Summary: Rick’s Café Américain in Gardens, Cape Town, hosts two evenings of live jazz on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November 2026, with free entrance. Cindy Gibbons performs on Friday from 19:00, and “China” van Rensberg performs on Saturday from 19:30. Roy and the Ricksters also feature on the live jazz programme.
Jazz lovers have a good reason to make their way to Kloof Street this November, as Rick’s Café Américain welcomes live music for two evenings in a row.
The programme brings together Cindy Gibbons, “China” van Rensberg, and Roy and the Ricksters, with free entrance for guests.
It is a lovely opportunity to enjoy some live jazz and soak up the atmosphere at one of Gardens’ familiar dining and entertainment spots, without paying an entrance fee.
- The live jazz programme takes place across Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November 2026, with a different evening of music planned for each night. On Friday 13 November, Cindy Gibbons takes to the stage from 19:00. Saturday 14 November brings “China” van Rensberg from 19:30. Roy and the Ricksters also feature as part of the live jazz programme. With two different performances on the programme, guests can choose their preferred evening or make a weekend of it and enjoy both.
Entrance to the live jazz evenings at Rick’s Café Américain is free. Guests can enjoy the performances without paying a cover charge. For anyone who enjoys a little live music with their evening out, this is a straightforward invitation: pick a night, bring along some fellow jazz fans and settle in for a musical weekend at Rick’s Café Américain.
The music takes place at Rick’s Café Américain, at 103 Kloof Street in Gardens, Cape Town. For enquiries, the restaurant can be contacted on 021 424 1100 or at info@rickscafe.co.za.
Quick details
- Venue: Rick’s Café Américain
- Address: 103 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town
- Dates: Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November 2026
- Friday performer: Cindy Gibbons, from 19:00
- Saturday performer: “China” van Rensberg, from 19:30
- Additional performers: Roy and the Ricksters
- Entrance: Free
- Telephone: 021 424 1100
- Email: info@rickscafe.co.za
FAQs
When is live jazz taking place at Rick’s Café Américain?
The performances take place on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November 2026.
Who is performing on Friday?
Cindy Gibbons performs from 19:00 on Friday 13 November.
Who is performing on Saturday?
“China” van Rensberg performs from 19:30 on Saturday 14 November.
How much does entrance cost?
Entrance is free on both evenings.
Where is Rick’s Café Américain?
The venue is at 103 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town.
