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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.

Sinful IV

26 Oct 2023 | An immersive Seven Deadly Sins Halloween techno night

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.

Horrorfest

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

V&A Waterfront Busker Festival

30 October to 1 November 2026 | A celebration of busking and music

Cape Town Zombie Walk

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

Ramfest x Halloween

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

Cape Town City Ballet: Dracula

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

Pan-African Film Caravan at the Labia

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

Music Week

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

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.

The Legacy of Dance Gala

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

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

Observatory Film Festival

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

Don Giovanni

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

Step It Up Dance Academy: PAGEBOUND

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

Mendelssohn: A Choral Odyssey

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

Hey Hey Divorcé — Schalk Bezuidenhout

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

Paint Pouring Workshops

18, 25 & 31 October | A hands-on workshop turns swirling acrylic paint into abstract canvases

‘Memento Mori’ with VOX

31 October 2026 | A choral programme on mortality closes with a candlelit organ recital

First Date The Musical

21 October to 1 November 2026 | A Broadway blind date comedy makes its South African debut

The Norval Exchange

22 October 2026 | A conversation series takes art beyond the gallery walls

One&Only Restoration Ritual

1 September to 31 October 2026 | A 90-minute spa treatment leads into a four-course Nobu dinner

Kate Gottgens: Unsteady Realms

15 September 2026 to 7 February 2027 | A first museum solo show

Irma Stern: Looking Closer to Home

2 October 2026 to 10 January 2027 | The second exhibition on the life and legacy of Irma Stern

Weapons: Special Halloween Show

31 October 2026 | Weapons: Special Halloween Screening picnic-style screening

Coco: Special Kids Halloween Show

30 October 2026 | Coco: Special Kids Halloween Screening picnic-style screening

Twilight Screening

28 October 2026 | Twilight picnic-style screening

The Devil Wears Prada Screening

29 October 2026 | The Devil Wears Prada Screening picnic-style screening

Notting Hill Screening

24 October 2026 | Notting Hill picnic-style screening

Mamma Mia! Dog-Friendly Screening

23 October 2026 | Mamma Mia! dog-friendly picnic-style screening

Project Hail Mary Screening

22 October 2026 | Project Hail Mary picnic-style screening

Rocktober: Blues Edition

24 October 2026 | A Namibian-born frontman and a lap steel player share an acoustic-leaning bill

Spooky Bento Cake: Halloween Masterclass

24 October 2026 | Bake, pipe and decorate your own mini creation from scratch

Drop Dead Gorgeous: Halloween Drag

31 October 2026 | Three Cape Town queens take over a lounge turned haunted house for one night

Avondale Wine Estate Open Gardens

24 and 25 October 2026 | Seven organic spring grounds, vegetable beds, and free-range ducks

Cape Orchid Society Spring Show

18 & 19 October 2026 | Prize-winning specimens and expert growers fill a scout hall for one weekend

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What's on in November

SAAO Open Nights

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

RMB Ultra-Trail

20 to 22 November 2026 | Thousands of trail runners race across Table Mountain

Strictly Soul CPT

13 November 2026 | The soul and R&B celebration returns to kick off summer.

First Thursdays Cape Town

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

Streetopia

28 November 2026 | An arts, music and community-based event.

ArtsAbility Festival

26 to 28 November 2026 | Africa’s premier inclusive arts festival celebrating International Day...

36ONE Clifton Mile Swim

Every first Sunday | An open water swim in Clifton.

Africa Tech Festival

17 - 19 Nov 2026 | Leaders and innovators across Africa's tech industry gather to discuss,...

Boschendal Friday Night Markets

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

Take A Step Against GBV

29 Nov 2026 | A 5km walk against gender-based violence.

Killarney Motor Show

1 November 2026 | Drifting, karting and classic cars fill the Western Cape's biggest motor show

AJABU Cocktail & Spirits Festival CPT

14 - 22 Nov 2026 | Africa's biggest biannual international spirits and cocktail festival.

V&A Waterfront Busker Festival

30 October to 1 November 2026 | A celebration of busking and music

Paws-a-While Pet Fair & Market

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

DSK Bazaar

6 & 7 Nov 2026 | A festive summer hub of authentic German food and culture.

Bed by 10: LGBTQIA+ Edition

7 Nov 2026 | The worldwide daytime party experience comes to Cape Town for a queer celebration.

Italy in Town

21 & 22 Nov 2026 | An immersive two-day cultural festival of Mediterranean food, wine, and music.

Red Bull King of the Air

21 November - 6 December 2026 | The world's biggest kiteboarding competition.

Cape Town City Ballet: Dracula

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

Late Night Thrift

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

Kurt Schoonraad: Funny Side Up

4 - 15 Nov 2026 | Celebrated local comedian returns to Cape Town with hit one-man show.

Jimmy Nevis: Roses & Thorns

21 Nov 2026 | Cape Town's very own radio singer presents an experimental music-and-theatre...

Taste of Cape Town

28 & 29 November 2026 | Taste Festival series, with restaurants, live fire chefs, artisan producers...

Two Oceans Aquarium Trash Bash

18 July 2026 | Free volunteer morning beach cleanup to protect marine life

Nataniël: SOOIBRAND

4 to 8 November 2026 | A new Afrikaans stage show turns discomfort and denial into song

Best Day Out Festival

28 November 2026 | Live bands, DJs and food vendors return to a city-centre garden festival

Home Barista Crash Course

28 November 2026 | A hands-on demo teaches home espresso basics from grind to latte art

Swing With The King

13 & 14 November 2026 | A big band and orchestra fuse gospel jazz with Cape Ghoema

First Date The Musical

21 October to 1 November 2026 | A Broadway blind date comedy makes its South African debut

Kate Gottgens: Unsteady Realms

15 September 2026 to 7 February 2027 | A first museum solo show

Brett Murray: Wild Life

Until 22 November 2026 | Eighty bronze and marble creatures turn a satirist's eye on human folly

Irma Stern: Looking Closer to Home

2 October 2026 to 10 January 2027 | The second exhibition on the life and legacy of Irma Stern

Sisonke Xonti

1 Nov 2026 | Local saxophonist returns to the Mother City for the launch of his latest jazz album.

Jazz in the City

20 Nov 2026 | Legendary Xhosa percussion artist Dizu Plaatjies joins rising artist Sky Dladla for...

Romeo et Juliette

18 - 29 Nov 2026 | Viewers experience the tragedy of Romeo et Juliette reimagined through a grungy...

Hogwash

13 Nov 2026 | A live music event dedicated to Cape Town's punk & alternative rock scenes.

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