Summary: Live jazz returns to Rick’s Café Américain at 103 Kloof Street, Gardens, on Saturday, 17 October 2026, from 19:30. Roy and the Rick’sters will perform with special guest Ian Smith on trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals. Entry is free, and the evening is sponsored by Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey.
Saturday night plans are sounding particularly good at Rick’s Café Américain, where live jazz, talented musicians and a relaxed evening atmosphere come together for a free music session in Gardens, Cape Town.
On Saturday, 17 October, Roy and the Rick’sters return to the stage, featuring Ian Smith on trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals.
With the music starting at 19:30 and no entrance fee, it is an inviting option for jazz lovers looking to enjoy live music without paying for a ticket.
- Roy and the Rick’sters will provide the live music, with Ian Smith adding trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals to the performance. For a Saturday night filled with live jazz, this session offers a reason to gather friends and settle in for the music for a lively evening on Kloof Street.
Tables are expected to fill up quickly, so guests keen to enjoy the live jazz are encouraged to arrive early.
⇒ 103 Kloofstreet, Gardens, Cape Town
- 021 424 1100
- info@rickscafe.co.za
Quick details
- Event: Live Jazz at Rick’s Café Américain
- Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026
- Time: From 19:30
- Performers: Roy and the Rick’sters, featuring Ian Smith
- Ian Smith’s contributions: Trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals
- Venue: Rick’s Café Américain
- Address: 103 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town
- Entrance: Free
- Sponsor: Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey
FAQs
When is the live jazz performance?
Saturday, 17 October 2026, from 19:30.
Who is performing?
Roy and the Rick’sters, featuring Ian Smith on trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals.
How much does entry cost?
Entrance is free.
Where is Rick’s Café Américain?
At 103 Kloof Street, Gardens, Cape Town.
Who sponsors the event?
Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey.
