How To Celebrate Women’s Day in Cape Town

One of the most important public holidays of the year, National Women’s Day brings everyone from across the country together to celebrate the important women in our lives. From high teas to wellness talks and special live concerts, these are our recommendations for the most exciting events happening in celebration of Women’s Day.

Rose Mandala Breath Experience

This Women’s Day, conscious awareness organisation Manifest Productions invites 100 women to attend an intimate, guided breathwork class to relax and restore their minds on a celebratory day.

Designed to honour all kinds of women — leaders, mothers, creatives, and more — the Breath Experience starts with each woman contributing a single rose to the Rose Mandala altar, building a communal symbol in the heart of the room. Everyone is split into pairs, fostering a deeper sense of connection among the women as the event progresses throughout the morning.

The conscious exercise follows the stages of Soften, Release, and Integration & Return, with each breath helping regulate the nervous system and reduce stress. The journey is designed to take participants “beyond the thinking mind and into the deeper wisdom of the body”, while simultaneously pairing this with relational practices to build intimacy and safety within the group.

The event is primarily complimentary and offered by invitation, with only 100 women participating. A limited number of public tickets will be made available.

Women interested in attending can register their interest and join the waitlist on Quicket before the deadline on 3 August.

When: 9 August 2026 | 10.30am – 1.30pm | Doors open from 10am
Where: Rooftop on Bree, 170 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre

Totalsports Women’s Race

This annual Women’s Day celebration sees a sea of pink shirts run or walk either a 5km or 10km in solidarity with all women: mothers, aunts, sisters, and daughters alike. In line with its inclusive message and atmosphere, runners can enter in groups and go at their preferred pace.

The route begins in Darling Street in District 6 and ends at the Grand Parade Centre near the middle of town. Normal entries have closed; only those with valid vouchers can still register to join the country’s largest Nationwide Women’s Day Celebration.

Cost: R155 (10km) | R120 (5km) | R60 (Temp License). Normal entries are now closed, only those with a voucher code can still sign up. Registrations via Onreg.

When: 9 August 2026 | 8am (10km) | 8.30am (5km)
Where: Darling Street, District 6

Feastival Women’s Day Celebration

Feastival is back with their annual Women’s Day edition, hosted at the refined Cabo Beach Club with its oceanic views and tropical atmosphere.

Guests can experience Feastival’s most diverse event yet, including DJs, karaoke, sip & paint, gaming, cinema, award-winning chefs, a casino room, a secret dance floor, and more. Once again, Mi Casa are the musical headliners, bringing their array of hits like Jika and Turn You On, while the vibrant and social food truck market is one of the main attractions for those wanting to enjoy local food.

Cost: From R400 per person | R5000 (5 tickets + VIP table). Tickets available on Howler.

When: Saturday, 8 August 2026 | 6pm – 2am
Where: Cabo Beach Club, 12 S Arm Rd, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Simon’s Bay Mile – Women’s Day Swim

Returning for its sixth year, the Simon’s Bay Mile is an annual women-only swim that brings together women, young and old, to share their love of open water swimming and the ocean on Women’s Day. Swimmers start at Long Beach for a one-mile looped course of Simon’s Bay against the scenic backdrop of mountains and South African Navy ships. Along the way, the kelp forests of Simon’s Bay offer swimmers brief glimpses of marine life beneath the water, and swimmers are encouraged by friends and family on the beach.

Swimmers can compete in either a swimming costume or a wetsuit and must wear a brightly coloured swim cap of either pink, yellow, green, red, or orange. Each swimmer receives a surprise gift at registration, while participants under 18 and over 65 receive an extra little reward. The top five overall swimmers receive cash prizes, while there are additional categories for those in skins, wetsuits, and more.

Swimmers under 13 may only enter if they have, at minimum, a Lifesaving South Africa Level 2 Nipper Award.

Cost: R320 per person. Book via Entryninja.

When: Sunday, 9 August 2026 | 8.40am (u18) | 9am (Open)
Where: Starts and finishes at Simon’s Town Waterfront, False Bay

WILD! Women’s Day Burlesque Show

WILD! is a sensual, theatrical celebration of femininity, empowerment, and the art of burlesque this Women’s Day. After selling out in 2025, the sensual show is back, with a talented lineup of burlesque performers who entice, subvert expectations, and express themselves through bold performances that take up space in every way.

With the trendy Our Local as the backdrop, guests can enjoy one of the most extensive menus among the city’s popular cafes before the show starts, with dedicated breakfast, brunch, and lunch options. The performance is for everyone, regardless of gender or orientation, and no racism, sexism, ableism, xenophobia, homophobia or transphobia is tolerated.

Cost: From R280. Tickets available on Quicket.

When: Sunday, 9 August 2026 | 7pm – 10pm
Where: Our Local, 117 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town

The Ember Table at Siyalima

Siyalima, the flagship restaurant at Hazendal Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, hosts The Ember Table throughout August, a three-course menu built around fire cooking. Confit kingklip with smoked fish velouté opens the meal, followed by chargrilled dry-aged Denver steak with nori crust and truffle jus, and a banana-rum cake dessert to close. Each course is paired with wines from the Bottelary Hills and Estate Collection ranges, crafted under cellarmaster Kiara Scott Farmer, who became South Africa’s youngest female head winemaker at 26 in 2019 and later won the Diners’ Club Winemaker of the Year award, the first woman of colour to receive the honour. Bookings are made via the estate’s website or Dineplan. Free parking is available on site.

When: 1 to 31 August 2026 | Tues to Sun 12pm to 4pm (lunch) | Tues to Sat 5.30pm to 8pm (dinner)
Where: Hazendal Wine Estate, Bottelary Road (new entrance via Ronelle Street/Kruis Street), Stellenbosch

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Zanele Muholi Returns to SA

Durban-born multimedia artist and creative Zanele Muholi is bringing an exhibition back home after years of teaching and exhibiting across the globe, making its South African debut at Southern Guild in the V&A Waterfront.

Kanye Nawe was a major attraction while exhibiting overseas, even winning the 2026 Hasselblad Award, widely considered the most prestigious international photography prize. Muholi sees the exhibition as an educational experience that shows the importance of caring for others, regardless of race, gender, or sexuality, and of passing that understanding on to future generations.

After years of their work being exhibited abroad, Kanye Nawe finally gives South Africans the chance to experience Muholi’s boundary-pushing, multimedia artworks that centre black queer experiences, celebrate visibility and intimacy, and confront violence and erasure.

The exhibition is free for all to visit and experience. More information is available on the Southern Guild website.

When: 18 July – 10 September 2026 | 9am – 5.30pm | Closed on Sat & Sun
Where: Southern Guild, Silo 5, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Women’s Day Yoga and Dive Special

The Two Oceans Aquarium is running a Women’s Day special that pairs a sunrise yoga session overlooking the I&J Ocean Exhibit with a guided scuba dive among the aquarium’s marine life. The package includes refreshments after the yoga session and is open to both certified divers and first-timers, with no prior scuba experience required. Guests are asked to bring a yoga mat, swimsuit and reusable water bottle. Spaces are limited and bookings are made directly with the aquarium’s dive school by email. The experience runs across three mornings around the Women’s Day public holiday.

Cost: R1650 per person. Book through their website.

When: 8 to 10 August 2026 | From 6.30am
Where: Two Oceans Aquarium, Dock Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Ekphrastic Poetry Evening

Norval Foundation hosts a generative writing workshop inspired by Portia Zvavahera’s Tanda rima exhibition, which explores dreams, memory and lived experience through layered, dreamlike paintings. Participants engage with ekphrastic writing, a technique in which poets respond directly to visual art. The session is open to experienced writers and newcomers alike and is led by writer-teacher Tayla Paige. Tickets include a glass of wine and full access to the museum’s galleries. The workshop takes place in Gallery 1, where Zvavahera’s rhythmic, oil-ink paintings on themes of motherhood, care and spirituality provide the creative starting point for the evening.

Cost: R350 per person. Tickets available on Quicket.

When: 13 August 2026 | From 7pm
Where: Norval Foundation, Gallery 1, 4 Steenberg Road, Tokai, Cape Town

V&A Record & Music Fair

The V&A Record & Music Fair returns to the Watershed with a celebration of vinyl culture, bringing together collectors, music lovers and casual browsers. Dozens of traders showcase thousands of records spanning genres and eras, alongside band merchandise, vintage tees and other music-related collectables. Live DJs play throughout the day, keeping the space filled with an evolving soundtrack. The fair is free to attend and forms part of the V&A Waterfront’s free entertainment programme for the second half of 2026, alongside two further editions in October and December.

When: 8 August 2026 | 10am to 2pm
Where: Watershed Upper Level, 17 Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town

Carmién Tea Interactive Lunch Experience

The all-in-one tea brand is hosting a special Women’s Day event, combining health and wellness with fine dining for an early celebration of Women’s Day. With rooibos as the special focus, MasterChef South Africa winner Kamini Pather and former food editor for Huisgenoot and You are serving a set of acclaimed dishes and drinks, while simultaneously tackling important women’s health issues.

They are joined by Dr Ledivia Strauss, a health practitioner with a special interest in hormonal health, gut health, and wellbeing, leading the way on all-inclusive discussions of balancing hormones and nutrition to perimenopause. Every guest gets to ask pivotal health and wellness questions and spend time with dedicated professionals, all while enjoying welcome drinks and good food along the way.

Cost: From R500 per person. Book now on Quicket.

When: Saturday, 1 August 2026 | 11am – 2.30pm
Where: Food Jams, 45 Yew St, Salt River, Cape Town

The Hilarious Deep Amazing Comedy Show

South African comedy star Gilli Apter finally brings her internationally touring stand-up show to Cape Town, after selling out in Johannesburg for over two years. The show keeps up with the times, as Apter discusses everything from AI and Botox to ADHD and local politics, all in one limited run in the Mother City.

Starting out at open mics in her native Johannesburg, Gilli Apter has become one of the most influential voices in South African comedy, with The Hilarious Deep Amazing Comedy Show playing to sold-out rooms in some of the biggest cities in the world, including London, Sydney, Amsterdam, Madrid, and more. Those who want a glimpse at her relatable stories can find her stand-up special, Only Jokes Allowed, available on Netflix, and her appearance on Trevor Noah’s Nationwild, to see her work before going to the live show.

The special Women’s Day show features Apter alongside other local comics for an evening of celebrating life as a woman in your forties. The lineup is TBD.

Cost: From R240 per person. Book now on Quicket.

When: 7 – 9 August 2026 | 8pm – 9.30pm | 6pm – 7.30pm (Sun only)
Where: Homecoming Centre (Avalon Auditorium), 15 Buitenkant St, District Six, Cape Town

Cape Wheel Winter Views

The Cape Wheel offers a 360-degree view of Cape Town from the V&A Waterfront, with 30 fully enclosed, air-conditioned cabins rising 40 metres above ground across a four-revolution ride. Landmarks visible from the wheel include Table Mountain, Robben Island, Signal Hill and Cape Town Stadium. Shorter winter days make sunset rides easier to catch, with the city lit in golden hour light before the wheel closes. A VIP option adds tinted windows, leather seats, a glass floor and a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine or non-alcoholic Appletizer. Two cabins are wheelchair accessible. Seniors receive half-price rides daily, and a free ride is available on a visitor’s birthday.

Cost: R180 (SA adults) R275 (non-SA adults) | R95 (children 4-17) | U3 free. Tickets available on Webtickets.

When: Mon to Thu 11am to 9pm | Fri, Sat & public holidays 10am to 10pm | Sun 10am to 9pm
Where: Cape Wheel, The Lawns, Breakwater Boulevard, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

TLC Women’s Day Brunch

Women of all ages can join this variety event meant to connect women from across generations, under the theme “Still Becoming”. Attendees can expect inspiring speeches from multiple guest speakers, auction and raffle prizes, a Silent Disco activation, an elegant brunch experience, and the opportunity to make new friends and hear their stories in an inclusive space overlooking the ocean.

For the women who want to discuss important women’s topics, enjoy some food, and stand a chance to win exciting prizes, the TLC Women’s Day Brunch is dedicated to creating a warm and inviting platform.

Cost: R395 per person. Book now on Quicket.

When: Saturday, 8 August 2026 | 9am – 12pm
Where: Blaauwberg Beach Hotel, 106 Beach Blvd, Bloubergstrand, Cape Town

Pretty Loud Presents Women’s Day

To celebrate the women in Cape Town’s thriving music scene, Pretty Loud is bringing together some of the most dynamic up-and-coming musicians to perform a varied live show at an intimate acoustic venue known for platforming emerging talent.

The event’s headliners include powerful singer-songwriter Keely Crocker, award-winning and genre-defying guitarist Grace De La Hunt, SAMA-nominated punk musician Mila Smith, and Amy Tjasink, known for her recent #1 single, Feels Like Mzansi.

Pretty Loud is one of South Africa’s fastest-growing music communities, led by and dedicated to creating opportunities for women by organising events, helping young artists with networking, and developing them into the next generation of popular musicians in the country.

Cost: R180 per person. Book now on Quicket.

When: Saturday, 8 August 2026 | 6pm – 9.30pm
Where: Cafe Roux, Chapmans Peak Dr, Noordhoek, Cape Town

Blaauwberg Beach Hotel Winter Escape

Blaauwberg Beach Hotel, on the Blue Flag shores of Blouberg Beach, is marking winter with a new seasonal menu at WAVES Restaurant. Designed by Executive Chef Duncan Pontac, the Italian-inspired menu includes chicken gnocchi soup, slow-braised lamb shank, penne with shredded beef brisket and saffron prawn risotto. At Pebbles Gin and Cocktail Lounge, guests can watch sunset over Table Mountain with a curated gin and cocktail list, alongside Thursday karaoke nights and DJ sets on selected weekends. The hotel’s 140 rooms overlook the ocean, with a heated pool, jacuzzi and gym for guests. Ohana Beauty and Wellness Spa offers massages, couples’ treatments and express options on-site.

Where: Blaauwberg Beach Hotel, 106 Beach Boulevard, Blouberg, Cape Town

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London With Love: An Afternoon Tea

Cape Grace’s Heirloom restaurant hosts a collaboration with London’s Savoy Hotel, both part of the Fairmont portfolio, running from mid-July to mid-September. Members of the Savoy’s team travel from London to co-create the menu with Cape Grace staff, bringing a tea tradition spanning more than 137 years to the V&A Waterfront. A reimagined Peach Melba honours Auguste Escoffier, the Savoy’s original head chef, often credited as a founder of modern French cuisine. Filled scones from the Savoy’s in-house bakery Scoff accompany savoury dishes including smoked snoek pate, chicken roulade and braised leek tartlet. Seatings run daily at Heirloom, which overlooks the marina and Table Mountain.

Cost: R750 per person (includes bubbles or iced tea)

When: 17 July to 13 September 2026 | 1.30pm to 3pm (seatings)
Where: Cape Grace Hotel, W Quay Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town

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Iziko Museums of South Africa

In honour of Women’s Day, Iziko is hosting a full-day festival with a range of activities and experiences for women to enjoy. The day starts with a Women’s Wellness Experience guided by yoga instructor Meghan Pietersen, with guests participating in self-care in the calming Company Gardens. Registration is free.

The afternoon activity sees a panel of inspiring women, including social justice advocate Professor Thuli Madonsela, feminist entrepreneur Babalwa Mbuku, RSG radio producer Martelize Brink, Good Hope FM’s Leigh-Anne Williams, and television personality Thembisa Mdoda-Nxumalo, discuss important women’s topics in an extensive long table dialogue. The conversation focuses on leadership and innovation, and how women can shape South Africa’s future. Tickets are R350 per person on Webtickets.

Finally, the night ends with a Musical Tribute to Women, with soul and jazz musicians taking over the Iziko Town House in Greenmarket Square. The evening is headlined by award-winning soul artist Brian Themba, alongside Qaqamba, Sama Yoyo and the Nala Collective Jazz Ensemble, acting as the final celebration of womanhood on the historic day. Tickets are R350 per person on Webtickets.

Cost: R700 per person (full-day admission, all-inclusive). Book now on Webtickets.

When: Saturday, 8 August 2026 | 9am – 10.30am (Women’s Wellness) | 12pm – 3pm (Long Table Dialogue) | 6pm – 9pm (Musical Tribute)
Where: The Company’s Garden Lawn, 12 Government Ave, Cape Town City Centre (Women’s Wellness) | Iziko South African Museum, 25 Queen Victoria St, Gardens, Cape Town (Long Table Dialogue) | Old Town House, 149 Longmarket St, Cape Town City Centre (Musical Tribute)

Exhibitions at Norval Foundation

Norval Foundation presents Tanda rima, a solo exhibition by Harare-based painter Portia Zvavahera, internationally recognised for expressive, rhythmic works that move between the physical and spiritual worlds. Her paintings, made with oil-based printing ink, give visual form to dreams, memories and lived experience. The exhibition’s title translates loosely from Shona as chase away the darkness, building on Zvavahera’s 2023 Cape Town show Pane rima rakakomba. Rooted in the language in which the artist lives and dreams, the works form an intimate, vulnerable narrative shaped by motherhood, care, spirituality and transition. Zvavahera has exhibited internationally with David Zwirner and Stevenson.

Alongside the exhibition, there is a curator-led walkabout of Tanda rima on 30 August, free for Norval members. General admission covers the sculpture garden and all nine gallery spaces.

Alongside the gallery’s other current exhibitions, Norval Foundation presents Irma Stern: A Life of Displacement, the opening exhibition in a new multi-year collaboration with the Irma Stern Trust and Nedbank. Drawing on Stern’s extensive personal archive, the show traces the travels, geopolitical upheavals and cultural displacement that shaped one of South Africa’s most celebrated modernists. Rarely seen works, travel artefacts and personal documents accompany the paintings. The exhibition opened following the 2025 closure of the Irma Stern Museum at The Firs, ensuring her legacy remains publicly accessible during the museum’s closure.

Cost: Day Pass: R220 (African Nationals) R330 (International) R110 (18-24) | U18 free. Tickets available on Webtickets.

When: Now to 17 August & 6 September 2026 | Wed to Sat 10am to 5pm | Sun 10am to 4pm | Closed Mon & Tues
Where: Norval Foundation, Gallery 1, 4 Steenberg Road, Tokai, Cape Town

Erinvale High Tea

With picturesque views of the Helderberg, Erinvale is offering women the opportunity to indulge in a thoughtfully curated high tea experience that goes above and beyond regular dining. Guests are welcomed into a special Pamper Lounge and treated to a complimentary hand or shoulder massage before tucking into sweet and savoury treats, fine teas, and freshly brewed coffee.

Menu highlights include smoked trout roulades, BLT oopsies and chicken liver parfait, freshly baked scones, and peppermint crisp macarons, while professional violinist Karel Landman gives the afternoon a calming soundtrack. The meal is complemented by a specially curated Ginologist pairing, with alcohol-free alternatives available for those who don’t drink.

Finally, every attendee receives a surprise gift courtesy of Erinvale Spa.

Cost: R550 per person (all-inclusive). Reservations can be made by contacting [email protected] or calling +27 21 847 1160.

When: Sunday, 9 August 2026 | 11am – 3pm
Where: Bloom Restaurant, 1 Erinvale Ave, Somerset West, Cape Town

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Swingtime: Cape Town City Ballet

Cape Town City Ballet brings Sean Bovim’s Swingtime to Stellenbosch following a sold-out run at the Maynardville Festival earlier this year. First staged in 2003, the ballet follows Mr Bojangles, owner of a swing club, as he looks back on old romances and adventures from the Big Band era. Set to the sounds of Doris Day, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington, the production combines solos, duets and ensemble numbers in a shorter, livelier format than a traditional full-length ballet. It marks the company’s first performance in the Winelands. Cape Town City Ballet, founded in 1934 as the UCT Ballet Company, is one of South Africa’s longest-running dance companies.

Cost: R225 to R350 per person | Student R175 (Pick n Pay outlets only). Tickets available on Webtickets.

When: 7 & 8 August 2026 | Fri 7pm | Sat 2.30pm & 6pm
Where: Adam Small Theatre Complex, 15 Victoria Street, Stellenbosch Central

Twelve Apostles’ Luxury High Tea

High tea at the Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is served seven days a week across three sittings in The Leopard and The Conservatory, both overlooking the Atlantic. The standard menu includes cream puffs, chocolate brownies and macarons, while a dedicated vegan high tea features Chef Gina’s plant-based dairy-free scones, coconut panna cotta and banana and oat cookies. The dual menu options make it a flexible pick for groups with different dietary needs, including a Women’s Day gathering where not everyone eats the same way. Booking is required through the hotel’s website.

Cost: R575 per person. Book through their website.

When: Daily | 10am, 12.30pm & 3pm
Where: Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, Victoria Road, Oudekraal Nature Reserve, Cape Town

Zeitz Women’s Day Workshop

Inspired by the work of Cauleen Smith, creator of the Afflict the Comfortable, Comfort the Afflicted exhibition, Zeitz MOCAA invites women to join for an afternoon of art, tea, and bubbles. The main attraction is an ikebana experience, a Japanese technique of flower arranging that focuses on minimalism, asymmetry, and calming the artist.

More details are soon to follow.

When: Saturday, 8 August 2026 | 10am – 6pm
Where: Zeitz MOCAA, S Arm Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town

Maxwell

Multi-award-winning American R&B and neo-soul icon Maxwell brings his sultry, smooth vocals to GrandWest on the Women’s Day long weekend, 30 years after his debut album.

Known for beloved ballads like This Woman’s Work, Pretty Wings, and Sumthin’, Sumthin‘, Maxwell has won 3 Grammy Awards, 6 Soul Train Awards, and 2 NAACP awards – putting him firmly in legendary status as part of R&B and soul history.

Listeners are set to be treated to his signature smooth vocals, energetic stage presence, and a crowd fully in sync with every note.

Cost: From R1250 per person. Book via Webtickets or at Pick’n Pay stores nationwide.

When: Tuesday, 11 August 2026 | From 4pm
Where: GrandWest, Grand Arena, 1 Jakes Gerwel Dr, Acacia Park, Cape Town

Afternoon Tea at the Nellie

Arguably the Mount Nelson’s most sought-after service, their Afternoon Tea is a favourite for birthdays, post-graduation ceremonies, and any other big event that deserves an indulgent, luxury celebration. It offers over 60 fine, loose-leaf teas for those wanting an authentic experience, single-origin coffee from Ethiopia and Rwanda for the more adventurous, and sweet treats made by their acclaimed, dedicated pastry chef.

The food includes fine cakes and finger sandwiches, delicately arranged in tiers, with live piano music further enhancing the laid-back afternoon atmosphere. The savoury menus change seasonally, although there are dedicated options for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free guests. Nellie, the hotel house cat, is also known to make appearances during this time, particularly when the sun is out.

To book a spot at Afternoon Tea, please contact via email ([email protected]) or book via Dineplan.
When: Monday – Sunday | 11am – 3pm

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TANG Women’s Day

This refined annual event brings together fine-dining, contemporary fashion, and luxury drinks into one all-encompassing evening. At this year’s edition, acclaimed South African designer Elrico Zarr is debuting his Women’s Month collection, inspired by and dedicated to his wife, Ritza Bellingan.

Professional models show off the new line, as guests indulge in a classic TANG Izakaya-style lunch that takes a modern approach to Japanese seafood dining. Guests are welcomed with a glass of Moët & Chandon, and the day also features a limited-time NARS beauty activation alongside luxury fragrance gifts for each guest from Issey Miyake and Narciso Rodriguez.

Cost: R900 per person. Reservations can be made on Dineplan or via +27 76 652 8972 or [email protected]

When: Monday, 10 August 2026 | 12pm – 4pm
Where: TANG (V&A Waterfront), 19 Breakwater Blvd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town

Amura by Ángel León

Amura, the new flagship restaurant at Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, marks the first venture outside Spain for Michelin-starred chef Ángel León, known internationally for his ocean-focused cooking. The restaurant is a joint project with his brother Carlos, rooted in their father’s maritime background. Head Chef Guillermo Salazar leads the kitchen, drawing connections between Andalusian and Cape culinary traditions through dishes built around elemental seafood flavours. The drinks list includes ocean-aged wines and bespoke spirits made with local producers. The dining room, designed by Tristan du Plessis, takes cues from the poetry of the sea and the interiors of early twentieth-century ocean liners.

When: Tues to Sat 12.30pm to 3pm (lunch) | 6.30pm to 10pm (dinner)
Where: Mount Nelson Hotel, 76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town

Future Found Sanctuary Stay

Future Found Sanctuary, a private mountainside estate in Hout Bay, is offering two South African resident packages through August. Stay 2 and Save 10 per cent rewards longer bookings with a discount, while the Family Experience Package includes a complimentary suite upgrade, a family meal and a movie night with hot chocolate and popcorn. Guests can explore hiking trails starting on the property, book treatments at the Sensorium Spa, relax by the pool or visit the nearby Constantia Winelands. Accommodation ranges from architecturally designed Forest Pods to exclusive-use villas with private gardens. The estate is around 30 minutes from Cape Town’s city centre.

Cost: From R4455 per room per night (Stay 2 & Save 10%) | From R6730 per night for 2 adults & 2 children (Family Experience)

When: Offers available until 31 August 2026
Where: Future Found Sanctuary, 10 Hunters Way, Hout Bay, Cape Town

Bay Harbour Market

Bay Harbour Market is housed in a converted fish factory on the Hout Bay waterfront, bringing together more than 100 stalls of South African crafts, art, jewellery, leather goods and stationery. Live musicians perform throughout the market’s hours, adding to its warehouse-style atmosphere. The food hall covers Cape Malay dishes, fresh seafood, sushi and international options, with vegetarian, gluten-free and Banting-friendly choices available from local farmers and producers. The market is wheelchair accessible, with ample on-site parking, making it a straightforward weekend outing for families and groups.

When: Fri 5pm to 9pm | Sat & Sun 9.30am to 4pm
Where: Bay Harbour Market, 31 Harbour Road, Hout Bay, Cape Town

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Prima Facie

How Now Brown Cow presents the South African premiere of Suzie Miller’s award-winning Prima Facie, directed by celebrated theatre maker Neil Coppen, whose previous credits include Isidlamlilo/The Fire Eater, Animal Farm and Tin Bucket Drum.

The production is a one-woman performance that tackles gender-based violence and the challenges survivors face as they navigate the justice system. Danica De La Rey Jones, known for Hunting Jessica Brok, Unseen and For Colored Girls, performs the role of Tessa, a brilliant young barrister who climbs her way up from working-class origins to the top of her profession. Tessa believes in the legal system until a brutal attack turns her world upside down, forcing her to navigate the same system she once championed.

Cost: R250 per person. Book now on Webtickets.

When: 4 – 29 August 2026 | From 8pm (Tue – Sat) | From 3pm (Saturday matinee)
Where: Baxter Studio, Baxter Theatre Centre, Main Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town

The Rockefeller Hotel Staycation

The Rockefeller Hotel in Cape Town’s Foreshore is offering two winter packages ahead of the warmer months. Stay, Sip and Settle In pairs a city-facing room upgrade with a curated dinner and a glass of Franschhoek Cellars wine, while Reset at the Rockefeller adds a 30-minute treatment at the in-house Pure Awakening Spa, which also offers massages, facials and manicure and pedicure treatments. Guests have access to the hotel’s rooftop pool and lounge, Studio, along with Rockefeller Plaza’s all-day dining menu. The four-star hotel is within walking distance of the Artscape Theatre, CTICC and V&A Waterfront.

Cost: Stay, Sip & Settle In: from R2300/night | Reset at the Rockefeller: from R2200/night | Rooms from R1700/night (double occupancy)

When: Available until 31 August 2026 | Check-in from 3pm | Check-out at 12pm
Where: The Rockefeller Hotel, 12 Christiaan Barnard St, Foreshore, Cape Town

Women’s Health Expo 2026

The Women’s Health Expo is a social event for women to meet, discuss, and engage with women’s health in a variety of ways. The event is dedicated to all women on their wellness journey, whether complete beginners or already deeply invested in self-care.

Guests enjoy guided classes and experiences, inspiring talks on women’s health and wellness, free health screenings for a variety of issues, and a wellness market with local entrepreneurs and wellness practitioners. There are various fitness exercises, including Pilates, yoga, and HIIT. The speaker list includes Dr Elsa Du Toit, Marissa Brendel, Dr Russell Cooper, and Angela Shurina.

Every attendee receives an R500 shopping voucher to spend either online or in-store with the event’s official fashion partner.

Cost: R150 per person. Book now on Quicket.

When: 15 August 2026 | 9am – 6pm
Where: Premier Hotel Cape Town, 1 Marais Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town

Winter Flames at ROOI Grillroom

ROOI, the South African-focused grillroom at One&Only Cape Town, is serving a four-course Winter Flames menu through August. The meal opens with cauliflower soup and a rooikrans-charred butternut barley course, before a choice of three mains: prime rump steak with samp and beans, fennel-spiced grilled kingklip, or a charred cabbage dish for vegans. Dessert is a sticky date, pecan and walnut crumble. The restaurant’s regular menu draws on braai traditions, with dishes including South African Wagyu, aged mutton and flame-grilled rock lobster, alongside a wine programme featuring boutique local vineyards and a Cap Classique cart.

Cost: R695 per person

When: Available until 31 August 2026 | Daily, from 6pm to 10pm
Where: ROOI, One&Only Cape Town, Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town

Cape Town Swing

Cape Town Swing runs beginner-to-advanced classes in lindy hop, charleston and solo jazz, alongside regular social dance sessions. Beginner classes use a rotating partner system with non-gendered roles, so no dance partner is required to join. Improver and intermediate classes build on the basics for those with more experience, while social dancing sessions offer a low-pressure space for dancers of all levels to practise. A monthly membership covers unlimited weeknight classes and other discounts. The full schedule, including free social dances, is listed on the group’s online calendar.

Cost: R170 per drop-in (beginner classes) | Free (social dancing) | From R550 per month (student & pensioner membership)

When: Tues, Fri & Sun, various times | Fri beginner classes 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Where: Cape Town Unitarian Community Centre, 64 Hout St, Cape Town City Centre (Friday classes) | Various locations

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Cape Town Swing

Clay Café in the City combines a ceramic painting studio with a tapas bar on Bree Street. Guests choose from a catalogue of plates, mugs and more intricate pieces to paint, guided through techniques by the venue’s staff. The food menu extends beyond tapas to pizzas, gyros, pasta and gourmet sandwiches, alongside coffee, tea, hot chocolate, slushies and homemade lemonade. A studio fee applies on top of the cost of the chosen ceramic piece. The relaxed, music-led setting suits both first-time painters and more experienced guests looking for a low-key creative outing.

Cost: From R45 per person (studio fee, excludes item price)

When: Tues 11am to 5pm | Wed to Fri 11am to 10pm | Sat 9am to 10pm | Sun 9am to 6pm
Where: Clay Café in the City, 199 Bree Street, Cape Town City Centre

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Wathint’ Abafazi

This femme-dominated all-day music festival brings together a day market, bring-and-braai, and live acoustic music to Trenchtown. Attendees can expect acoustic performances from some of the city’s up-and-coming artists, including Day Creature, Mbali Rose, and Kelsey Maggott, among others. In the evening, the energy switches to Cape Town’s underground bands, with performances from Fake Blonde Mom, Cistamatic, and more.

The event is open to families throughout the afternoon, but becomes strictly 18+ from 7pm onwards. All profits raised go to Rape Crisis Cape Town to help combat gender-based violence and femicide and support survivors in their recovery.

Cost: From R150 per adult | R50 per kid (ages 5-12). Book now on Quicket.

When: Saturday, 8 August 2026 | 1pm – 12am
Where: Trenchtown, 143 Lower Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town