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Summertime! (and the livin’ is easy).

Experience Cape Town Opera in Gershwin in the Park, a one-night-only celebration of the golden age of American music at the Maynardville Open-Air Festival! Set beneath the stars in the enchanting Maynardville Park, this vibrant concert features iconic selections from Porgy and Bess and other timeless works from the Gershwin era. Performed by some of South Africa’s most exceptional voices, including the award winning Cape Town Opera Chorus, this unforgettable evening blends jazz, opera, and Broadway in a magical open-air setting. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to revel in the rich sounds of a truly American musical legacy - live and under the night sky.

Duration: 120 minutes (inclusive of a 30 min interval)

The Maynardville Open-Air Festival is one of South Africa’s most cherished cultural traditions. In 2026, it celebrates 70 years of Shakespeare in the park with a bumper season of music, theatre, and dance under the stars.

The 2026 programme is themed In Full Swing — a vibrant journey through the style, rhythm, and sensuality of the golden eras of music.Whether for the rhythm, revelry, or summer magic, Maynardville 2026 will have you swingin’ from the chandelier!Read on to discover the full lineup.