The Cape Town Carnival returns as an all new carnival experience with five hubs, five shows and one celebration. This year’s splash happens on 19 March, 2022.

From 2.30pm to 9.30pm, each carnival hub will host five consecutive shows celebrating the diverse cultures and stories of Cape Town. You get to choose how many hubs you visit, in any order, at a showtime that works for you.

Cape Town Carnival tickets

The hubs will pop up at five well-known city landmarks.

Explore the Mountain of Memories at Hatfield Street Hub and Cultural Roots at the National Gallery Hub.

Marvel at Tales of Camissa at the SA Museum Hub, while Umswenko will bring the passion to the Heritage Square Hub and The Drum Era will come to life at the Green Market Hub.

Get your Cape Town Carnival tickets here.

General performance info

– 5 carnival hubs at 5 locations with 5 performance time slots to choose from.

– You need to buy a R10 ticket per person, per show, per hub.

– There is no set order to experience the hubs – curate your experience by visiting the hubs that appeal to you!

– Visit at least 3 hubs to get a full experience.

– Wear comfy shoes and a hat while you meander through the city.

Cape Town Carnival 2022

Show times

The hubs will open at 2.30pm, and the first show starts at 3pm.

Shows end at 9.30pm.

Each show is 30 minutes.

The streets connecting the hubs will turn the city into a centre of celebration, where you can expect surprises when you support local businesses, restaurants, and art galleries as carnival energy ripples through the city streets.

Cape Town Carnival 2022 aims to be a blast of colour, art, song, music and more …

What: Cape Town Carnival 2022
When: 19 March 2022
Where: Cape Town CBD
Info: Here
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