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Wake up to the harbour and enjoy your favourite coffee spot as you experience the convenience of having everything within walking distance.

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Discover Granger Bay

A new stretch of Cape Town’s Atlantic coastline is being opened up to the city. Over the next 15 to 20 years, this R20 billion-plus development will bring new homes, hotels, jobs, public space and a protected bay for swimming, kayaking and boating. A 540-metre seawall will help protect the coastline, while a new coastal walkway will connect the V&A directly to the Sea Point promenade.

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The Two Oceans Aquarium & Texx and the City present: After Dark 2026

Name: The Two Oceans Aquarium & Texx and the City present: After Dark 2026
Start: 2026-08-26
End: 2026-08-26
Location: Two Ocean Aquarium

When

Wed, 26 Aug 2026

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Where

Two Ocean Aquarium

Dry Dock District

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The Two Oceans Aquarium & Texx and the City present: After Dark 2026

After Dark is back at the Two Oceans Aquarium, bringing some of South Africa’s most exciting live music talent into one of Cape Town’s most atmospheric after-hours spaces.

Presented in partnership with Texx and the City, the 2026 After Dark series invites guests to experience the Aquarium in a completely different light. Over three winter evenings in July, August, and September, the viewing area in front of the I&J Ocean Exhibit will be transformed into an intimate, living room-style concert setting, where two acts will perform stripped-down sets each night.

August’s After Dark brings together Freddy L and Petrol Station Pies for a night with a little more grit, groove, and heart.

Freddy L is a South African alternative three-piece based between Durban and Cape Town, blending indie influences with homegrown singer-songwriter energy. Their live sound is heartfelt and dynamic, making them a strong fit for the intimacy of the After Dark format.

Petrol Station Pies bring their own character to the lineup, adding an offbeat alternative edge to the evening. Expect a performance that contrasts beautifully with the calm of the Aquarium setting: Raw, memorable, and full of personality.

This mid-series show is ideal for anyone who loves discovering local acts in unusual spaces, especially when that space happens to be one of Cape Town’s most iconic marine attractions.

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Two Ocean Aquarium