SAAO Open Nights

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

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First Thursdays Cape Town

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

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Rocking the Daisies

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

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36ONE Clifton Mile Swim

Every first Sunday | An open water swim in Clifton.

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Boschendal Friday Night Markets

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

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Craft Nights at Labia Theatre

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

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Horrorfest

28 October - 8 November 2026 | South Africa’s premier horror film festival returns with two movie...

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Woordfees

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

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Franschhoek Classic Car Festival

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

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Cape Town Zombie Walk

31 October 2026 | Thousands of participants haunt the streets as undead zombies for Halloween.

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Ramfest x Halloween

30 October 2026 | Celebrating Halloween with a lineup of international headliners and local...

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Paws-a-While Pet Fair & Market

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

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Cape Town City Ballet: Dracula

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

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Boschendal Tree House Holiday Programme

28 September to 7 October 2026 | Farm exploration and creative play fill a two-week outdoor holiday...

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The Rocky Horror Show

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

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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.

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Late Night Thrift

1 October 2026 | Late hours and special offers in Cape Town's top thrifting destination.

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MAMMA MIA!

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

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Pan-African Film Caravan at the Labia

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

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Nelson Mandela Marathon

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

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Music Week

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

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Cape Ballet Africa: Elysium

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

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TazzinArt Exhibition

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

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Cape Town International Kite Festival

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

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Umngqungqo Orchestral Experience

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

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Framed Sessions

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

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The Legacy of Dance Gala

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

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Mommy & Me Expo

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

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He Who Sent Me

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

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Alessandro Baricco Opera Lecture Recital

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

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Rabbit Heart : The Manor of Mischief

31 October 2026 | An interactive Halloween adventure for families

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Helderberg Open Gardens

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

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Observatory Film Festival

24 October 2026 | Independent and student filmmakers get a rare chance to screen their work

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Don Giovanni

22 to 25 October 2026 | A ruthless seducer faces a supernatural reckoning in Mozart's classic opera

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Siya Seya: Traveling Man

2 October 2026 | An award-winning comedian charts a journey across Africa and time

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Art & Wine Auction

2 October 2026 | A charity auction funds dignity and shelter for the homeless

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Sunset Sweatshop, Freddy L & Sossi

2 October 2026 | Three South African bands trade genres across one brewery stage

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Keanan Eksteen Live

2 October 2026 | A Cape Town rock band plays new material ahead of a European tour

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Expression: From Rhythm to Runway

2 & 3 October 2026 | Couture and live music collide in a genre-blending runway performance

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Paint and Sip First Thursday

1 October 2026 | A guided painting session pairs brushes with drinks for First Thursdays

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Think Camp: MakeCraft (Minecraft)

1 October 2026 | Young builders learn 3D design and engineering logic inside Minecraft

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Ubumnandi Spring Festivity

3 October 2026 | Young creatives showcase music, design and entrepreneurship in the Overstrand

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MOSAIC

30 September to 3 October 2026 | Three companies share one stage in a celebration of movement

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VarieTease!

2 October 2026 | Burlesque, drag and live singing collide in one variety showcase

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Kinnes van Somers

6 to 10 October 2026 | An old Afrikaans folk tale returns as a haunting new stage work

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Until I Arrive

29 September to 3 October 2026 | A soldier's inner battle unfolds in a one-woman physical theatre...

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Step It Up Dance Academy: PAGEBOUND

23 & 24 October 2026 | A young girl's storybook journey unfolds through dance and fantasy

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Junior Chef Fiesta Cooking Class

17 October 2026 | Kids cook up a Mexican-inspired feast in a professional teaching kitchen

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Norval Foundation Holiday Art Club

28 September to 2 October 2026 | Six themed art sessions turn a sculpture garden into a children's...

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The Biological Renaissance

4 October 2026 | A physician leads a discussion on soil, health and living systems

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Mendelssohn: A Choral Odyssey

24 October 2026 | Local and German choirs unite for a hymn of praise and a psalm setting

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Lino Print Workshop at CTCA

3 October 2026 | A day of carving and inking teaches the fundamentals of lino printmaking

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Jeremy Loops at Woordfees

10 October 2026 | Jeremy Loops headlines under the stars at Woordfees

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Hey Hey Divorcé — Schalk Bezuidenhout

21 to 23 October 2026 | A comedian turns his own divorce into a personal, unfiltered hour of comedy

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Jubilee Barn Dance

16 October 2026 | A country and western night brings line dancing and a barn supper

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Museum of Childhood 5th Birthday

3 October 2026 | A children's museum marks five years with an after-hours birthday celebration

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Our Bodies Remember

15 to 17 October 2026 | Two choreographers explore memory and transformation through contemporary...

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Deadly Dozen Cape Town

17 October 2026 | A hybrid fitness race pairs twelve 400m runs with twelve strength challenges

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Poetry and Jazz Sunset Session

15 October 2026 | Poets and a live jazz band trade verses in an intimate sunset session

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World Animal Day Yoga with Paws-A-While

4 October 2026 | Dogs and their owners stretch beside the Atlantic, raising pet food for shelters

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