Nightlife & Live Music in Cape Town: Live Jazz Music Entertainment

Cape Town boasts a great number of excellent Jazz clubs, staging live jazz concerts on a regular or daily basis

The Green Dolphin Jazz Restaurant
Is one of the most popular jazz venues in Cape Town and offers live jazz concerts on a daily basis, in a sophisticated cigar bar / restaurant setting. Is the best place for a jazz-dinner. Since opening in 1990 The Green Dolphin hosted major South African names in jazz & top international stars. *V&A Waterfront, Cape Town.

West End Jazz Club
It all about hot live Jazz at Athlone / Rylands in Cape Town (Thu - Sat), one of the city's most bubbly music venues. West end features top local and national talent, scattered with international stars. The preferred jazz hangout for serious jazz fans. *Cine 400 Building, College Rd, Rylands

Thutuka
World Class Guguletu 'jazz' infused with traditional musical elements, situated in the Gugulethu township. Popular amongst Capetonians and tourists. Have a taste of what South Africa is all about dance, wine & dine at Thuthuka.

Cape Colony
The Nightly jazz dinners at his award-winning restaurant at the Mount Nelson Hotel are a must when in Cape Town. Both the cuisine as the live music are phenomenal. Enjoy jazz in a sophisticated and chic environment. *76 Orange Str, Gardens Cape Town

The Dubliner Bar (old Kennedy's)
Formerly known as Kennedy's cigar & jazz bar, one of Cape Town's the oldest cigar bars, The Dubliner on Long Street has live jazz concerts almost every night. Many top jazz musicians, from Cape Town and the rest of the world, have performed here. Has a piano bar where guests can take the stand. Offers fine dining in jazzy atmosphere. *251 Long Street, City Centre Cape Town

Hanover Street Jazz Club
Double-Storey, classy jazz venue housed in Cape Town's Grand West casino. New Orleans vibe. One of the best clubs and jazz places in town, the perfect place to celebrate that big catch at the casino. *GrandWest Casino, Goodwood

Yellow Door Jazz café
In Gugulethu, the Yellow Door Jazz Café is popular for its marimba & African music. Regular venue for top local jazz talent. Great menu. A true African night out, saturated with African tunes & hospitality. Guguletu Cape Town

V & A Waterfront Amphitheatre
Keep a close eye on the V&A waterfront Amphitheatre, as jazz performances are held on a regular basis. Local and national artists. The venue for the annual jazz event, the Jazzathon. *V&A Waterfront Cape Town

Other reccommendations are the (very local and slightly run down, but simply excellent!) District 6 Cafe in East City and the cosmopolitan Marimba Restaurant at the Cape Town Convention Centre.

Manenberg Jazz Café (closed)
Wondering where the real 'soul' is to be found in the Waterfront? Manenberg's Jazz Café is Cape Town's premier live jazz venue. Manenberg's offers live music every weekday, which you can enjoy on the balcony overlooking the Waterfront. Good place to dine in Cape town as well with a fine menu. *1st Floor, Clock Tower Centre, V&A Waterfront

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