Cape Town Events

Spring Wildflowers

The West Coast National Park incorporates the Langebaan Lagoon and wetland areas, which are the habitat of thousands of migratory and resident waterbirds, a rocky coastline with some beautiful sea views and beaches, and wildlife scattered about the interior bush. It also encompasses the...  see full details

Cape Argus Pick 'n Pay Cycle Tour

The Argus is the largest timed sporting event on earth, attracting more than 35,000 cyclists from around the world. The spectacle is watched by thousands who line the 67-mile (108km) route, which follows some of the Cape's most spectacular coastal scenery. The race is...  see full details

Cape Town International Jazz Festival

Ranked as one of the best jazz festivals around the world, the city of Cape Town comes alive for two days in March to the captivating beat of swinging jazz music from around the world. Hosting forty international and African stars, the CTIJF...  see full details

Shakespeare at Maynardville Open-Air Theatre

Inspired by the annual productions in London's Regent Park, Shakespeare has been performed every summer at the open-air theatre in Wynberg, generally performed with a local twist to add to the entertainment. On warm summer evenings many theatre-goers begin the evening by picnicking in...  see full details

Absa Cape Epic

The Absa Cape Epic has established itself as a prestigious international event, attracting a competitive field of riders eager to compete against the best or simply to finish the gruelling nine-day off-road race. The event has become the largest full service mountain bike race...  see full details

Two Oceans Marathon

Boasting some of the most spectacular scenery of any road event on earth, the Two Oceans has become the second most famous ultra-marathon (34.8 miles/56km) in South Africa after the Comrades Marathon. Runners race over and around the mountains of Cape Town every Easter...  see full details

Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts

Bring family and friends every Sunday afternoon to relax on the lawns with a picnic and a glass of wine as the sun sets behind the mountain, while listening to a mixed selection of classical and contemporary music. The setting provides for one...  see full details

Cape Times Waterfront Wine Affair

Featuring many of the Cape's top wine estates, producers and boutique wineries, with over 300 different wines to taste, the Wine Affair offers a unique opportunity to sample many of the Western Cape's finest wines under one roof. Chat to enthusiastic wine makers and...  see full details

Cape Gourmet Festival

Widely acknowledged as South Africa's premier food, wine, travel and lifestyle event, the annual Gourmet Festival is a blend of culinary events showcasing its restaurant industry to the rest of the world. It is the only African associate of the esteemed World Gourmet Club...  see full details

2010 FIFA World Cup (Cape Town)

The much anticipated 2010 FIFA World Cup will be held in South Africa, with matches scheduled at 10 stadiums in nine cities. This is the first time Africa will play host to the tournament and while local infrastructure is being upgraded to meet...  see full details

Hermanus Whale Festival

Celebrating the Southern Right Whale, the annual festival offers art and crafts, theatre, music, a half marathon and surf festival in addition to some of the best shore-based whale watching opportunities in the world. Hermanus boasts the world's only Whale Crier who alerts visitors...  see full details

Kirstenbosch Winter Concert Series

Come and enjoy Cape Town 's top musical talent in the warmth of the beautiful Silvertree Restaurant at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Tickets include a welcome drink and soup, and patrons are also welcome to have a main course or dessert and coffee during...  see full details

Mother City Queer Project (MCQP) Costume Party

Now in its 14th year, the 12-hour MCQP party is the biggest annual gay event in South Africa, attracting a diverse crowd of people from around the world. Each year party-goers come in teams dressed according to the theme that changes every year...  see full details

Cape Town Minstrel Carnival

Every New Year, thousands of minstrels take to the streets in a dazzling display of colourful satin uniforms, shiny parasols, painted faces and foot-tapping banjo tunes that accompany the traditional folk songs, many of Cape Malay origin. The parade is known colloquially as the...  see full details

J&B Met

One of the most prestigious and anticipated events on Cape Town's social calendar, the J&B Met is not only about thoroughbreds, but is a day of glamorous fashion, entertainment and sophistication, accompanied by J&B Scotch Whiskey. The R1.5-million prize money is in keeping with...  see full details