Summary: Live music Cape Town restaurants include venues offering jazz, acoustic performances, singer-songwriters, bands, DJs and themed music nights alongside dinner and drinks. Popular areas include the City Bowl, V&A Waterfront, Sea Point, Hout Bay and the Southern Suburbs. Music schedules vary by venue, so diners should confirm performance times, booking requirements and any cover charges before visiting.
Looking for the best live music Cape Town restaurants have to offer? Cape Town’s dining scene is not only about great food and wine. Across the city, restaurants, bars and hotel venues regularly combine their menus with live performances, creating an easy way to turn dinner into a full evening out. From acoustic sets and jazz to singer-songwriters, DJs, cover bands and laid-back Sunday sessions, restaurants with live music in Cape Town offer something for a wide range of moods. Some venues focus on intimate performances during dinner, while others create a more energetic atmosphere later in the evening. Popular areas for live music Cape Town restaurants include the City Bowl, Kloof Street, Bree Street, the V&A Waterfront, Sea Point, Hout Bay, the Southern Suburbs and parts of the Northern Suburbs. The style of music can differ just as much as the food, with everything from contemporary local acts and jazz to classic hits, acoustic covers and themed entertainment nights.
Live music can make a restaurant especially appealing for date nights, birthday dinners, group outings or relaxed weekend plans. Instead of choosing between dinner and entertainment, diners can enjoy both in the same place, often with cocktails, wine or sharing plates adding to the experience. Some restaurants offer live music on specific nights of the week, while others host performances as part of special events, Sunday lunches, sunset sessions or seasonal programmes. Hotel restaurants and rooftop venues may also combine live entertainment with views over the city or Atlantic Seaboard, making them popular for sundowners followed by dinner.
The best option depends on the kind of evening you are looking for. A casual acoustic set may suit a relaxed dinner, while a lively band or DJ can be better for groups wanting to stay out later. Jazz evenings and more intimate performances are also popular for diners looking for a quieter, more atmospheric night out. Many Cape Town restaurants with live music also run food or drink promotions alongside their entertainment. These may include happy-hour cocktails, set menus, sharing platters, wine specials or dinner packages linked to a particular performance. Because live entertainment schedules can change from week to week, it is always worth checking the latest programme before visiting. Start times, cover charges and booking requirements can vary, and some performances may only run on selected dates.
Popular live music venues can also fill up quickly, particularly on Friday and Saturday evenings, so reservations are recommended where possible. Browse the latest live music Cape Town restaurants below to discover upcoming performances, regular music nights and restaurant events across the city.
Celebrate Heritage Day with Tobago’s Restaurant. Heritage Day provides the perfect opportunity for all of us to appreciate what a wonderfully diverse country we live in. All across this beautiful country, people from different regions, communities and cultures will all agree that even though what is cooked on the fire is different, a braai is […] More
Join this exclusive lunch set menu event with live music & comedy at Harringtons Cocktail Lounge. A classic cocktail lounge, restaurant and boutique bar, is located upstairs overlooking 61 Harrington Street. Expect beautifully polished wooden accents, windows, velvet bottle service booths and a boutique DJ booth geared up for late evening revelry. This is a cool environment with […] More
Welcoming you back in the best way possible. The scent of seafood and garlic will wind its way back into your nose and your stomach – Harbour House Kalk Bay is officially open! It’s time to once again enjoy fresh sushi and seafood dishes, salads, pastas and melt-in-your mouth meat dishes such as rib eye, […] More
Bellevue will be hosting another exciting live music event! On the 1st Friday of every month, spend the night with good friends, eating farm fresh winelands produce, sipping on a glass of something refreshing and enjoying live entertainment. At the end of the work week is there really any better way to unwind? Let’s celebrate the […] More
Mark your diary now. Besides offering quality winelands cuisine in a variety of restaurants and some of the best bouquets this side of the Simonsberg, Franschhoek Cellar also plays host to some of the greatest local musicians! Get ready, because Francois van Coke is coming to The Franschhoek Cellar! Plan ahead to 13 June, because […] More
What is better than music and wine? The Backsberg Wine Estate Picnic Concert Series runs every Sunday for the summer months and sees the best South African talent coming together to entertain guests while they lounge in the sun. 15 March sees Easy Freak gracing the Backsberg stage. Doors open at 3pm with the opening […] More
What is Mexican without tequila? Join Harringtons every Thursday and sink your teeth into a delicious menu or enjoy a signature meal deal for R120, all the while feasting your senses on one of Cape Town’s favourite live acts brought to you by Tequila Herradura! Make a night of it by staying for our funky house […] More
Bootlegger Coffee Company does more than just brew up your favourite cuppa. They also serve some healthy and delicious foods like salads and bowls, a mean burger, chicken strips, wraps and the best banana bread you’ve ever had! Get all this and more on Friday 31 January, when Gerald Clarke and Albert Frost bring the […] More
What is better than music and wine? The Backsberg Wine Estate Picnic Concert Series runs every Sunday for the summer months and sees the best South African talent coming together to entertain guests while they lounge in the sun. Purchase picnic baskets through Quicket for R110 or on the day from a limited stock supply. […] More
Get ready to rock. Spanish flavours and comforting belly warmers greet you at Tiger’s Milk. Not to be played with, these dishes were created with one thing in mind – to satisfy any craving. From burgers to steak, tex mex and tapas, with pizzas and nibbly bits, bring your tiger’s appetite. Live Music with Tiger’s […] More
Bring your dancing shoes. Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate offers your favourite wines to unwind with, farm fresh meals and intimate fine dining, as well as accommodations and art for the creative soul – all to the backdrop of some spectacular views. And some smooth sounds. Add some spice to your Sundays with live salsa […] More
See internationally renowned Saxophonist Andrew Young live at the Benguela Cove open-air summer sunset concert. Saxman, Andrew Young and his band will be delivering a memorable evening of gentle jazzy and blues tunes on 25 January 2020. Tickets are now available. With sold-out performances all across the globe, Andrew’s talent precedes him and has allowed […] More