concerto Playing showcases outstanding pianists from the South African College of Music...
Morning Melodies - Mzansi tenors (10 tenors)
(Ends 19 November 2025)
More infoMorning Melodies is a programme that focuses on presenting professional and affordable morning concerts to the senior citizens of the Western Cape.
Morning Melodies - Aviva Pelham
(Ends 17 December 2025)
More infoMorning Melodies is a programme that focuses on presenting professional and affordable morning concerts to the senior citizens of the Western Cape.