Art and Culture in Cape Town - South Africa

Cape Town is South Africa's city of poets and poetry. Home to artists and performers of every description, Cape Town is indeed the creative heart of South Africa.

With its modern galleries, open-air amphitheaters, concert halls and cinemas; Cape Town warmly receives those seeking to be inspired by her artistic wealth. Offering a wide range of diverse genres the creative minded will find Cape Town inspiring regardless of their field of interest.

You can enjoy an evening of world-class ballet or opera at the Nico Malan Theatre Complex, or listening to the best of South Africa's jazz artists performing live while basking on the sunny lawns of the Company Gardens.

Visit the South African National Gallery which hosts regular exhibitions ranging from contemporary African photography to globally-acclaimed artists. Every summer you can enjoy the Festivals of the Arts at leading winelands destinations, while the Cape's "Secret Season" - over the cozy mid-year winter months - offers many a day's entertainment.

Boasting a rich cultural history going back to the mid-17th century, Cape Town offers various museums and places of cultural interest to visit. Take a tour to one of the many townships, a ferry trip to Robben Island or wander through the District Six Museum. A sojourn around the Castle of Good Hope or the Cultural History Museum is also a must when you are visiting Cape Town.