Concerts, Masterclasses, Festivals & Competitions
The South African College of Music (SACM) at the University of Cape Town is committed to giving our students the best possible practical and professional experience towards their future careers.
We look forward to seeing you at our 2026 SACM Concerts this performance season.
The SACM hosts weekly Tuesday evening concerts (and occasionally Friday evenings) at the Baxter Concert Hall that start at 19:00.
Free Lunch Hour Concerts are hosted every Thursday from 13:00–14:00 in the Chisholm Recital Room (C7) at the College.
For the full performance schedule and to purchase tickets, please see the full concerts calendar with Webtickets online booking links. Book here
You can also purchase tickets in person during Box Office hours:
- Monday to Friday, 10:00–19:00
- Saturday, 12:00–19:00
Parking is available in the vicinity of the Baxter and the SACM. There are no fees for parking.
New at the Baxter: La Cuccina Restaurant
Discover La Cuccina, the Baxter’s brand-new restaurant, offering a mouthwatering harvest table where you pay by plate weight. From wholesome meals to irresistible cakes, it’s the perfect spot for a relaxed lunch, dinner or a coffee before a concert.
Explore the menu here.
SACM Concerts Annual Reports
Upcoming Events
19th Annual Schock Foundation Prize for Chamber Music
The nineteenth Schock Foundation Chamber Music Competition features top ensembles selected from the year’s chamber concerts competing in the final round of this annual showcase of chamber music at UCT.
29 September 2026
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UCT Symphonic Wind Ensemble
The UCT Symphonic Wind Ensemble, comprising of about forty-five under- and post-graduate students perform their second concert of 2026, conducted by Brandon Phillips, Head of Woodwind and Ensembles at UCT.
6 October 2026
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Alessandro Baricco Lecture Recital
Renowned Italian novelist, playwright and essayist, Alessandro Baricco, talks about one of his great passions, opera! With musical examples interwoven by Opera UCT, these events promise to be both enlightening and entertaining.
7 October 2026
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Save KMA (Kronendal Music Academy)
Join us at the Baxter Theatre for a Benefit Concert to save Kronendal Music Academy from closing. After 20 years transforming young lives through music, KMA needs your support to rebuild and reopen. An evening of music, hope and community.
8 October 2026
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