Cape Town came alive as hundreds of thousands gathered for the 2025 Festive Lights Switch-On under the theme United in Hope. With breathtaking lights, video mapping on City Hall, the Mayor in his festive jersey, and an incredible closing performance by DJ Zinhle, the night was unforgettable. Your Access Entertainment also caught up with top artists for exclusive interviews.

Gregory Porter lit up Cape Town with soulful performances, powerful vocals and heartfelt stories, including memories of his first South African show and a special connection to Hugh Masekela in Harlem. If you missed it, you can still catch the magic as his South African tour continues in Durban and Johannesburg.

What a razzle dazzle night! The opening of CHICAGO The Musical at Artscape was pure theatre magic. A red-carpet affair filled with stars, standing ovations and showstopping performances that transported Cape Town straight to the sultry, scandalous world of 1920s Chicago. With powerhouse vocals, razor sharp choreography and a cast that left the audience breathless, this all-South African production proved it can hold its own on any international stage.