Cape TownArts, Culture & Festivals

Classical favourites under the stars. The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra at the Maynardville Open-Air Festival promises an unforgettable evening of music beneath the stars. A much-loved highlight of the festival programme each year, audiences can expect everything from powerful classical favourites to lighter, celebratory moments, all performed by some of the country’s finest musicians. Whether you are a regular concertgoer or experiencing the Philharmonic for the first time, it is the perfect way to spend a summer evening in Cape Town. Duration: Approx. 60 minutesNo interval The Maynardville Open-Air Festival is one of South Africa’s most treasured summer traditions, returning in 2027 with a season of theatre, music, and dance under the open night sky.Set in the heart of Wynberg in the Southern Suburbs, the festival honours a rich performance heritage while embracing bold new work, collaborations, and world-class artists. Each summer, audiences gather beneath the trees for unforgettable evenings of storytelling, orchestral music, jazz, dance, and celebration, complemented by the vibrant Maynardville food market. Maynardville 2027 invites you into a season of connection, imagination, and shared experience, where every evening becomes part of Cape Town’s living cultural story.