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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A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Stellenbosch and Durban
Experience the Magic of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" as it Takes the Stage in Stellenbosch and Durban Brace yourself for an enchanting journey into the realms of love, mischief, and fantasy as Maynardville Open-Air Festival and VR Theatrical proudly...
Maynardville Open Air Festival 2024
A Summer Romance lies ahead as Maynardville Open Air Festival announces it’s 2024 season While Capetonians are still bundled up in their winter woolies, there are glimpses of the long summer evenings ahead. One of these is the announcement of the Maynardville Open Air...
SUMMERSNOW at Maynardville 2023
Cape Town City Ballet is delighted to be back on the whimsical and wooded splendour of the Maynardville Open-Air Festival stage. SUMMERSNOW embraces the certainty of the seasons….. the stark contrast of summer to winter. The enchanting double bill features the pastoral fantasy of Mikhail Fokine’s LES SYLPHIDES and Sir Frederick Ashton’s charming twilight skating scene, LES PATINEURS.