Where to find culture in Cape Town

For culture in Cape Town, start with Everard Read Gallery, Cape Town, Baxter Theatre Centre, Dweba Art Gallery & Cafe. These are the galleries, rooms and institutions that give the area more texture than a quick search suggests.

V&A Waterfront

Everard Read Gallery, Cape Town

Go on a quiet weekday morning, before the Waterfront crowds arrive, when you can actually talk to the gallery team about what's on the walls.

Rondebosch

Baxter Theatre Centre

Head to the Baxter Theatre Centre for an evening out filled with lively performances ranging from comedy to dance.

Bo-Kaap

Dweba Art Gallery & Cafe

Pop into Dweba Art Gallery & Cafe for a cozy morning coffee or to dive into one of their creative workshops.

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Bo-Kaap

WORLDART

Go on First Thursdays, when Long Street's galleries stay open late and the crowd spills onto the pavement, or any quiet weekday if you want the…

City Bowl / CBD

Eclectica Contemporary

Visit Eclectica Contemporary during the day or at sunset, especially on 'First Thursdays' when Cape Town's art scene comes alive.

V&A Waterfront

Southern Guild Cape Town

Southern Guild Cape Town is a small gallery where contemporary African artists are celebrated, making it a strong choice for those interested in…

Hout Bay

Red Room Gallery

Visit the Red Room Gallery during the day for an immersive dive into contemporary African art.

Gardens

South African Jewish Museum

The South African Jewish Museum in Gardens is a thoughtful escape any day, offering insights into the Jewish community's history in South Africa…