NearMe lists 252 theatres across South Africa in all nine provinces. The largest numbers are in Gauteng (87), Western Cape (67) and KwaZulu-Natal (26). 86% of these entries include a phone number and 63% a website, so most can be checked before you travel.
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Showing 20 of 252 places we have on record in South Africa.
- The Masque Theatre37 Main Rd, Muizenberg, Western Cape+27 87 729 1657 / Website / Directions
- Fairtree Atterbury Theatre5th Floor, 4 Daventry St, Tshwane, Gauteng+27 12 942 5951 / Website / Directions
- Zeitz MOCAA Ocular EventsV&A Waterfront, Silo District, S Arm Road, Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 63 756 1348 / Website / Directions
- Die Centurion Teater123 Amkor Rd, Centurion, Gauteng+27 63 376 4982 / Website / Directions
- Theatre on The BayLink Street, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 438 3301 / Website / Directions
- Baxter Theatre CentreMain Rd, Cape Town, Western Cape+27 21 685 7880 / Website / Directions
- Rhumbelow Theatre56 Bartle Rd, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal+27 82 499 8636 / Website / Directions
- Soweto Theatrecnr Bolani Link and Bolani Rd, 2601 Bolani Rd, Soweto, Gauteng+27 11 930 7461 / Website / Directions
- Theatre of Marcellus64 Jones Rd, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng+27 11 928 1937 / Website / Directions
- Peoples TheatreCnr Hoofd street and, Civic Blvd, Johannesburg, Gauteng+27 82 450 6524 / Website / Directions
- Wits Theatre Complex24 Station St, Johannesburg, Gauteng+27 11 717 1372 / Website / Directions
- Market Theatre138 Lilian Ngoyi St, Johannesburg, Gauteng+27 11 832 1641 / Website / Directions
- The Savoy TheatreCorner Diaz Road &, Collett St, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape+27 63 414 1568 / Directions
- Lyric TheatreCorner Of Northern Parkway &, Data Cres, Johannesburg, Gauteng+27 11 248 5168 / Website / Directions
- Elizabeth Sneddon TheatreMazisi Kunene Rd, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal+27 31 260 2296 / Website / Directions
- Pieter Toerien Theatre1 Montecasino Blvd, Sandton, Gauteng+27 11 511 1988 / Website / Directions
- Feather Market Centre16 Baakens St, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape+27 41 506 7431 / Website / Directions
- Etienne Rousseau Theatre8 John Vorster Ave, Sasolburg, Free State+27 16 065 0022 / Website / Directions
- Adam Small Theatre ComplexVictoria Street, Stellenbosch, Western Cape+27 21 001 2958 / Website / Directions
- State Theatre301 Church St, Pretoria, Gauteng+27 12 392 4000 / Website / Directions
Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset and are shown as recorded there. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider. Details change, so please confirm by phone before you travel. We do not publish opening hours because our source does not carry verified hours.
The list shows the most complete records first: entries with a phone number and a street address come before those without, so you have something you can act on straight away.
Areas covered
The theatres we hold are spread across 106 towns and suburbs. The places with the most entries are Cape Town (30), Johannesburg (25), Durban (12), Tshwane (8), Bloemfontein (8) and Centurion (7).
Theatres by province
How the 252 entries are spread across the provinces, with the towns and suburbs that have the most in each:
| Province | Listings | Towns and suburbs with the most |
|---|---|---|
| Gauteng | 87 | Johannesburg (25), Tshwane (8) and Centurion (7) |
| Western Cape | 67 | Cape Town (29), Stellenbosch (4) and Delft (2) |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 26 | Durban (12), Pietermaritzburg (2) and Umhlanga (2) |
| Eastern Cape | 21 | Gqeberha (7), Makhanda (5) and East London (5) |
| Free State | 13 | Bloemfontein (8), Kroonstad (2) and Welkom (1) |
| North West | 6 | Klerksdorp (3), Vryburg (1) and Delareyville (1) |
| Mpumalanga | 6 | eMalahleni (2), Mbombela (2) and Secunda (1) |
| Northern Cape | 3 | Kimberley (2) and Victoria West (1) |
| Limpopo | 2 | Thabazimbi A (1) and Polokwane (1) |
21 further entries have no province recorded in our source, but still appear in the list above when they match.
What to check before choosing
- Phone ahead to confirm the business is still trading at the listed address. Our data comes from an open mapping dataset and can be out of date.
- Ask about prices, availability and opening times directly. NearMe does not publish prices or opening hours.
Contact details and directions
Of the 252 entries, 86% list a phone number, 63% a website and 91% a street address. Entries with map coordinates have a Directions link that opens Google Maps. Listings come from the open Overture Maps Places dataset. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, so please confirm details directly with the business.
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Frequently asked questions
How many theatres does NearMe list?
We have 252 on record across South Africa, with the most in Gauteng (87).
Which towns have the most theatres?
In our listings, Cape Town (30), Johannesburg (25) and Durban (12) have the most entries.
How many theatres are there in Gauteng?
We have 87 on record in Gauteng, mostly in Johannesburg (25), Tshwane (8) and Centurion (7).
Does NearMe show opening hours or prices?
No. Our listing source does not carry verified opening hours or prices, so please phone the business to confirm before you go.
Where does the listing information come from?
From the open Overture Maps Places dataset, last updated 10 August 2026. NearMe is an independent directory, not the provider, and details can change.