Madame Jojo’s
Cape Town, prepare yourself… Madame JoJo is opening her doors.
Nestled behind a discreet entrance on Barrack Street, Madame JoJo’s is a world where glamour meets chaos, elegance flirts with scandal, and velvet curtains reveal dazzling performers.
At the heart of it all is Madame JoJo, Cape Town’s Queen of Chaos, brought to life by celebrated South African drag artist and comedian Lilly Slaptsilli.
VELVET HOUR | 7PM–8PM
Settle in with handcrafted cocktails before the lights dim and the room comes alive.
MADAME JOJO | 8PM–10:30PM
A deliciously outrageous mix of cabaret, burlesque, drag, comedy, music and mischief, with a fabulous cast and surprises along the way.
Dress to impress. The weekly Best Dressed winner takes home a bottle of champagne. ??
After the show, kick off your heels, grab a drink and dance the rest of the evening away with DJs, go-go dancers and fabulous late-night energy. ??
This is Madame JoJo’s.
72 Barrack Street · Cape Town
Limited capacity. Come curious. Leave unforgettable.
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Madame JoJo’s Comes To Cape Town
Thursday nights are getting a glamorous new home in Cape Town.
From 20 August 2026, Madame JoJo’s transforms the Empire Lounge into an intimate cabaret experience inspired by London’s legendary nightlife venue. Hosted by Cape Town’s very own Madame JoJo, expect an evening of cabaret, burlesque, drag, DJs and surprise performances.
Your Thursday Night Line-up
Velvet Hour | 7pm – 8pm
Arrive early and enjoy half-price cocktails to start the evening.
Live Entertainment | 8pm – 10:30pm
Expect an exciting programme of cabaret, burlesque, drag performances and unexpected acts.
After Dark | From 10:30pm
As the performances draw to a close, the music takes over. DJs, go-go dancers and late-night entertainment keep the energy going into the early hours.
Enjoy a menu of delicious bar bites created exclusively for Madame JoJo’s, perfectly paired with handcrafted cocktails throughout the evening.
When: Every Thursday, 20 August – 1 October 2026
Where: 72 Barrack Street, Cape Town (Empire Lounge at Mavericks)
Tickets: Available exclusively on Quicket.
