Shows
Live at the Baxter
Awaiting the Crescent: three nights at the Baxter Theatre Centre, 28 to 30 January 2027. Tickets are on sale now.
Live at the Baxter Theatre
Awaiting the Crescent
For the first time, Quloob un Nur brings the beauty of nasheed and Islamic devotional music to one of Cape Town’s iconic stages.
An evening of heritage, faith, storytelling and spiritual anticipation, celebrating the journey of Cape Town’s Muslim community: from its early beginnings, through generations of perseverance, to the vibrant community we know today.
Come together with family and friends to praise Allah, send salawat upon His beloved Messenger ﷺ, celebrate our heritage, and prepare our hearts for Ramadaan.
Hosted and narrated by Junaid Benjamin, an evening of nasheed, reflection and community.
- Thursday28 Jan20:00
- Friday29 Jan20:00
- Saturday30 Jan20:00
Concert Hall, Baxter Theatre Centre
Tickets only R180. Kept accessible, so everyone can be part of this special night.
Come for the story.Come for the nasheed.Come for the love of Allah and His Messenger ﷺ.Leave ready for Ramadaan.
Three nights. One community. One beautiful anticipation.
Upcoming
- Thursday 28 January 2027Tickets R180
Awaiting the Crescent
Concert Hall, Baxter Theatre Centre · 20:00
- Friday 29 January 2027Tickets R180
Awaiting the Crescent
Concert Hall, Baxter Theatre Centre · 20:00
- Saturday 30 January 2027Tickets R180
Awaiting the Crescent
Concert Hall, Baxter Theatre Centre · 20:00
Stages we have lit
Stages we’ve lit
From a first night at Cape Town City Hall in August 2023 to our own production on the same stage in May 2026.
- 2023, 2026
Cape Town City Hall
Main stage debut, and the Light Upon Light production
- 2023
Cape Town International Convention Centre
Among the first nasheed groups to perform at the CTICC
- 2025
Artscape Theatre
Alongside Mohamed Tarek on his South African tour
- 2024 to now
Community programmes across the Cape
Salatul Layl, gala evenings and gatherings