Greenmarket Square will pulse with music, culture, and community spirit on 16 December 2025. This is as Unity On The Square (UOTS) marks its fifth anniversary with a special tribute to one of the Mother City’s most cherished artists, Loukmaan Adams. Loukmaan celebrated his 50th birthday earlier this year.

“As I celebrate 50 years of life and over four decades in the arts, it’s incredible to see young talent, women, and communities come alive on the same stage, sharing their stories and creating opportunities,” says Loukmaan Adams.

Greenmarket Square will pulse with music

Following calls for a birthday concert, Loukmaan Adams and his wife and creative partner, Shaakirah Adams, chose instead to honour the milestone with the city that shaped him -right on the Square, where people gather, stories overlap, and culture lives.

“Unity On The Square is a celebration of creativity and community. Each year we see lives and stories transformed,” says Shaakirah Adams, Project Director.

Unity on the Square 2025

Established in 2021, Unity On The Square was born from a simple, powerful idea: to unite Cape Town through music, storytelling, dance, and heritage. Greenmarket Square, once a site of hardship during slavery, is now reclaimed as a place of joy, healing, and shared pride. On this historic ground, the cobblestones become a stage, celebrating resilience, diversity, and the soul of the Mother City.

Celebrating Five Years of Togetherness and Loukmaan Adams’ 50th

The 2025 edition will feature artists who have:

• Inspired

• Performed with

• Mentored

• Or shared creative spaces with Loukmaan over the years.

Expect:

• Soulful vocalists

• Dynamic dance showcases

• Live bands

• Cultural and heritage performances

Plus, local food trucks and vendors will bring flavours of the city to the square — making it a full-day celebration of music, food, and unity.

The Heart of Unity: Greenmarket Square

Unity On The Square is more than a festival; it’s an economic and creative lifeline.

In 2024 alone, the event:

• Created 305 paid opportunities for Cape Town artists, vendors, crew, and technical staff

• Elevated emerging performers

• Supported local small businesses

The Details:

Date: 16 December 2025
Venue: Greenmarket Square, Cape Town
Tickets: R50 on Quicket
Gates Open: 3 PM
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Bring your camp chair, sunhat, and good energy. Be part of Cape Town’s yearly celebration of unity, heritage, and homegrown talent.