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Editor's Picks, Pick of the week

Close out the Winter with these August Events in Cape Town

Food & Drink Events, Performance, Sports Events, Waterfront

The V&A Waterfront Brings Back Vinyl & Record Fair, Live Music, and More

Art & Design, Cape Town City Centre, Performance

Heat Winter Festival Brings the Hottest Art, Jazz, and Theatre To City Centre

Editor's Picks, Food & Drink Events, Kids, Performance, Pick of the week, Social Events, Sports Events

Top Things To Do in Cape Town this Weekend (31 Jul – 2 Aug 2026)

Cape Town City Centre, Performance

Jaryd Pillay Brings Back Fan Favourite Stand-Up Special: Pillayboy Tour 2026

Performance, Stellenbosch

Swingtime: Bringing Back Big Band with Cape Town City Ballet

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What's on in August

SAAO Open Nights

2nd & 4th Sat every month | A chance to explore the rich history of astronomy in South Africa.

First Thursdays Cape Town

City Centre | A celebration of art, culture, and creativity that enchants both locals and tourists...

36ONE Clifton Mile Swim

Every first Sunday | An open water swim in Clifton.

Heat Festival

6 - 15 Aug 2026 | A week-long winter arts festival featuring art, jazz, comedy, theatre and dance.

The 48 Hour Film Project

28 - 30 Aug 2026 | Emerging filmmakers race against the clock to complete a film and attend its...

Women’s Day Mile Swim

9 Aug 2026 | South Africa's only Women's Mile swim race.

Hopefield Fynbos Show

27 - 30 August 2026 | An annual celebration of blooming local fynbos.

Craft Nights at Labia Theatre

Selected Wed evenings | Cosy crafting while watching films at the Labia Theatre.

Kaleidoscope Festival

21 - 23 August 2026 | A three-day chamber music experience in the Karoo.

Wine and Music Pairing

Every Saturday | A one-of-a-kind tasting experience

Women’s Health Expo

15 August 2026 | A curated space to explore women's health and wellness.

Feastival Women’s Day Celebration

8 August 2026 | A diverse Women's Day celebration featuring Mi Casa.

Paws-a-While Pet Fair & Market

First Sunday of the month | Monthly pet fair with adoptions, wellness stalls and live music

The Rocky Horror Show

28 August - 18 October 2026 | The legendary cult musical comes to Cape Town

Run for Dignity 5K & 10K

16 May 2026 | A community fun run supporting menstrual dignity and raising funds for women in need.

Schalk Bezuidenhout: Hey Hey Divorcé

28 July - 2 August 2026 | Acclaimed SA star finds comedy in his own divorce.

Pan-African Film Caravan at the Labia

29 May, 31 Jul , 28 Aug, 25 Sept, 30 Oct | Monthly African cinema series pairing historical and...

Space and Time: Exhibition by Cascia Day

21 May 2026 to 15 August 2026 | Solo debut exhibition of gel plate printmaking and mixed media...

WGRUV: Highlights

27 to 29 August 2026 | Contemporary and neo-classical ballet programme.

Prima Facie

4 - 29 August 2026 | A solo performance confronting gender-based violence.

Schalk Bezuidenhout: Charity Show

8 August 2026 | Fundraiser performance with the acclaimed comedian in a private home.

Klein Karoo Klassique

7 - 9 August 2026 | Oudtshoorn's 17th classical music festival with the CPO, Cape Town Opera,...

Swan Lake Act II and Raymonda

31 July & 1 August 2026 | Cape Town City Ballet presents a classical double bill of two of the...

SA International Ballet Competition

4 - 6 August 2026 | Africa's foremost classical ballet competition returns to the Artscape Opera...

Carmién Tea Women’s Cooking Event

1 August 2026 | Rooibos-infused interactive cooking experience with MasterChef SA winner Kamini...

ABFAB Drag Show

7 & 8 August 2026 | Cape Town's flagship drag showcase returns to Artscape, featuring queens from...

Rose Mandala Breath Experience

9 August 2026 | Guided breathwork and rose mandala ceremony for 100 women on National Women's Day

Masque One-Act Play Festival

20 - 22 August 2026 | Four world-premiere South African plays, developed through The Masque's Play...

Couch Potato Run Club

27 July - 16 Sept 2026 | Beginner-friendly 8-week Couch to 5K running programme

Growthpoint SA Nationals Squash

13 - 22 August 2026 | South Africa's national squash championships inside a glass court

The Forest

31 July - 15 August 2026 | Ovation Award-winning interactive dance show blending Amapiano,...

Divalicious Dames

30 July to 1 August 2026 | Cape Town drag-mime duo Ramsay Davids and Martin Neethling perform a...

Two Oceans Aquarium Trash Bash

18 July 2026 | Free Mandela Day beach cleanup at Monwabisi Beach

A Taste of Tuscan Togetherness

29 August 2026 | A lavish social dining experience from SecretEATS

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What's on in September

SAAO Open Nights

2nd & 4th Sat every month | A chance to explore the rich history of astronomy in South Africa.

Night Run to Honour Nurses

19 September 2026 | 7km night run raising funds to train exceptional nurses

First Thursdays Cape Town

City Centre | A celebration of art, culture, and creativity that enchants both locals and tourists...

36ONE Clifton Mile Swim

Every first Sunday | An open water swim in Clifton.

Craft Nights at Labia Theatre

Selected Wed evenings | Cosy crafting while watching films at the Labia Theatre.

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop

Saturdays | An authentic lamp mosaic workshop experience

Paws-a-While Pet Fair & Market

First Sunday of the month | Monthly pet fair with adoptions, wellness stalls and live music

The Rocky Horror Show

28 August - 18 October 2026 | The legendary cult musical comes to Cape Town

MAMMA MIA!

3 Sept to 11 Oct 2026 | The feel-good performance celebrating the magic of ABBA returns.

Bafunny Bafunny

26 September 2026 | South Africa's biggest comics form the National Team of Comedy in a nationwide...

Pan-African Film Caravan at the Labia

29 May, 31 Jul , 28 Aug, 25 Sept, 30 Oct | Monthly African cinema series pairing historical and...

SAFRA Heritage Gala

24 September 2026 | A centenary jubilee celebrating accordion, concertina and harmonica across...

Kenny Lattimore Live

20 September 2026 | Grammy-nominated R&B singer Kenny Lattimore performs at GrandWest Grand Arena

Bloom in Concert

12 September 2026 | CTPYO and soprano Lynelle Kenned open the Stanford in Bloom festival in a...

Couch Potato Run Club

27 July - 16 Sept 2026 | Beginner-friendly 8-week Couch to 5K running programme

Time Dance Competition Gala

6 September 2026 | Gala showcase of young dance talent across ballet, hip hop, tap, acro and modern

WOMAD Global Sounds at V&A Waterfront

24 September 2026 | Free world music event at the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre, presented under the...

Two Oceans Aquarium Trash Bash

18 July 2026 | Free Mandela Day beach cleanup at Monwabisi Beach

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