The Variety Gala 2026 is an integral part of the CPO’s makeup, offering performance opportunities to so many local artists. This year’s concert will be no different – Brandon Phillips will bring his special brand of charisma to the podium.
Directed by Aviva Pelham, with Musical Direction by Stefan Lombard and the host for the evening is radio presenter Africa Melane.
Featuring a Stunning Line-Up
Jimmy Nevis
Tarryn Lamb
Cape Town City Ballet
Tollie Parton
Zip Zap Circus
Moegammat Zayd Damon
Oleksii and Michèle
Cape Town Opera
Craig Lucas
Anna Davel
Sasha-Lee Davids
Amara Voices
Jazzart
You can hear opera (Cape Town Opera), see dance (Cape Town City Ballet, Jazzart Dance Theatre,) acts by the Zip Zap Circus and Oleksii and Michele, and Tollie Parton. Singers and choirs include Tygerberg Children’s Choir, Anna Davel, Amara Voices, Moegammat Zayd Damon and Jimmy Nevis.
Appearing for the first time in the Variety Gala, is the Tygerberg Children’s Choir, recently returned from another successful tour in Europe.
LOTS to look forward to at Artscape Opera House!
WHAT: Variety Gala 2026
WHERE: Artscape Opera House, Foreshore, Cape Town 8001
WHEN: Saturday 06 June @ 19H30
BOOKING: R100 – R200 Webtickets | A limited number of tickets a5 R55 to mark Artscape’s 55th anniversary are available only by calling Artscape Dial-A-Seat 021 421 7695
INFO: VISIT







