Cape Town - It’s the weekend!!! Yes, we are as thrilled as you are that Friday is finally here after a very long week!
And whether you want to party like a rock star or just chill with a glass of wine and listen to some tunes, there’s something for everyone happening this weekend.
Check out our weekend gig guide here:
CAPE TOWN
Friday:
Jesse Jordan Band will be rocking Bertie’s Mooring in Gordon’s Bay tonight. Click here for more info.
Venue: Bertie’s Mooring, Harbour Island, Gordon’s Bay.
Time: 21:00
Tickets: Free entrance
Bittereinder is launching their new album, Skerm tonight, at Mercury Live. They will be joined by their good friends The Kiffness, Hello Beautiful and HemelBesem to bring you one quality evening. Click here for more info.
Venue: Mercury Live, Cape Town.
Time: 20:00
Tickets: R60 at the door.
The UK’s noise-pop super-heroes, Johnny Foreigner make their triumphant return to South Africa on their "Trip Over Timezones" tour tonight at Assembly. They will be joined by The Dollfins, Sakawa Boys, Sassquatch and more. Click here for more info.
Venue: The Assembly, Cape Town.
Time: 21:00
Tickets: R60 at the door or R50 presale.
Saturday:
If you’re keen for an organic music concert featuring a variety of creative artists, then the Wasgoedlyn Skouspel is for you. Come and enjoy something different with artists Ryno Velvet, Willim Welsyn, Churchil Naude, Frazer Barry (Tribal Echo) and Riku Lätti. Click here for more info.
Venue: Klein Libertas Theatre, Stellenbosch.
Time: 19:00
Tickets: R60. Book at 021 883 8164.
Cape town based pop group, The Taros will be playing at the amazing House of Machines on Saturday. Click here for more info
Venue: The House of Machines
Time: 21:00
Tickets: Free entrance
The Taros. (Photo: Facebook)
PRETORIA
Friday:
Afrikaans band Die Melktert Kommissie will be bringing their old school tunes to Café Barcelona. Click here for more info.
Venue: Café Barcelona, Elarduspark, Pretoria.
Time: 20:00
Tickets: R100 at the door/phone 012 345 3602 for bookings.
Saturday:
Catch some lekke blues with Ann Jangle, Basson Laubscher and Reeds at Railways Café in Pretoria. Click here for more info.
Venue: Railways Café, Pretoria.
Time: 19:00
Tickets: R20
Arcade Empire will be playing host to YOH! Treasure Island dress up party on Saturday. The event will include 2 stages and 10 acts, which includes Shortstraw, Bye Beneco, The Moths, Kid Robot and Doctor Khumalo. Click here for more info.
Venue: Arcade Empire, Pretoria.
Time: 19:00
Tickets: R60 before 21:00 and R80 after. Get presale tickets at R50 here.
JOHANNESBURG
Friday:
Guitar maestro Robin Auld will be bringing his tunes to The Alma Café tonight. Click here for more info.
Venue: The Alma Café, Rosebank, Johannesburg.
Time: Doors open at 18:30, performance starts at 19:00.
Tickets: R160 (including a meal)
Electro Assault hits the South of Jozi with its 2nd crazy party! Bringing you some of SA's best Trap, Dubstep, Drum n Bass, Electro and Bass music SA's has to offer. Acts include Staysinvegas, Miki San Tzu, DJ Shape Shifter and Point 4. Click here for more info.
Venue: Sundowners, Alberton.
Time: 20:00
Tickets: R30 before 21:00 and R40 after 21:00.
Saturday:
The legendary musician Johnny Clegg will be performing at The Joburg Theatre on Saturday. Click here for more info.
Venue: The Joburg Theatre
Time: 20:00
Tickets: R216 – R390
The Jack Rolling Dandy’s will be playing at Rumours Lounge on Saturday together with September Reign, Something October, Burning Blue and St.Dog&TheDay. Click here for more info.
Venue: Rumours Lounge, Weltevredenpark, Johannesburg.
Time: 18:00
Tickets: R50 at the door.
DURBAN
Friday:
It’s Durban Folk Night 3 tonight featuring The Volsunga Saga, Iris and the Tokoloshe, Hezron Chetty, The Hinds Brothers and Matt Vend. Click here for more info.
Venue: Open Plan Studio, Durban.
Time: Doors open at 19:00
Tickets: R40 before 21:00, R60 after.
Indie rockers Shortstraw will be brining their simple melodies and catchy rhythms to Live – The Venue tonight. Support acts include Adventure Man and Catlike Thieves. Click here for more info.
Venue: Live – The Venue, Durban.
Time: 20:00
Tickets: R70 at the door.
PORT ELIZABETH
Friday:
If you’re looking from smooth Jazz then Jazz Night featuring Lefa Mosea at Tshawe Bar at The Boardwalk Hotel is for you! Click here for more info.
Venue: Tshawe Bar, The Boardwalk Hotel, Port Elizabeth.
Time: 19:00-22:00
Tickets: Free entrance
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