2026 PRODUCTIONS

Cape Town Opera’s 2026 season brings five major productions to the stage, celebrating the power of storytelling across opera

and musical theatre.

Experience the passion of Bizet’s Carmen, the romance of Gounod’s Roméo et Juliette, and the vivid, folk-inspired world of Janáček’s The Cunning Little Vixen, and musical theatre lovers can look forward to Sondheim’s elegant A Little Night Music. In 2026, Cape Town Opera also takes its acclaimed production of Porgy and Bess on tour in Europe, continuing the company’s strong international presence and sharing South African excellence on the world stage.

A season full of heart, energy, and unforgettable music — 2026 promises to be a year to celebrate.


Don’t miss a single show! 

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The Cunning Little Vixen

Cape Town Opera’s family-friendly staging of The Cunning Little Vixen celebrates nature’s beauty and the cycle of life. A joyful, English-sung adventure full of colour, creatures and heart.  

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Porgy and Bess

Cape Town Opera takes Porgy and Bess on tour across Europe with the acclaimed Chineke! Orchestra, sharing Gershwin’s unforgettable score with international audiences. A sweeping American masterpiece — from “Summertime” to its heart-stopping finale — performed by two trailblazing ensembles.

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Roméo et Juliette

Cape Town Opera brings Gounod’s lush, romantic Roméo et Juliette to the stage — a passionate, melodic retelling of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy. Opera at its most intoxicating and heartbreaking.

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AND BEYOND

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O Holy Night

Celebrate the spirit of the season with the return of this cherished Christmas concert at the iconic St George’s Cathedral. Don’t miss this festive tradition in the heart of Cape Town!

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OLIVER!

Cameron Mackintosh’s Oliver!, presented by Pieter Toerien and Cape Town Opera, is based on Charles Dickens’ timeless novel Oliver Twist, a heartwarming and exhilarating musical that has captivated audiences for generations. Featuring a score by Lionel Bart, the production brings to life the unforgettable journey of a young orphan navigating the streets of Victorian London in search of family, belonging and hope.

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2026 PAST PRODUCTIONS

Promotional image for Gershwin in the Park by George Gershwin, presented in February at the Maynardville Open-Air Theatre. The background shows green leafy trees with fairy lights glowing in a night sky, evoking an outdoor concert atmosphere.

Maynardville: Gershwin In The Park

A one-night-only celebration of Gershwin’s golden age — under the stars at Maynardville. Cape Town Opera’s incredible Soloists, Young Artists, and Vocal Ensemble bring jazz, opera, and Broadway to life in a vibrant open-air concert.

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Opera In Your Neighbourhood

Cape Town Opera’s award-winning Vocal Ensemble brings free, high-energy concerts straight to community halls and libraries across the city. Opera favourites, musical theatre hits and African spirituals — performed right on your doorstep! 

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Opera Blocks

A magical, immersive theatre experience for babies and toddlers, filled with music, colour and movement. Cape Town Opera creates a joyful first encounter with the world of opera.

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Promotional image for Haydn Nelson Mass and Vivaldi Gloria, presented by Cape Town Opera in collaboration with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. The design features white line art of a church and trees on a blue background, with performance details for Saturday, 4 April at 15:00 at Toringkerk in Paarl.

Haydn Nelson Mass

Cape Town Opera joins forces with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra for Haydn’s electrifying Nelson Mass — a work of soaring choruses, brilliant solos and blazing timpani. A powerful, timeless masterpiece brought to life by two of Cape Town’s leading musical institutions. 

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Carmen

Cape Town Opera brings Bizet’s Carmen to blazing life in one of the world’s most loved operas — a story of passion, freedom and jealousy. Unforgettable music drives this iconic tale to its devastating finale. 

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A Little Night Music

Cape Town Opera presents Sondheim’s elegant musical of love, longing and second chances. Witty, romantic and crowned with the iconic “Send in the Clowns.” 

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