NASDAK Cape Town is one of South Africa’s most dramatically positioned event venues — a contemporary rooftop venue on the 26th floor of the Media24 Centre at 40 Heerengracht Street, Cape Town Foreshore, offering what reviewers consistently describe as unrivalled 360-degree panoramic views of Cape Town harbour, Table Mountain, Signal Hill, Lion’s Head, and the Mother City’s skyline in every direction. Described as the highest indoor and outdoor function space in Cape Town, the ironically named NASDAK (playing on the American stock exchange’s acronym while being as far removed from Wall Street as possible) has hosted politicians and pop stars, corporate launches and city weddings, charity disco nights and National Arts Council-funded dance productions — and has earned its reputation as the go-to Cape Town venue for events that need something different. NASDAK’s main area, terrace and Crous Bar offer amazing spaces that can be tailored to your needs. Close to the CTICC, major hotels, and the Cape Town CBD, with parking nearby and secure access via the Media24 Centre foyer.

The Building: Media24 Centre, Completed 1962, Renovated 2014

The Media24 Centre at 40 Heerengracht Street is one of Cape Town’s landmark buildings — a 26-floor, 93-metre skyscraper completed in 1962 (then known as the Naspers Centre and before that the Sanlam Centre) and renovated in 2014 with a new facade and interior redesign. As of 2026, it is the 14th-tallest building in Cape Town and a prominent feature of the Foreshore skyline. The building serves as the headquarters of Media24, one of South Africa’s largest mass media companies.

NASDAK occupies the building’s highest floor — the 26th — making it definitively the highest event venue in the city. The access experience is part of the arrival: two separate lifts bring guests to the 26th floor, and the first sight of the view upon stepping out is consistently described as breathtaking.

Four Event Spaces: Main Venue, Outdoor Terraces, and Crous Bar

NASDAK is one of the largest rooftop venues in the City of Cape Town and, situated on the 26th floor, is the highest indoor and outdoor function space. The venue comprises four distinct spaces:

The Main Venue — a fully functional space with two outdoor terraces that brings forth the perfect combination of indoor and outdoor synergy. Kitted with a laser projector and screen, PA system with roaming microphones, and an iPad for background music, it is described as the perfect plug-and-play venue solution. The hall seats a substantial number of guests and is multi-functional for conferences, dinners, performances, and celebrations.

The Two Outdoor Terraces — extending off the main hall, the terraces provide the open-air setting for drinks, pre-event socialising, and the full experience of being 26 floors above Cape Town. The outdoor terraces leading off the main hall are perfect for sipping drinks and watching the sun set over Lion’s Head.

The Crous Bar — the Crous Bar overlooks Cape Town’s working harbour and provides the perfect setting for sundowners, cocktail events, or intimate dinners.

Reviewers consistently describe the four spaces as providing a very secure, private location with a 270-degree view of Cape Town harbour and Table Mountain, with the flexibility to tailor-make the configuration for any event format.

The Views: Table Mountain, Harbour, Signal Hill, and the City

The view from NASDAK is the venue’s most powerful and consistent asset. Every reviewer mentions it: the views of the harbour and the iconic Table Mountain are unrivalled, and at night the experience is breathtaking. One reviewer described it as the venue that has the best views of the Mother City — all revamped and fabulous inside with awesome catering. Another noted 360-degree views of the city and foreshore — neat, clean, DJ was good. And: super venue with incredible views — wow!

One practical note from a reviewer: the wind on the outdoor terraces can be strong at 26 floors — guests planning outdoor time should be prepared for Cape Town’s famous south-easter.

Events: Weddings, Launches, Performances, Charity Events

NASDAK has hosted an extraordinary range of events across its years of operation:

• Corporate product launches and media launches — the venue’s official testimonial page quotes a client specifically praising the lekker playful and delicious menu and execution of a media launch
• Weddings — specifically described as awesome venue — the views are insane by a wedding guest
• Charity events — the SACH Disco (SA Children’s Home charity fundraiser) used NASDAK
• Dance productions — Un-Touched (Dance for All / National Arts Council, March 2025) performed at NASDAK Rooftop
• Shows and performances — attended a show here and the setting was amazing
• Cocktail parties and birthday bashes
• Conferences

Location and Access

NASDAK is at the 26th Floor, Media24 Centre, 40 Heerengracht Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001 — in the Foreshore precinct, close to the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), major Foreshore and CBD hotels, and national roads. Parking is available in close proximity. Secure access is via the Media24 Centre foyer.

Contact Details

Tel: 065 609 0236

For venue hire, event bookings, and enquiries, visit NASDAK’s official website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What floor is NASDAK located on?
A: NASDAK is located on the 26th floor of the Media24 Centre, making it the highest indoor and outdoor event venue in Cape Town. The venue is accessed via two separate lifts that bring guests to the 26th floor. The first sight of the view upon stepping out is consistently described as breathtaking.

Q: What views can guests expect from NASDAK?
A: NASDAK offers unrivalled 360-degree panoramic views of Cape Town harbour, Table Mountain, Signal Hill, Lion’s Head, and the Mother City’s skyline in every direction. Reviewers consistently describe the views as breathtaking, particularly at night. The outdoor terraces are perfect for watching the sun set over Lion’s Head.

Q: What types of events can be hosted at NASDAK?
A: NASDAK hosts weddings, corporate product launches, media launches, conferences, charity events, dance productions, shows and performances, cocktail parties, and birthday celebrations. The venue has hosted politicians and pop stars, and has earned its reputation as the go-to Cape Town venue for events that need something different. The main venue is multi-functional for conferences, dinners, performances, and celebrations.

Q: What event spaces are available at NASDAK?
A: NASDAK comprises four distinct spaces: the Main Venue (a fully functional space with laser projector and screen, PA system with roaming microphones, and iPad for background music), two outdoor terraces extending off the main hall, and the Crous Bar. The Crous Bar overlooks Cape Town’s working harbour and is perfect for sundowners, cocktail events, or intimate dinners. All spaces can be tailored to your event needs.

Q: What equipment is included at NASDAK?
A: The Main Venue is kitted with a laser projector and screen, PA system with roaming microphones, and an iPad for background music. It is described as the perfect plug-and-play venue solution. The venue is multi-functional for conferences, dinners, performances, and celebrations.

Q: Where is NASDAK located and how do I access it?
A: NASDAK is at 26th Floor, Media24 Centre, 40 Heerengracht Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, Western Cape, 8001. It is in the Foreshore precinct, close to the CTICC, major Foreshore and CBD hotels, and national roads. Secure access is via the Media24 Centre foyer, and parking is available in close proximity.

Q: What is the Media24 Centre building?
A: The Media24 Centre is a 26-floor, 93-metre skyscraper completed in 1962 and renovated in 2014 with a new facade and interior redesign. As of 2026, it is the 14th-tallest building in Cape Town and serves as the headquarters of Media24, one of South Africa’s largest mass media companies. NASDAK occupies the building’s highest floor.

Q: Is the outdoor terrace windy?
A: Yes, the wind on the outdoor terraces can be strong at 26 floors. Guests planning outdoor time should be prepared for Cape Town’s famous south-easter. Despite this, the outdoor terraces remain perfect for sipping drinks and watching the sun set over Lion’s Head.

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