Book a cultural facility

Our seven cultural facilities managed by The Western Cape Cultural Commission (WCCC), a public entity of our  Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport (DCAS), are available for hire. There are guidelines for events which outline what events we hire our facilities for, these differ between facilities. 

Organisations and government departments can submit applications for the use of the facilities. The facilities are to be utilised for activities related to the core mandate of the Commission, namely the promotion, development and preservation of arts and culture as referred to in the Western Cape Cultural Commission and Cultural Councils Act, Act 14 of 1998.

Facilities

Learn more about the facilities and their safe and tranquil environment in the various areas:

1. Melkbos Oppiesee at Melkbosstrand
2. Melkbos Cultural Centre at Melkbosstrand
3. Groot Drakenstein in Simondium, Paarl
4. Okkie Jooste in Stellenbosch - Please note this facility will be closed for major upgrade work as from 1 June 2024. Online bookings for this facility will only be open until 31 May 2024. 
5. Schoemanspoort in Oudtshoorn
6. Koekenaap in the West Coast
7. Bien Donné Manor House in Simondium, Paarl - (conference facility only)

Location

You're welcome to visit our Living Atlas of Facilities to locate your nearest facility. 

How to make a booking 

All bookings are made online

• All reservations must be accompanied with a detailed programme. (Log in to booking, click view, the top headings click documents, events programme and upload.)
• All proof of payments must be uploaded relating to each booking reference number. (Log in to booking, click view, the top headings, click documents, payment proof and upload.)
• It's vital to register your details as a new organisation prior to making a booking.
• For assistance please click on the Help icon to complete the booking successfully.
• Should you have any further enquiries, please contact 021 483 9541 between 07:30 and 16:00 or send an email to cultural.facilities@westerncape.gov.za

Terms and conditions

Please familiarise yourself with the terms and conditions before finalising your booking.

Credit Order Instructions and EFT form

All approved organisations/institutes should adhere to the reservations refund deposit process.

Please see the credit order instructions for further information and submit the completed EFT form to cultural.facilities@westerncape.gov.za.

Note that refunds are not applicable for individual persons but organisations/institutes only. 

Tariffs and usage policy

Please see the tariff register and cultural facilities usage policy for ease of reference.

Disclaimer: All clients to schedule an appointment with the cultural facility manager for the viewing of the facility - only between 09:00 and 15:00 on Mondays to Fridays. Please communicate with head office for the cultural facility contact details.