ZEITZ MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART AFRICA

The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) stands as one of Africa’s most breathtaking architectural and cultural landmarks. Established in 2017 as a public, not-for-profit institution, the museum celebrates contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora. Today, it showcases extraordinary exhibitions and works by renowned local and international artists.

Beyond its celebrated art collections, Zeitz MOCAA also hosts some of the continent’s most remarkable events. Its beautifully designed spaces provide an exceptional setting for gala dinners, cocktail functions, weddings, product launches, conferences, private meetings and exclusive museum tours.

Furthermore, the museum combines striking architecture, panoramic views and world-class hospitality to create unforgettable experiences. Our experienced events team works alongside trusted catering, décor and production partners to ensure seamless planning and execution. As a result, every occasion becomes a memorable experience from start to finish.

Exterior of Zeitz MOCAA at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, showcasing its iconic architecture with Table Mountain in the background.
Interior of Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town, featuring striking geometric windows and panoramic views of Table Mountain at sunset.

UNIQUE ARCHITECTURE

World-renowned architect Thomas Heatherwick of Heatherwick Studio transformed the historic Grain Silo Complex at the V&A Waterfront into the architectural masterpiece that is Zeitz MOCAA today.

Originally, the building housed forty-two towering concrete tubes, each standing 33 metres high. Rather than removing its industrial character, Heatherwick embraced the building’s history and reimagined its unique structure. The result is an extraordinary combination of heritage, contemporary design and architectural innovation.

Today, this remarkable space offers an unforgettable setting for exceptional events. From dramatic architectural features to thoughtfully designed interiors, every detail creates a unique atmosphere. Together, these elements provide a striking backdrop where art, creativity and memorable experiences come to life.

EVENTS AT ZEITZ MOCAA

From high-end events to film shoots, Zeitz MOCAA offers an otherworldly venue hire experience attributed to its understated eccentric interior design and artworks that embody what modern Africa has to offer to the world. Each venue space in the museum is marked by its unique offerings able to cater to a spectrum of eventing needs depending on the type of event. We also provide in-house food and beverage offerings to compliment your events.

The event spaces we have to offer:

The Atrium is a collection of venues including our ground floor entrance, the Scheryn Arena, and the Atrium bowl and tunnels on the basement level. It incorporates the breath-taking backdrop of the carved-out silos that were previously used as grain silos. The Atrium can be used for cocktail events, weddings and product launches and can easily accommodate up to 250 people for cocktail events.

The Atrium bowl and tunnels are the center of Zeitz MOCAA, the heart of what once were grain silos. The glass ceilings of each silo (pictured right) allow for natural light to filter through and really shows off its beauty and the realization of its enormity. The Atrium bowl is a beautiful space to host cocktail events and weddings. The space can accommodate up to 60 people for cocktail events.

  • The Scheryn Arena is situated within the Atrium on the ground floor.
  • It’s the perfect venue to host conferences and smaller, more intimate cocktail events.
  • The Scheryn Arena is equipped with a fully functional PA system, as well as a projector and screen for presentations, online meetings or any other screenings.
  • The venue can accommodate up to 100 people cinema style, up to 80 people classroom style, and up to 120 people for a cocktail event.

The VIP meeting room & lounge is situated on our ground floor Level 0 and is perfectly suited for private meetings and gatherings. Depending on seating layout, the VIP meeting room can accommodate up to 10 guests seated for conferencing and lounge area 50 – 60 guests cocktail style. The meeting room also includes a big screen with HDMI connectivity for presentations or online meetings. Half day and full day venue hire rates are available.

Located on our 6th floor, this open-air venue is situated between the Silo Hotel and the Ocular Restaurant. The Rooftop Terrace is perfect for open air cocktail events and weddings. This venue has stunning views of the Silo District, Cape Town CBD, as well as Table Mountain, Devils Peak and Lions Head. The venue can accommodate up to 100 people for a cocktail event.

OCULAR Lounge & Events Space on Level 6 of the Zeitz MOCAA is a multi-functional event and eatery space which looks out onto the museum’s Rooftop Terrace. It truly is a breath-taking event venue which can accommodate up to 200 guests for cocktails and 180 people for a seated dinner in the Mountain Side Venue, which has a 270-degree view of Cape Town, and possibly the best view of Table Mountain in the city.

Zeitz MOCAA has hosted many private and commercial film and photo shoots since its opening. The venue has been used to shoot multiple weddings, social media content, movies, commercials and docuseries that have been broadcast all over the world , including Discovery Channel and Al-Jazeerah. For more information about booking the venue for filming or photo shoots, please contact us.

Looking to add something different to your event?

We offer curator-led tours for your event guests as an add-on to your event, so that your guests can get the full Zeitz MOCAA experience. With multiple world class exhibitions and gallery spaces on show, this adds an amazing touch to the event experience.

Zeitz MOCAA is more than just an event space. The core of Zeitz MOCAA is a contemporary art museum that has some of the most exclusive world- renowned artworks and exhibitions on show in Africa. Zeitz MOCAA offers private curator and curatorial assistant led tours for our local and international guests. To book a private tour, contact Zeitz MOCAA directly at tours@zeitzmocaa.museum

Zeitz MOCAA offers an annual membership to the public that has some amazing exclusive offerings. There are multiple tiers of membership offerings, each with its own unique benefits. We also have various Corporate Membership offerings that come with their own exclusive benefits.

For more information on Membership, please click here

Become a Member in one of the following ways

Please select your start date on Webtickets and click ‘Get Ticket’
(Memberships valid one year from the selected date)

For renewals click here, or visit Zeitz MOCAA:
Silo District V&A Waterfront, Cape Town 8002
(Terms and Conditions apply)

Please note that Memberships are non-refundable once they have been used. Membership cards will be issued electronically to your Webtickets profile. Membership cards are to be presented with valid ID and can only be used by the identified cardholder.

CONTACT US

PHONE
+27 63 756 1348

EMAIL
projects@zeitzmocaaevents.com

ADDRESS:
Zeitz MOCAA Events
6th Floor V&A Waterfront,
Silo District S Arm Road, Waterfront,
Cape Town, 8001, South Africa

OCULAR LOUNGE:
Monday – Sunday: 10h00 – 17h30

OCULAR EVENTS SPACE:
Please contact us for more information