The Cape Town International Kite Festival 2025: New Fun Activities and a New Venue

The Cape Town International Kite Festival proudly returns in 2025 with a renewed spirit and a powerful new theme: #CourageToFly. Now in its 31st year, the festival has long been a symbol of hope, resilience, and unity, and this year’s event celebrates the bravery it takes to face life’s challenges – especially when it comes to mental health. For the first time since the pandemic, the festival will take place over two full days on 25 and 26 October, marking a joyful return to the festival’s much-loved extended format. Here’s everything you need to know.

Support Cape Mental Health with the International Kite Festival

Cape Mental Health’s annual Cape Town International Kite Festival has been supporting mental health initiatives for over 30 years, and attracts people of all ages. Each kite that takes to the skies is representative of not only creativity and freedom, but also the courageous act of speaking up and expressing yourself in your times of need, as well as supporting others through difficult times.

“Anyone can be affected with a mental health condition at any stage of their lives,” states Professor Doctor Ingrid Daniels, Cape Mental Health Chief Executive Officer. “The increase in mental health conditions affecting the lives of more than 16.5% of South Africans remains a public concern. It takes courage to live with a mental health condition and it takes even more courage to rise above the stigma and talk about the experience and the daily recovery journey.”

This year’s festival features kites by both local and international guests, in a breathtaking display of colour and craftsmanship. Over two fun-filled days, the event will features entertainment, kite-making workshops, vendors and an exciting amusement park for the little ones.

Beyond the festival, the Cape Town International Kite Festival continues to expand its reach with online and community-based events, including the inclusive EduKite competition for learners from both mainstream schools and schools for children with special needs, their Heideveld Community Fly, children’s activities, and a variety of kites for sale.

If you aren’t able to attend the event, consider making a donation to Cape Mental Health. All funds raised support Cape Mental Health’s essential free mental health support services across the Western Cape, which gives individuals and families the care and help they need.