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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

Strictly Soul CPT

11 September 2026 | The soul and R&B celebration plays its final night of the season.

Red Bull Unlocked

26 September 2026 | Party with over 70 amapiano, deep house, hip-hop, and gqom artists and DJs in...

Craft Nights at Labia Theatre

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

OUTsurance Gun Run

12 & 13 September 2026 | One of Cape Town's biggest running races

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop

Saturdays | An authentic lamp mosaic workshop experience

Earthdance

18 - 20 September 2026 | An outdoor trance music festival held across the globe

Cape Town Photography Festival

2 - 22 September 2026 | A celebration of all forms of photography

The Rocky Horror Show

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

Form & Flow Pilates

12 September 2026 | Beginner-friendly Pilates with a gorgeous beach view.

MAMMA MIA!

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

Bafunny Bafunny

25 & 26 September 2026 | South Africa's biggest comics form the National Team of Comedy in a...

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

WOMAD Global Sounds at V&A Waterfront

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

SHORTSTRAW Tour

18 September 2026 | Johannesburg indie band returns with a new single and EP

TazzinArt Exhibition

15 August - 21 October 2026 | Espresso cups by 44 artists explore cultural identity through...

Denim for Good

20 July to 16 September 2026 | Drop off unwanted denim at Cavendish Square for charity

Flower Arrangement Workshop at Norval

12 September 2026 | Guided flower arranging session inside an exhibition

Carmen Opera in Cinema

1, 13, 15 September 2026 | Sold-out stage opera reaches the big screen

Madame Jojo’s

Every Thursday | New cabaret and nightclub series inspired by Soho's iconic venue

Velvet Feathers

26 & 27 September 2026 | Cape Town City Ballet perform their greatest hits at the Norval Foundation.

Unofficial Pink Party

26 September 2026 | One of the last editions of the LGBTQI+ friendly dance event with aerial...

The Loft

23 September 2026 | The monthly house party with homely decor, a vibrant dance floor, and a...

New Generations by WOMAD

19 September 2026 | A multi-genre live show from some of Cape Town's award-winning rising stars.

The Craving

11 September - 3 October 2026 | An immersive theatre experience follows a deranged chef making...

No Place Like Home

22 to 27 September 2026 | An original musical traces how Cape Town's neighbourhoods shape family...

UCT Jazz Festival

21 to 23 September 2026 | Three nights of student jazz close out UCT's music year around Heritage...

Coppelia – Youth Production

19 September 2026 | Young dancers close out a five-month training programme with a classic comic...

The Gathering 2026: Cities Edition

11 September 2026 | Journalists, officials and civic leaders debate how to fix South African cities

Behind The Music with Rodney Trudgeon

14 September 2026 | A veteran radio broadcaster shares the music that has shaped his career

To Moer and Gone

18 & 20 September 2026 | A saxophone and accordion duo asks what it means to feel at home

Lamb Champs

24 September 2026 | A farming-focused Heritage Day festival built around fire and flavour

Cape Wind Ensemble Chamber Concert

20 September 2026 | Amateur and semi-professional musicians perform Dvořák, Raff and Handel

Swartland Olive Festival

25 to 27 September 2026 | A Swartland town square fills with tastings, live music and markets

Chelsea Flowers in Stanford

12 to 27 September 2026 | A gold-winning Chelsea Flower Show fynbos display returns home to the Cape

Darling Wildflower Show

18 to 20 September 2026 | A century-old floral festival showcases the region's threatened ecosystems

Prince Albert Open Gardens

25 to 27 September 2026 | Karoo desert gardens open alongside talks on waterwise, wildlife-friendly...

Mojo Heritage Day Street Fest

24 September 2026 | Mojo Market celebrates Heritage Day with indigenous flavours, beloved...

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What's on in October

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...

Rocking the Daisies

2 - 4 October 2026 | South Africa’s biggest music and lifestyle festival.

36ONE Clifton Mile Swim

Every first Sunday | An open water swim in Clifton.

Boschendal Friday Night Markets

Every Friday | A memorable market to end off the work week.

Craft Nights at Labia Theatre

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

Woordfees

3 - 11 October 2026 | A cultural festival with art, performance, music and food.

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop

Saturdays | An authentic lamp mosaic workshop experience

Franschhoek Classic Car Festival

3 & 4 October 2026 | A tribute to vintage cars and motorsport

Paws-a-While Pet Fair & Market

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

Cape Town City Ballet: Dracula

28 October to 1 November 2026 | A Gothic ballet returns for Halloween weekend

The Rocky Horror Show

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

DAVE: The Boy Who Played the Harp Tour

6 Oct 2026 | The global rap superstar is coming to South Africa for the first time ever.

MAMMA MIA!

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

Pan-African Film Caravan at the Labia

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

Nelson Mandela Marathon

18 October 2026 | A purpose-driven marathon honouring Mandela's legacy through Cape Town's historic...

Music Week

28 - 31 October 2026 | Four-day music industry platform combining three conferences under one ticket

Cape Ballet Africa: Elysium

3 - 11 October 2026 | Cape Ballet Africa presents a four-work programme spanning Balanchine, Duato,...

TazzinArt Exhibition

15 August - 21 October 2026 | Espresso cups by 44 artists explore cultural identity through...

Cape Town International Kite Festival

24 & 25 October 2026 | Giant kites fill the sky over a weekend supporting mental health awareness

Umngqungqo Orchestral Experience

31 October 2026 | A majestic fusion of African storytelling, jazz, and orchestral grandeur.

Framed Sessions

3 October 2026 | A multi-disciplinary event highlighting the collaboration between Cape Town's...

The Legacy of Dance Gala

24 & 25 October 2026 | Dutch National Ballet stars join eight South African companies for one gala

Mommy & Me Expo

3 & 4 October 2026 | Over 60 vendors gather for a pregnancy, baby and toddler shopping expo

He Who Sent Me

3 October 2026 | An Afro-soul singer brings faith-driven storytelling to a full-band concert

Alessandro Baricco Opera Lecture Recital

7 October 2026 | An acclaimed Italian novelist explores his lifelong passion for opera

Rabbit Heart : The Manor of Mischief

31 October 2026 | An interactive Halloween adventure for families

Helderberg Open Gardens

23 to 25 October 2026 | Private gardens open for a mystery-mapped weekend supporting hospice care

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