Carnival Chaos & Metal Mayhem
(THE SHOW YOU DIDN’T KNOW YOU NEEDED)
We’re breaking all the rules of a standard lineup. A night of total musical collision. We’re pairing the heaviest riffs with the wildest theatrics for a line-up that shouldn't exist but absolutely demands to be heard.
Dukes of Note: (Balkan Rhythms / Gypsy Punk / Rock ‘n Roll). The Kings of Carnival Rock. A dark, theatrical explosion of Gypsy Punk and Balkan rhythms. It’s a circus, it’s a rock show, and it’s pure eccentric madness.
Ill System: These heavy weights blend nu-metal with infectious grooves, African percussion, reggae & hip hop into a sound that’s high-energy, raw, and unmistakable their own.
The Deets:
Where: Barcadia
When: 30 April 2026
Time: 9PM
Damage: FREE ENTRY
No Under 21’s
THIS AIN'T NO JOKE
Come join us this Friday the 3rd April for a paaaaaarty at @barcadiaza 🕺💃
It's free
It's fun
It's free
Doors at 6pm
Come buy merch
Love y'all x ❤️
📹: @tithoniar
🎉 🥁 🎸 🎷🎺
Get ready to level up your Friday night!
Nomadic Orchestra is bringing their high-energy brass vibes to Barcadia for a night of retro games and heavy grooves. Whether you’re there for the high scores or the dance floor, this is one you don’t want to miss and the best part? Entry is completely FREE!
Get in early to grab a drink and smash some high scores before the music kicks off.
📅 Date: Friday, 03 April ‘26
📍 Venue: Barcadia (62 Hout St, Cape Town)
⏰ Doors: 6pm
🎶 Music: 9pm
#Capetown #gig #bar #arcade #livemusic
Join us this Friday 27 March for one helluva throwback! We’re Celebrating 32nd anniversary of The @offspring Smash Album at the Barcade. Free entry with our usual free play arcade, drinks, food while @l.l.s.o_punk jams it from cover to cover.
Come relive the nostalgia! #liveshow #bar #drinks #capetown
THE OFFSPRING - SMASH Tribute.
LIVE at Barcadia - performed by L.L.S.O
It’s been over 30 years since 'SMASH' redefined the genre. We’re celebrating that legacy with a full-album tribute followed by a second set of punk anthems.
We're diving deep:
SET 1: The Offspring’s legendary album performed in its entirety from start to finish.
SET 2: A high-octane mix of NOFX and Rancid classics, plus original music from L.L.S.O.
Tag your crew in the comments and get ready for the pit! L.L.S.O is bringing the noise to Barcadia for a massive night of skate-punk history.
🔜 SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 27TH
📍Location: Barcadia
⏰️ Time: Show starts at 9:00 PM
🆓️ Entry: FREE SHOW
#TheOffspring #SmashAlbum #LLSO #Barcadia #LiveMusic PunkRock FreeEvents 90sPunk NOFX Rancid
Join @akingband for an intimate unplugged performance at Harringtons Cocktail Lounge on Thursday, 26 March.
Set in one of Cape Town’s most sophisticated boutique bars, this unplugged session strips away the wall of sound to focus on the song writing and vocal power that made aKING a household name.
Known for their powerful blend of melodic rock and emotionally charged song writing, has carved out a lasting legacy in South African music. Since their breakthrough debut Dutch Courage, the band has delivered radio favourites such as “Safe As Houses” and “You and I”, earning critical acclaim, multiple SAMA nominations, and a SAMA award for Best Alternative Album.
This special Unplugged Show offers fans a rare opportunity to experience their music in its rawest form — stripped back, atmospheric, and up close. Expect heartfelt performances, rich harmonies, and the kind of energy that has made aKING one of the country’s most respected live acts.
Grab a cocktail, order some half-price tapas, and settle in for a world-class performance and an unforgettable Thursday night of world-class South African music in the heart of the city.
Doors open from 16h00
Show starts at 19h00 sharp
Tickets available on Quicket
R200 – Seated (Shared tables/booths or full booth options available)
R150 – Standing
*Limited seating available — early booking strongly recommended.
Brought to you by Verse to Venue and @luvbuzzstudios
FREE SHOW ft PLUM + Metro Villa live at Barcadia
With special guests: Metro Villa
Venue: Barcadia, Cape Town
Date: Friday 27 February
Doors 18h00
Metro Villa - 20h30
PLUM - 21h30
Free event so bring all those Januworry friends who are still FebRECOVERYing.
PLUM brings their high-energy, spiritually loud live show to Barcadia for one explosive night in the heart of Cape Town. Expect crushing grooves, raw intensity, and a room-filling sound that hits hard and lingers long after the last note.
Joining them on the night are Metro Villa, a Cape Town alternative rock outfit known for infectious hooks, driving guitars, and powerful live performances that set the tone and warm up the floor.
Set inside Barcadia's iconic retro arcade bar — where neon lights, classic games, and nightlife collide — this show promises an electric atmosphere from start to finish.
This show lands hot on the heels of PLUM's new single release, so fans can expect fresh material alongside fan-favourite tracks — all delivered at full volume.
Live music. Arcade chaos. Big energy.
21+ venue
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@barcadiaza , Cape Town.
27 Feb.
How The West Was Lost, live for the first time.
@metro_villa opening the night.
No tickets needed this time. Just come join the party.
