Cape Town’s iconic celebration under the stars
Discover the Maynardville Open-Air Festival
Set in the heart of Maynardville Park, our annual summer season blends Shakespearean theatre, ballet, opera, and jazz into one unforgettable cultural experience. As one of the most enchanting Cape Town festivals, Maynardville is where shows in Cape Town become extraordinary nights out.
From world-class performances to a vibrant food market, Maynardville is more than a night of entertainment – it’s one of the top Cape Town tourist attractions, a place where memories are made beneath the trees.
Join us at the Maynardville Open-Air Festival – timeless, atmospheric, and unlike anything else in the city.
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Technical Theatre Arts Development Programme
Open Culture Foundation, in collaboration with VR Theatrical and the Maynardville Open-Air Festival, is glad to announce a Technical Theatre Arts professional development opportunity for recent graduates in the Performing Arts. Over the past two festival seasons, the...
2025 Schools Bookings
Why Bring Your School to Maynardville? At Maynardville Open-Air Theatre, we believe in the transformative power of live performance and the profound impact it can have on young minds. Our annual Shakespeare production is not just an extraordinary cultural experience...
Wonder, Magic and Mystery Ahead as Maynardville Announces its 2025 Season
A new generation has embraced Maynardville’s spectacular open-air theatre, packing out the houses for a season of classics beneath the stars - and twinkly lights of the newly added food market experience. Gathered under the theme Waves of Wonder, the 2025 season...