25° · Clear nowBest time: 5 pmThis is the day. The sofa will understand.
TheatreForeshore
Artscape Theatre Centre
- 4.69.1k reviews
1970s performing arts complex in the Foreshore with an opera house, theatre and arena hosting drama, ballet, opera and musicals.
Quick answers
Artscape Theatre Centre in short
When is the best time to visit Artscape Theatre Centre?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Artscape Theatre Centre indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Artscape Theatre Centre good for kids?
Sometimes: Depends on the show; many family productions, others age-restricted.
How much does Artscape Theatre Centre cost?
It isn't free.
Do you need to book Artscape Theatre Centre?
Booking ahead is a good idea.
How long do you need at Artscape Theatre Centre?
About 2.5 hours.
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Where is Artscape Theatre Centre?
D.F. Malan St, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001.
Is Artscape Theatre Centre wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 6 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 12:30 pm
Why it fits right now
Better later, at 5 pm.
It works now, but the weather or the hour suits it more later.
In its favour
- Hours not listed
- Best in the afternoon
- Indoors
Worth knowing
- Book ahead
- Hours unknown: check before you go
25°
Clear
- Feels
- 27°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 7km/h
- 1pm
26° - 2pm26°
- 3pm
27°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 Artscape Theatre Centre
- 2 YU Restaurant · 6 min
- 3 Sessions Cape Town · 8 min
- 4 Sky-HI Ride · 9 min
- 5 Pedros Cape Town Station · 9 min
Good to know
- Kids: Depends on the show; many family productions, others age-restricted
- Indoors
- Book ahead
- Allow about 2.5 h
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 9.1k reviews
Known for
- Opera house
- Ballet
- Touring musicals
What people say
- People like:
- Friendly staff, quality productions, wheelchair accessible
Around Foreshore
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Good nowYU RestaurantAsian · 6 min walk
Sessions Cape TownPools · 8 min walk
Sky-HI RideOutdoor fun · 9 min walk
Pedros Cape Town StationChicken · 9 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Sunglasses all day. Sunscreen all day. Water from 1 pm.
SunglassesThe whole time
SunscreenThe whole time
WaterFrom 1 pm
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.