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Hi Ground Culture Family, To everyone who voted: thank you. Genuinely. It happens because real people opened a link, clicked our name, and told the rest of the country that this little Cape Town comedy club is doing something worth shouting about. That’s you. We cannot thank you enough. To each and every single person that voted, bought tickets to a show or liked a post of ours. To our fellow nominees in the Best Show/Venue category and we wouldn’t be here without the scen
shelley6825
May 132 min read


7 Reasons To Brave The Cold Cape Town's Cold Weather
Cape Town, the next two weeks at Ground Culture are stacked. Whether you're after a laugh, a challenge, or just a great night out with good food and cold drinks , we've got something for you every single night. Here's everything coming up: 🧠 MONDAY 20 APRIL : Quiz Night Doors open: 7:00pm Think you know everything? Prove it. Our Quiz Night is back and it's the perfect way to kick off the week — bring your crew, sharpen your pencils, and battle it out for bragging rights. G
shelley6825
Apr 202 min read


Tol Ass Mo: Colourful Aura : Live at Ground Culture, 25 April
One of South Africa's most beloved comedians is coming to Observatory. Tol Ass Mo brings his show Colourful Aura to Ground Culture on Saturday 25 April 2026 and if you know Tol Ass Mo, you know this is not a show to miss. Tickets are R200 and Show starts at 7pm. Ground Culture is at 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory, Cape Town. Tol Ass Mo has built a massive following across South Africa with his unique blend of observational comedy, storytelling, and infectious energy. Colo
Ground Culture
Apr 81 min read


We have been nominated for a Savanna Comics' Choice Award for Best Show with Jaryd Pillay!
Big news from the Ground Culture family: Ground Culture Comedy , Cape Town's most beloved weekly comedy night, has been nominated for Best Comedy Festival or Show at the prestigious Savanna Comics' Choice Comedy Awards (CCCA) . And we could not be more proud or more fired up to bring this one home. Alongside our very own headliner and longtime Ground Culture collaborator Jaryd Pillay , this nomination is a recognition of everything we've been building right here in Observato
shelley6825
Mar 313 min read


Phil de Lange: Why Are You Like This? Live at Ground Culture
Cape Town's Phil de Lange is one of those comedians who makes you feel seen, sometimes uncomfortably so. His one-man show, 'Why Are You Like This?', is a sharp, funny and surprisingly honest look at the contradictions we all carry around but rarely admit to. Phil performs at Ground Culture on 7, 8, 9 and 11 April 2026. Tickets are R80 and available on Quicket as well as our website . Ground Culture is at 170 Lower Main Road, Observatory, an intimate venue where great c
Ground Culture
Mar 301 min read


The Best Comedy Shows in Cape Town Right Now
If you're looking for a great night out in Cape Town, you don't need to look further than Observatory. Ground Culture is part cosy daytime café and part buzzing comedy club. It has become one of the city's best kept secrets for live entertainment. Every Friday night, Jaryd Pillay hosts Grounded Comedy Nights, a tight, high energy show featuring some of the best comedians in the country. Tickets are just R100 and doors open at 8pm. Whether you're a comedy regular or it's yo
Ground Culture
Mar 241 min read
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