Electronic Music Scene in Cape Town
Cape Town is a key destination for electronic dance music in South Africa. The city hosts clubs and festivals across 32 active venues. The local scene is shaped by techno, trance, electro, with programming that reflects both local culture and international influence. This page maps how the scene works — not what happens today, but what structurally defines it.
Scene snapshot
club-focusedfestival-connectedTechnoTranceElectroHouseBassweekend nightsall-night eventslocal relevance
Dominant genres
Techno23 events
Trance11 events
Electro9 events
House7 events
Bass4 events
Key venues shaping the scene
Macadam
Macadam is a club located in Cape Town, South Africa. The venue hosts electronic music events and has held 42 events. Pa
Warehouse
Warehouse is a club located in Cape Town, South Africa. The venue hosts electronic music events and has held 20 events.
Le Lieu Unique / Nantes
Le Lieu Unique / Nantes is a club located in Nantes, France. The venue hosts electronic music events and has held 14 eve
TBA — Cape Town
Placeholder venue for events in Cape Town where the venue has not yet been announced.
Le Sew - Morlaix
OHM Town
CO² Club Origin
Ubu Club
Rennes
Cabaret Vauban
Le Liberte
Parc Expo