St George's Unplugged 2026

St Georges Unplugged - Free Classical Lunch Concerts in the heart of the City.

1.15pm to 2pm every Tuesday and Thursday from 13 January to 26 March 2026

Unplugged Concerts offer classical music in an informal and friendly way, featuring a diverse selection of professional musicians from the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, the Cape Town Baroque Orchestra, freelance musicians, singers, as well as students from the SA College of Music, UCT.

Patrons are invited to sit, unwind, ‘unplug’ and contemplate through music in the iconic surroundings of St Georges Cathedral in the heart of the City.

2026 PROGRAMME:

Tuesday 13 January: Classical Guitar with James Grace

Thursday 15 January: The Grand Organ with Grant Brasler

Tuesday 20 January: Piano with Dane van Graan: works by Haydn, Hofmeyr, Johnson and Granados

Thursday 22 January: Ezakwantu African Ensemble: indigenous music from all over Africa- inspired by nature and cultural heritage

Tuesday 27 January: Singers from Opera UCT

Thursday 29 January: uHadi Experience with Odwa Bongo

Tuesday 3 February: Nebula Trio - Flute, Clarinet & Viola with Louisa Theart, Ferol-Joh Davids and Jana Smit

Thursday 5 February: Cupids Arrow with the Lutesong Consort

Tuesday 10 February: Piano with Isaac van der Merwe

Thursday 12 February: Classical Guitar with James Grace

Tuesday 17 February: Cello & Piano with Graham du Plessis & Tertia Visser

Thursday 19 February: Piano with Marlene Vlok

Tuesday 24 February: Ubuntu Brass Quintet

Thursday 26 February: Songs and Arias with Marcelle Steinmetz & students

Tuesday 3 March: Marimba Reflections with Dylan Tabisher

Thursday 5 March: Pieter Joubert Violin Trio

Tuesday 10 March: Ezakwantu African Ensemble

Thursday 12 March: Opera to Broadway with the Cadillac Trio

Tuesday 17 March: Organ and more with John Woodland

Thursday 19 March: Solo Cello with Rosamund Roth

Tuesday 24 March: Harp, Flute & Viola

Thursday 26 March: Finale Concert!

Concerts are free of charge as the Cathedral remains an open space for all, but donations are welcome to help fundraise with a minimum of 70% going to support running costs of the Cathedral, with the remainder to support running costs of the concerts (piano maintenance, marketing, front of house, etc). Facility for credit card and cash will be available at the door. Donations can also be made in advance here at Quicket. No tickets /advanced booking required. Sponsorship of the Artists fees is being raised separately. Please see below for details

The St George’s Unplugged was established with two primary objectives:

• To connect individuals to the historic and spiritual surroundings of St George’s Cathedral, offering an in-depth experience through music, with immediate support being raised through donations collected at the door to assist with maintenance and repairs.

• To connect people living in and visiting Cape Town to the diverse and high-quality classical music industry present throughout the year.

DONATE TO THE ARTISTS FUND FOR 2026

Sponsorship to cover the artists fees is required to ensure the series can exist.

• The accounts for the St George’s Unplugged are monitored and administered through the
• Kramer Concert Series Jubilee Trust – Registration No. IT 2416/2003 and registered Public Benefit Organisation (No: 930010115), which is exempt from paying income tax and donations made to it are free from Donations Tax.
• Kramer Concert Series Jubilee Trust
• Standard Bank, Acc: 10261506895
• Branch: 051001, Swift: SBZA ZA JJ
• Donations of any size are welcome – with suggested ticket donation from just R100 / $6 /£5 / E5.50. For those interested in providing significant support, we have established a Concert Patron category with suggested donations starting at
• R6000 / €300 / $350 / £250

Your support will make a lasting impact. Thank you for being part of this unique venture to celebrate classical music in the heart of the city.

We thank the Dean, Church Wardens and staff at the Cathedral for sharing this special space

We thank Fine Music Radio 101.3 for supporting live music in Cape Town (fmr.co.za)

and to Bazil Christians Tourguide – our ‘go-to’ for all cultural adventures. www.baztours.co.za

Who are We

Louise Howlett is a seasoned performer and concert organiser. She is the manager of the prestigious Cape Town Concert Series, mentors young artists and is an established singer in her own right. She is also a regular presenter on Fine Music Radio – South Africa’s only classical and jazz FM radio station. Her monthly Unplugged Newsletter connects audiences to classical & jazz events across Cape Town. www.louisehowlett.com

Bazil Christians has been a fully qualified tour-guide since 2019. Prior to that, for many years he was involved in theatre management – skills which he now brings to his tours where he turns the complex histories, geographies, and cultures of the Cape region into engaging stories and enhanced experiences, often incorporating classical and jazz performances into his tours. www.baztours.co.za

• 22 Concerts of classical music from 13 Jan to 26 March 2026
• 15pm to 2pm every Tuesday and Thursday
• featuring a diverse selection of professional musicians as well as students from the SA College of Music, UCT.
• Artists fees are raised in advance through private sponsorship
• Free Entry for All – nobody is turned away

Donations requested at the door