Aqua Festival for Cape Town's harbour

Chantelle Kidd, executive manager: strategic marketing at the V&A Waterfront commented: “The V&A Waterfront is renowned for being a world-class premium destination and for bringing amazing experiences to Capetonians and visitors alike. The AQUAFestival will be a magical escape into a watery world of music, song and dance within a breathtaking and inimitable setting. It offers something for everyone, from cultural enthusiasts to families. We are looking forward to creating spine-tingling experiences and lasting memories for our patrons throughout the festive season. AQUAFestival is simply the first of a number of V&A Waterfront Signature Events - a series of extraordinary experiences that could be held nowhere else other than the V&A Waterfront - which we will be rolling out over the near future. We are delighted to be partnering with Hunta Live and M-Net in this initiative.”

AQUAFestival is staged and conceptualised by creative producers Hunta Live, better known as the leading comedy company in South Africa.

The performers

Performances include the 53-piece Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, Cape Town City Ballet, home-grown international performers like FreshlyGround, Johnny Clegg, the Parlatones and the legendary Ladysmith Black Mambazo. See Jazz icons Judith Sephuma, Robbie Jansen and Gavin Minter, as well as several international guest performers perform their special music magic on this unique setting. From Tribute Shows like AQUAbba to H2Opera and AQUACircus, there will be entertainment for young and old alike.

Date: 15 December 2009 to 6 January 2010
Times: 2pm to 3pm - AQUACircus
8pm - evening performances (duration 90 to 100 minutes)
Note: a second 10.30pm performance is scheduled for 31 December

Venue: North Wharf, V&A Waterfront
Cost: Tickets available from Computicket and more info on www.aquafestival.com