The Faculty of Humanities hosts a number of seminars and public lectures featuring visiting academics and opinion leaders. In addition, we are proud to showcase student talent through regular performances, recitals and exhibitions.

Upcoming Events

Cape Town Woodwind Festival Opening Concert

8 April 2025
(Ends 8 April 2025)
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The Rainbow Exchange NPC, in collaboration with the South African College of Music at the University of Cape Town, proudly presents the 1st Cape Town Woodwind Festival, taking place from 8–11 April 2025.

Cape Town Philharmonic Woodwinds

9 April 2025
(Ends 9 April 2025)
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The Cape Town Woodwind Festival presents the Cape Town Philharmonic Woodwinds: Gabriele von Dürckheim (flute), Lisa White (oboe), Ferrol-Jon Davids (clarinet) and Simon Ball (bassoon).

UCT Woodwind Staff Showcase

10 April 2025
(Ends 10 April 2025)
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The Cape Town Woodwind Festival presents the UCT Woodwind Staff Showcase with works by South-African composers Hendrik Hofmeyr, Martin Watt and Paul Hanmer.
10 April 2025
(Ends 10 April 2025)
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Cape Town Woodwind Competition Finals

11 April 2025
(Ends 11 April 2025)
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The Rainbow Exchange NPC, in partnership with the South African College of Music at the University of Cape Town, proudly presents the inaugural Cape Town Woodwind Competition for flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, soprano, and saxophone.
11 April 2025
(Ends 11 April 2025)
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UCT Open Day 2025

12 April 2025
(Ends 12 April 2025)
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The annual UCT Open Day is aimed at high school learners in Grades 10, 11 and 12, their families and teachers.
12 April 2025
(Ends 12 April 2025)
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The Office for Postgraduate Studies and Researcher Development (OPGS) offers an events calendar for UCT postgraduate community support through workshops, webinars, and more. For inquiries, contact pgdevelopment@uct.ac.za.

Visit the Postgraduate Events Calendar