The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival

Name: The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival
Start: 2026-06-05
Location: Baxter Theatre Centre, Main Rd, Rondebosch

Jun

Date

5 Jun (Friday)

Time

Fri, 20:00–23:00

Venue

Baxter Theatre Centre, Main Rd, Rondebosch

Cape Town, South Africa

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📝 Useful Information

The 27th Jive Cape Town Funny Festival is scheduled to run from 28 May to 21 June 2026 at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Rondebosch. Recognized as South Africa’s largest and oldest comedy project, the event serves as a "winter comedic tonic" featuring a mix of local stand-up and international variety acts.

The 2026 festival introduces a live band for the first time, led by Sean de Vries.

Tickets are available for purchase through Webtickets.

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Event Details & Schedule

2026 Lineup Highlights

Tickets & Pricing

•Dates: 28 May – 21 June 2026.

•Venue: The Pam Golding Theatre at the Baxter Theatre Centre.

•The Pam Golding Theatre

•Performance Times: Typically starts at 20:00, with weekend matinees at 16:00.

•Duration: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, including a 20-minute interval.

•Age Restriction: No guests under 16 (PG16).

•Master of Ceremonies: Alan Committie (returning for his 17th year).

•Local Comics: Emo Adams, Jason Goliath, and Robby Collins.

•International Variety:

•Mike Woodhams (UK): Singing impersonator and Britain's Got Talent finalist.

•Matteo Fraziano (Italy): Shadow artist and illusionist.

•Dani Airhead (Spain): Specialty balloon artist using giant weather balloons.

•Development Act: The winner of the Jive Funny Championship (held April–May at Canal Walk) also joins the main stage.

•Standard Price: R250 per person.

•Group Discounts:

•10–29 tickets: R225 each.

•30–49 tickets: R215 each.

•50–149 tickets: R200 each.

•150+ tickets: R190 each.

•Early Week Specials: Extra discounts are often available for Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the first three weeks, with prices as low as R160–R170 for large blocks.

Updated at 22 Mar 2026