Curated by KAYA, 35 Loop Street, Cape Town (2026)

16/09/2026

& are so excited to invite you to Vol.1 of our four-night series of intimate, stripped-back performances celebrating global sonic heritage and local creative excellence 🎶

Tomorrow we will experience the incredible , a South African singer-songwriter, storyteller, theatre-maker, and cultural innovator whose music bridges AfroArtRock and Tsonga Country, , an Italian musician and composer whose influences are rooted in traditional blues and folk, , sharing her folk music project centered in themes of spirituality and dreams, and , an emerging talent redefining the soundscape of amapiano and beyond 🎶

Grab your tickets on Fixr now! 🔗 Link in our bio

📅 17 September 2026
⏰ 7pm
📍 KAYA HQ | 35 Loop Street, CBD

16/09/2026

This week we'll be at Sergeant Pepper ❣ Same amazing show, different location (we'll be back to our KAYA HQ from next week)

Your host: Dakes Matthys
Dakes is not only a phenomenal award nominated comedian but also, his dreads are real (we checked).
On windy days he enjoys twirling around in circles really fast until his dreads reach resonant frequency at which point he takes flight like a helicopter and wanders the mother city.
Dakes is a really funny comic and you're gonna love him!

On the lineup we have:
Keenan Cerff
Nishen Pather
Phil de Langer
Keith Juluka
Gareth Kiff
Alex Dreyden

📅 17 September
🎟 On Fixr
⏰ Doors at 7pm
📍

15/09/2026

This week we'll be at ❣ Same amazing show, different location (we'll be back to our KAYA HQ from next week)

On the lineup we have:
Keenan Cerff ()
Nishen Pather ()
Phil de Langer ()
Keith Juluka ()
Gareth Kiff (.kiff)
Alex Dreyden ()

And your host:
Dakes Matthys ()
Dakes is not only a phenomenal award nominated comedian but also, his dreads are real (we checked).
On windy days he enjoys twirling around in circles really fast until his dreads reach resonant frequency at which point he takes flight like a helicopter and wanders the mother city.
Dakes is a really funny comic and you're gonna love him!

📅 17 September
🎟 On Fixr
⏰ Doors at 7pm
📍

14/09/2026

📣 Ever been strung out in the bush? Leaky tent? ⛺️ Weather disaster? ⛈️ Or maybe you just went camping with your new boyfriend’s family for Christmas 🎅…

Either way, we wanna hear it all! Link in our bio to sign up to share your story or grab your tickets to come listen 😘

📅 15 September
🎟 On Fixr
⏰ 6:30 for 7:00
📍 KAYA HQ | 35 Loop Street, CBD

13/09/2026

On the lineup for Vol. 2, we have the sensational Cisalpipers (ITA) a folk ensemble that breathes new life into the rare Piva Emiliana Bagpipe, .falt (SWE) combining bright Scandinavian and dark East-European tones, and Susanna Aleksandra | Suze (EST) & Darren English (SA) bringing Estonian jazz and South African piano and trumpet for an intimate program of original music 🎶

📅 18 September 2026
⏰ 7pm
🎟️ On FIXR
📍 KAYA HQ | 35 Loop Street, CBD

10/09/2026

Music has always been humanity’s oldest language, a way to share history, pass down wisdom, and gather around the hearth ✨

& invite you to KAYA HQ for a four-night series of intimate, stripped-back performances celebrating global sonic heritage and local creative excellence 🎶

On the lineup for Vol. 3, we have bringing you souful melodies and raw, bluesy vocals, Forth Form; a collaborative effort between , Uncool Ant & rooted in indie-soul and shaped by the Afro-jazz spirit, .xfficial with a sound rooted in Māori music, R&B, soul and reggae, she brings together contemporary grooves and carries the voice, stories and spirit of her people into the world, and & offering traditional, modern electronic & experimental music; a body of musical and artistic work surrounding the concept of SHAKTI, the feminine power that is at once creative, destructive and regenerative.

📅 20 September 2026
⏰ Doors at 7pm
📍 KAYA HQ | 35 Loop Street, CBD

10/09/2026

1 Week to go - limited capacity so grab your tickets while you can!

Music has always been humanity’s oldest language, a way to share history, pass down wisdom, and gather around the hearth ✨

WOMAD - South Africa & Curated by KAYA are so excited to invite you to KAYA HQ for a four-night series of intimate, stripped-back performances celebrating global sonic heritage and local creative excellence 🎶

On the lineup for Volume 1; we have the incredible Qondéa Avril Mkansi , a South African singer-songwriter, storyteller, theatre-maker, and cultural innovator, Enrico Cipollini , an Italian musician and composer whose influences are rooted in traditional blues and folk, Pema , sharing her folk music project centered in themes of spirituality and dreams, and Asakhe Ncapayi , an emerging talent redefining the soundscape of amapiano and beyond 🎶

Grab your tickets on Fixr now! 🔗 Link in our bio

📅 17 September 2026
⏰ 7pm
📍 KAYA HQ | 35 Loop Street, CBD

09/09/2026

Curated by KAYA Presents our Emerging Artists Showcase Vol. 2 🌟

Every icon starts somewhere—and for many young Cape Town artists, it began right on our Open Mic stage!

Join us at KAYA HQ for an intimate evening dedicated to the next generation of emerging talent. The showcase brings together four standout regulars from our Open Mics, offering a front-row seat to the future of the local scene 🎵

The Lineup:
Mbali Rose ()
TSHEPO ()
Soana ()
Prince Rajabu ()

🎟 from R70, on FIXR
📅 11 September 2026
⏰ Doors at 19:00
📍 KAYA HQ, 35 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
✨Hybrid Seated & Standing Audience Space

09/09/2026

Friday Night Live with T Y L E R P A G E and DJ Chloe Florence ❣️

After a very long time away from the stage, Tyler is back is back with an intimate acoustic evening, unlike anything she’s ever done before; stripped back, raw, and much more personal. The show will be built around music she genuinely loves, alongside songs that have stayed with her throughout the years, and plenty of storytelling along the way! ✨

She’ll be joined by a very talented guitarist, creating an atmosphere that feels warm yet vulnerable.

Following Tyler’s set, Chloe Florence (CA) will keep you grooving with a genre-blending R&B and dance fusion DJ set! Chloe is an artist, singer, visual artist, writer and from Canada, drawing on all her creative practices to bring you an energy filled set!

📍 35 Loop Street, CBD
⏰ Doors at 7pm
🎟️ From R100 on FIXR (link in bio!)
🪑🧍‍♀️Hybrid Seated & Standing Audience Space. Limited capacity. Seating allocated on a first come, first served basis!

08/09/2026

Your host this week, Nishen, is back from his holiday in Turkey...nothing major happened, but he is relaxed and ready to make you laugh 👨‍🦲💚

On the lineup:
Daniele du Plessis (.bia)
Liam Whitcher ()
Caramel Simba ()
Lunga Tshuka ()
Nate Levinrad ()

📍 35 Loop Street, CBD
⏰ Doors at 7pm
🎟 on Fixr!

07/09/2026

Music has always been humanity’s oldest language, a way to share history, pass down wisdom, and gather around the hearth ✨

& invite you to KAYA HQ for a four-night series of intimate, stripped-back performances celebrating global sonic heritage and local creative excellence 🎶

On the lineup for Vol. 3, we have bringing you neo-soul melodies with a voice like honey, Chambre Rouge with Mei Han (), Randy Raine-Reusch & Michael Aihoshi with a showcase of rare, endangered, Asian and global instruments, with her narratve grounding lyrics and unique picking style, and DJ , ending the evening with a sounds of Gqom meets the deep, rhythmic soul of Amapiano 🎶

If you’ve been looking to find your new favourite artist— this is the event for you! Grab your tickets on Fixr now for a guaranteed spot! 🔗 Link in our bio

📅 19 September 2026
⏰ 7pm
📍 KAYA HQ | 35 Loop Street, CBD

03/09/2026

Music has always been humanity’s oldest language, a way to share history, pass down wisdom, and gather around the hearth ✨

& you to KAYA HQ for a four-night series of intimate, stripped-back performances celebrating global sonic heritage and local creative excellence 🎶

On the lineup for Vol. 2 we have the sensational Cisalpipers (ITA) for some seasonal folk that breathes new life into the rare Piva Emiliana Bagpipe, .falt (SWE) combining the bright Scandinavian and dark East-European tones, and .aleksandra (EST) & (SA) who take Estonian jazz and South African piano and trumpet for an intimate program of original music 🎶

If you’ve been looking to find your new favourite artist— this is the event for you! Grab your tickets on Fixr now for a guaranteed spot! 🔗 Link in our bio

📅 18 Septmeber 2026
⏰ 7pm
📍 KAYA HQ | 35 Loop Street, CBD

02/09/2026

Curated by KAYA Presents our Emerging Artists Showcase Vol. 2 🌟

Every icon starts somewhere—and for many young Cape Town artists, it began right on our Open Mic stage!

Over the last few years, we’ve had the privilege of watching a raw wave of Cape Town talent develop, refine their sound, and find their voice. Now, it’s time to celebrate that growth!

Join us at KAYA HQ for an intimate evening dedicated to the next generation of emerging talent. The showcase brings together four standout regulars from our Open Mics, offering a front-row seat to the future of the local scene 🎵

The Lineup:
Mbali Rose ()
TSHEPO ()
Soana ()
Prince Rajabu ()

Come for the music, stay for the community, and be part of these artists' journey from open mics to bigger shows and beyond!

🎟 from R70, on FIXR
📅 11 September 2026
⏰ Doors at 19:00
📍 KAYA HQ, 35 Loop Street, Cape Town City Centre
✨Hybrid Seated & Standing Audience Space

01/09/2026

Start Spring off with a bang! 🌸💥 This month we’re going all out for Thirsty Thursdays, bringing you a crafty evening of Scrap & Yap with and a night of noise with ! 🎤

We’ll be crafting our Spring Vision Boards, making cute collages, and getting out of our heads and onto the page! We’ve got loads of crafting materials to get creative with. If there’s anything specific you want and have, bring it along!

Drinks will be on sale all night, so come thirsty! 🍻

After Scrap & Yap, we’ll be turning up the music with some Karaoke with ! 🎤 Best “musical theatre” dressed person on the night will win 2x tickets to Upstage & Down Bad!

Grab your tickets on Fixr! 🔗 Link in our bio

📅 3 September
🎨 Scrap & Yap from 7:00-9:00 | 🎟️ Start at R100
🎤 Karaoke from 9:30 (entry is free)
📍 KAYA HQ | 35 Loop Street, CBD

01/09/2026

Music has always been humanity’s oldest language, a way to share history, pass down wisdom, and gather around the hearth ✨

& invite you to KAYA HQ for a four-night series of intimate, stripped-back performances celebrating global sonic heritage and local creative excellence 🎶

On the lineup for Volume 1; we have the incredible a South African singer-songwriter, storyteller, theatre-maker, and cultural innovator, , an Italian musician and composer whose influences are rooted in traditional blues and folk, , sharing her folk music project centered in themes of spirituality and dreams, and , an emerging talent redefining the soundscape of amapiano and beyond 🎶

Grab your tickets on Fixr now! 🔗 Link in our bio

📅 17 Septmeber 2026
⏰ 7pm
📍 KAYA HQ | 35 Loop Street, CBD

31/08/2026

This week’s theme is ‘Paranormal: Stories of Ghosts & Being Ghosted! 👻

There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when someone stands in front of a room of strangers and tells the truth. No script. No notes. Just five minutes to share a story pulled straight from their own life: messy, funny, painful, or all three at once. That’s StoryJam 📚

Before the show, join us for a storytelling workshop, where you’ll learn the craft behind a great five-minute story: how to find the moment that matters, shape it, and trust yourself enough to tell it live. Whether you’re planning to take the stage yourself one day or simply want to sharpen how you tell stories in everyday life, the workshop is for anyone curious about the art of storytelling!

📅: Tuesday, 1 September
⏰:16:30-18:00 Story Writing Workshop (Donation-based)
🕰:18:30-20:30 - Story Jam (R80 Early Bird | R100 Standard | R120 Door)
🎟: Workshop tickets on Fixr | Story Jam segment is donation based which you can contribute to on FIXR

31/08/2026

Starting our Thirsty Thursday festivities off strong, we’ve got an evening of Scrap & Yap with the incredibly crafty Amy Codrington ✂️ ✨

We’ll be crafting our Spring Vision Boards, making cute collages, and getting out of our heads and onto the page! We’ve got loads of crafting materials to get creative with. If there’s anything specific you want and have, bring them along!

Drinks will be on sale all night so come thirsty! 🍻

After Scrap & Yap we’ll be turning up the music with some Karaoke with The Kings Collab! 🎤 Best “musical theatre” dressed person on the night will win 2x tickets to Upstage & Down Bad!

Grab your tickets on Fixr! 🔗 Link in our bio

📅 3 September
🎨 Scrap & Yap from 7:00-9:00 | 🎟️ Start at R100
🎤 Karaoke from 9:30 (entry is free)
📍 KAYA HQ | 35 Loop Street, CBD

31/08/2026

Music & Poetry OPEN MIC 🎤 | Opening DJ set by KILO. 🎶 | 4 September

KILO. (aka Akhil to our open mic family) is a DJ, Music Producer, Sound Engineer, and Events Organiser based in Cape Town, South Africa. As a DJ, he is known for his ability to mix niche South African Hip-Hop with mainstream Hip-Hop from around the world, creating space for listeners to discover “underground” music by local artists in a way they have never been able to before.

All kinds of musicians & poets are welcome - RSVP is essential - 🔗 link in our bio 🥰

28/08/2026

Join us for a screening, panel discussion and afterparty of South African film Black Burns Fast 💖🎞️

Our vendors will be selling goodies before and after the screening until 8pm! Come support local q***r creativity and love!

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with members of the cast and crew so that you can delve into the behind the scenes making of Black Burns Fast! 🏳️‍🌈🤠

After the panel stay to enjoy & , and featured local artists & vendors!

There will also be B.B.F merch on sale (bring cash or download the Zapper App) so that you can take home a cute badge/sticker, and further support this incredible team! 💐

Buy a ticket for the full event, or just the afterparty to celebrate this amazing South African Film in a room with those who created it!

*While ALL q***r bodies are warmly welcomed, Le***an* Star Events proudly centers q***r femme bodies.

🎟️ Screening & Afterparty ticket from R150, Afterparty ticket from R100
🗓️ Sunday, 30 August
⏰ Doors at 3pm, Screening (& panel) from 4pm, Afterparty from 6:30pm
📍 JustShift Café, 54 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town City Centre

27/08/2026

Join us for a screening, panel discussion and afterparty of South African film Black Burns Fast 💖🎞️

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with members of the cast and crew so that you can delve into the behind the scenes making of Black Burns Fast! 🏳️‍🌈🤠

After the panel stay to enjoy & , and featured local artists & vendors!

There will also be B.B.F merch on sale (bring cash or download the Zapper App) so that you can take home a cute badge/sticker, and further support this incredible team! 💐

Buy a ticket for the full event, or just the afterparty to celebrate this amazing South African Film in a room with those who created it!

*While ALL q***r bodies are warmly welcomed, Le***an* Star Events proudly centers q***r femme bodies.

🎟️ Screening & Afterparty ticket from R150, Afterparty ticket from R100
🗓️ Sunday, 30 August
⏰ Doors at 3pm, Screening (& panel) from 4pm, Afterparty from 6:30pm
📍 JustShift Café, 54 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town City Centre

27/08/2026

For the first time ever on the KAYA stage, we’ve got and 🎶

A 5-piece alt-rock powerhouse, Karriers blends 60s psych, post-punk grit, and heavy indie riffs into a uniquely South African sound.

Bringing the contrast with lush, dreamy folk influences and hauntingly melodic storytelling, Disappearing Sister Ruth brings their unique sound to the stage. Think warm, hazy, floating-away vibes.

From raw garage-rock energy to ethereal acoustic textures, this is the exact noise you’ve been looking for 🤘

Grab your tickets at the link in our bio for a guaranteed night of good vibes and great music! 🎟️

📍 KAYA HQ, 35 Loop Street
🗓️ 28 August
⏰ 7pm
🎟️ from R120 on Fixr

26/08/2026

If your idea of a perfect evening involves beautiful prose, intimate conversation, and a cozy space to unpack the human experience, listen closely 📖

We’re hosting an exclusive live reading and Q&A for Kerry Black’s ‘Of A Feather’—a tender, haunting short story selected for publication in Utopia Canada’s Digital Collection.

Spanning three generations of women, it’s an exploration of memory, grief, aging, and the quiet, enduring love that outlasts it all. It’s messy, beautiful, and hits right in the chest 🌀

Come through, grab a drink, listen to the reading, and stay for a deep-dive conversation about what it really means to hold on and let go 🌙✨

📅 5 September
⏰ 6pm
📍 KAYA HQ | 35 Loop Street, CBD

26/08/2026

The collaboration you never knew you needed! 🗣️ This Thirsty Thursdays we’re taking things up a notch for the start of spring! 🌸 ✨

Starting off the night, a cheeky Scrap & Yap with to spring into action this September with vision boards, manifesting, and lots of yapping 🥂

And it wouldn’t be a KAYA Thirsty Thursday without karaoke! This month we’re being led by the wonderful cast of Upstage & Down Bad! 🎤 🎶

Make the start of Spring something to remember this year! We’ve got great drink specials and unmatched vibes 🙂‍↕️ 🤝

Early bird tickets for Scrap & Yap are R100, and tickets are limited! So grab yours now 🔗 Link in our bio 😘

📅 3 September
🎨 Scrap & Yap from 7:00-9:00 | 🎟️ Start at R100
🎤 Karaoke from 9:30 (entry is free)
📍 KAYA HQ | 35 Loop Street, CBD

26/08/2026

Create your own world with ✨

Nina Kay is a multidisciplinary visual artist who uses collage and drawing as a way of embracing the fluidity of femininity 🌀 Join us in a workshop that delves into the creation and curation of art, life, and consciousness in ‘The Feminine as Art’ workshop.

We will have some assorted magazines, glue, pens, and pencils. Please feel free to bring your own images, extra magazines/printouts— taking home with you your own work of art! 🖼️

Tickets available at the link in our bio!

📅 9 September
⏰ 7pm
📍 KAYA HQ | 35 Loop Street, CBD

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