Isaiah Rashad Cape Town: In The City at The Ostrich, South Africa, 3 October
Key Facts
- Date and venue. Saturday 3 October 2026 at The Ostrich, an open-air event space on the Cape Town Ostrich Ranch in Philadelphia, north of the city. Quicket lists the day from 12 noon to 11 p.m.
- Who is playing. Isaiah Rashad, the Top Dawg Entertainment rapper from Tennessee, headlines his first South African visit. Quicket names Sinéad Harnett, rum.gold and YoungstaCPT in support, and Black Major adds the Cape Town DJ KDOLLAHZ.
- Why it matters. The day replaces part of Rocking the Daisies, the festival planned for 2 to 4 October at Cloof Wine Estate in Darling. Its organisers cancelled the 2026 edition in July and moved to one-day shows under the In The City name.
- Tickets. Quicket lists four price levels of R599 (about US$37), R699 (about US$43), R799 (about US$49) and R999 (about US$61). On 28 September the two cheaper levels showed as sold out.
- What to know. The event admits no one under 18. The venue sits outside the city centre, and no shuttle service had been published by 28 September.
Isaiah Rashad Cape Town takes place on Saturday 3 October 2026 at The Ostrich, where the In The City day brings the American rapper to South Africa for the first time, with tickets from R799 (about US$49) still on sale.
The American rapper Isaiah Rashad performs in South Africa on Saturday 3 October 2026. The show is the Cape Town date of In The City, held at The Ostrich in Philadelphia, north of the city.
Isaiah Rashad Cape Town: A Full Day at The Ostrich
In The City Cape Town runs on Saturday 3 October 2026. Quicket, the ticket seller, lists a start at 12 noon and a finish at 11 p.m.
That makes it an eleven-hour day rather than an evening concert. Time Out Cape Town describes a day party hosted by CRAYONS, followed by live sets into the night.
The address on the ticket page is the Cape Town Ostrich Ranch on Van Schoorsdrif Road, Philadelphia. The venue calls itself an open-air event space for festivals, weddings and private functions.
Who Is on the Bill
Isaiah Rashad is a rapper from Chattanooga, Tennessee, signed to Top Dawg Entertainment, the Los Angeles label also linked with Kendrick Lamar. His records include Cilvia Demo, The Sun’s Tirade and The House Is Burning.
Time Out reported in July that this trip is his first performance in South Africa. The Quicket listing likewise says he is coming to the stage for the very first time.
The British R&B singer Sinéad Harnett and the American soul singer rum.gold are named in support. YoungstaCPT, one of Cape Town’s best-known rappers, carries the local side of the line-up.
Black Major, a South African music site, reported in August that the Cape Town DJ KDOLLAHZ had joined the bill. It mentioned a wider group of local DJs without naming them.
How Rocking the Daisies Became In The City
Rocking the Daisies was due to run from 2 to 4 October 2026 at Cloof Wine Estate in Darling, on the West Coast. Its organisers cancelled the edition on 24 July, citing unforeseen circumstances beyond their control.
The festival’s statement promised automatic refunds within one to three business days. It also announced one-day shows in Johannesburg and Cape Town under the In The City banner instead.
Ticket sales for the Cape Town date opened the same day, according to the vendor data. Quicket names Steyn Entertainment as the organiser of the event.
Tickets and Prices
Quicket lists four ticket prices, without naming the tiers. They are R599 (about US$37), R699 (about US$43), R799 (about US$49) and R999 (about US$61).
When the page was checked on 28 September 2026, the R599 (about US$37) and R699 (about US$43) levels showed as sold out. The R799 (about US$49) and R999 (about US$61) levels, released on 9 September, were still on sale.
Dollar figures in this article use a rate of R16.32 to the US dollar on 28 September 2026. Card charges from foreign banks may add their own fees.
Getting to The Ostrich
Philadelphia lies north of Cape Town, well outside the city centre, and Time Out lists the day under the West Coast. The Quicket page links to a map for directions to the ranch.
Neither Quicket nor the venue’s own site mentioned a shuttle service by 28 September. Most visitors will need a car or a ride app, and a return trip late at night should be booked early.
Travelling in a group and agreeing a pick-up point before the show is sensible for a rural venue. Mobile signal and ride-app coverage can be patchier outside the city.
Practical Tips for Foreign Visitors
The Quicket page states plainly that no under-18s are admitted. Carrying a passport or other photo identification is the safest way to clear an age check at the gate.
An eleven-hour outdoor day in early spring calls for sun protection and a warmer layer for the evening. The venue has not published a bag policy or a list of permitted items.
Visitors who also want the Johannesburg edition can read our In The City Johannesburg guide. That day runs at Montecasino on Sunday 4 October with a partly different line-up.
What Has Not Been Announced
No set times had been published for any act by 28 September 2026. Quicket also gives no names for its four ticket levels or what each includes.
No venue capacity has been stated for the day. Whether the sold-out price levels return, or new ones are added, is also unclear.
FAQ
When and where does Isaiah Rashad play in Cape Town?
He headlines In The City on Saturday 3 October 2026 at The Ostrich, on the Cape Town Ostrich Ranch in Philadelphia. Quicket lists the day from 12 noon to 11 p.m.
How much do tickets cost?
Quicket lists R599 (about US$37), R699 (about US$43), R799 (about US$49) and R999 (about US$61). On 28 September only the R799 (about US$49) and R999 (about US$61) levels were still on sale.
Who else is on the Cape Town bill?
Quicket names Sinéad Harnett, rum.gold and YoungstaCPT in support of Isaiah Rashad. Black Major reported that the Cape Town DJ KDOLLAHZ has also joined the line-up.
Can under-18s attend the show?
No, the Quicket listing states that no under-18s are admitted. Visitors should bring photo identification such as a passport.
Sources
Quicket: In the City CPT presents Isaiah Rashad · Time Out Cape Town: What’s on in Cape Town this October · Time Out: Isaiah Rashad is still coming to South Africa, despite Rocking the Daisies being cancelled · Rocking the Daisies: official statement · Black Major: KDOLLAHZ joins In the City Cape Town line-up · The Ostrich Cape Town: venue
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Sources: Quicket (consulted 28 September 2026), Time Out Cape Town (25 September 2026), Time Out (24 July 2026), Rocking the Daisies (consulted 28 September 2026), Black Major (30 August 2026), The Ostrich Cape Town (consulted 28 September 2026).
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