July Events: Dive into Cape Town’s Exciting Lineup for the Month

Discover all Cape Town has to offer with this diverse lineup of July Events. Take your pick from a selection of marvellous musical experiences, challenging sporting events, the perfect wine wind down, a fabulous art festival, and much more.

Group photo of Jazz Ensemble, Kujenga - July Events — Jazz Ensemble, Kujenga

On The Record: Kujenga

Local jazz ensemble Kujenga headlines the first in the new Texx and the City event series, On The Record, powered by Shure. On The Record celebrates the stories and inspirations behind the artists.

Cost: R195pp, book via Quicket

When: Thurs, 4 July from 7pm to midnight
Where: The Outlore Base, 80 Hout St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town

The orchestral ensemble at the Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival - July Events

Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival: Ten evenings of coveted concerts

The Stellenbosch International Chamber Music Festival (SICMF) 2024 presents ten evening concerts at Stellenbosch University’s Endler Hall. As in previous years, the concerts feature a star-studded lineup of internationally acclaimed artists in various combinations. Attendees can expect popular pieces from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods performed by both new and returning talents.

Cost: R165 – R230pp, book via Webtickets

When: Fri, 5 Jul to Sun, 14 Jul | 5 to 13 Jul from 8pm | 14 Jul from 4.30pm
Where: Endler Hall, Stellenbosch University, Victoria St & Neethling St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch

People foraging in the gardens - July Events

Wild Food Winter Walk: A scenic plant foraging adventure

Join Roushanna Gray and the Veld & Sea team for an educational walk and talk in and around the cultivated wild herb gardens, farm and fynbos mountainside. After a wintery walk, guests can warm up back at the Glasshouse with fynbos chai tea and wild greens soup. All participants leave with the plants they forage, and follow-up PDF notes and recipes are sent to attendees after the event.

Cost: R575pp | R300pp (u/16) | Free (u/2) | Book via Quicket

When: Sat, 6 Jul from 11am to 1pm
Where: Veld and Sea, Plateau Rd, Cape Peninsula, Cape Town

The empty interior of the Kalashnikovv gallery

HEAT Festival: A winter arts festival featuring art, jazz, opera, theatre and dance

HEAT is a winter arts festival in Cape Town’s City Centre, featuring 14 curated art exhibitions complemented by jazz, opera, theatre, and Kizomba-dance programming. The festival focuses on small art businesses, emerging artists, and live performers, musicians, and singers. It aims to support young cultural producers and those who create visibility for them.

Cost: Prices vary, book an event via Quicket

When: Thurs, 11 Jul to Sun, 21 Jul | Various times depending on the chosen event
Where: Performances are held at the Wave Theatre, the Central Methodist Mission, or the Iziko South African National Art Museum | Artist meet-and-greets and dance classes are held at the various galleries or at the Mount Nelson Hotel.

Jack Parow dressed in all blue with his signature cap — Rapper, Jack Parow

Jack Parow at Cafe Roux: The undisputed king of Afrikaans rap live in action

South African pop culture icon Jack Parow brings his eclectic and imaginative rapping style to Cafe Roux for a night of live entertainment. Parow has rewritten what it means to be Afrikaans, using his mother tongue to create authentic, punchy music. Fans who fell in love with songs like ‘Dans dans dans’, ‘Cooler as ekke’, ‘Hosh Tokolosh’ and ‘P.A.R.T.Y’, as well as the newer fans, will leave satisfied.

Cost: R250pp, book via Quicket

When: Fri, 12 Jul from 6pm to 9.30pm
Where: Cafe Roux, Chapmans Peak Dr, Noordhoek, Cape Town

A group of runners during the Cape Town Running Festival

Cape Town Festival of Running: A festival featuring multiple competitive running categories

The Cape Town Festival of Running is a beloved running festival allowing running enthusiasts to compete in various competitive categories. The races take place along the scenic Sea Point Promenade and are divided into three events that last for over two days. These include the 50km run mini-ultra and the 5km x 5km relay race on day one, and the 21km half-marathon on day two.

Cost: R190pp (21km) | R300 – R350pp (Relay and 50km) | R415pp (50km International participants)

When: Thurs, 13 Jul & Fri, 14 Jul | Start times: 13 Jul, 7am (50km) & 12pm (relay)| 14 Jul, 7.30am (21km)
Where: Start Point: Sea Point Pavilion, Sea Point

A woman dressed in French colours, stood in front of a French wine and bread stall

Bastille Day in Franschhoek: A weekend extravaganza featuring all things French

The Cape’s French outpost gears up for a weekend extravaganza of gastronomic delights, wines and all things French heritage. Renowned for its culinary prowess and world-class wines, the Franschhoek Wine Valley invites attendees to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of French culture during the annual Bastille commemoration.

Cost: R350pp (day pass), book via Webtickets

When: Sat, 13 Jul & Sun, 14 Jul | From 11am both days
Where: Franschhoek High School, 15 Akademie St, Franschhoek

Two people toast their glasses filled with red wine in front of a fireplace

Greyton Fire + Wine: A Winter Wine Experience

Mingle with the friendly locals of picturesque farm town, Greyton, and discover over 20 knowledgeable winemakers tucked away in cosy restaurants and lodges. Indulge in the rich aromas, velvety textures, and complex flavours of exceptional red and full-bodied white wines, perfect for warming you up on those chilly winter days.

Cost: R690pp, book via Quicket

When: Fri, 14 Jul & Sat, 15 Jul | 14 Jul from 1pm to 7pm | 15 Jul from 12pm to 6pm
Where: Various venues in Greyton

A woman stands in a body of water holding a large fish

International Fly Fishing Film Festival: The world’s leading fly-fishing film event

A spectacular event showcasing films by professional filmmakers from all corners of the globe sharing the passion, lifestyle, and culture of fly-fishing. Selected films for the festival include ‘South Caicos’, ‘Pinawaca’, ‘Vivid Dreams’, ‘Tunulik’, ‘The Runaround’, ‘Tension’, ‘A Ride with Clyde’, ‘Kendjam’ and ‘The Golden Ride’.

Cost: R395pp, book via Quicket

When: Fri, 18 Jul from 7pm to 9pm | Doors open at 6.30pm
Where: Labia Theatre, 68 Orange St, Gardens, Cape Town

Kim Blanche Adonis in 'My Fellow South Africans' — Kim Blanche Adonis in ‘My Fellow South Africans’

My Fellow South Africans: A one-woman multi-sketch satirical revue

Mike van Graan’s multi-sketch satirical revue features a captivating performance by the exceptionally talented Kim Blanche Adonis. She presents a solo piece that combines comedy, singing, poetry and drama – at times playing multiple characters in one sketch – through sixty minutes of high energy and focus. In this riveting show, audiences experience a collection of sketches carefully curated to satirise and enlighten South Africa’s socio-political landscape.

Cost: R150pp, book via Quicket

When: Fri, 19 Jul from 8pm to 9pm
Where: The Showroom Theatre, 43 Church St, Prince Albert

A varied selection of beers lined up for tasting in small tasting glasses

Triggerfish Winterfest: A festival celebrating beers, crafted spirits and wine

Winterfest is an annual festival offering a variety of over 15 beers with 9% or higher ABV, some incredible spirits, and wine too. The event features craftsmanship, live music, kids’ face painting, and delightful food throughout the day. An ExtremeFest Entrance Ticket covers entrance, five free tasting tokens, and a Winterfest tasting glass.

Cost: R110 – R135pp (ExtremeFest ticket) | R90pp (10 discounted taking tokens) | Free (designated drivers) | Book via Quicket

When: Sat, 27 Jul from 11am to 6pm
Where: Triggerfish Brewing, 9 De Beers Ave, Paardevlei, Somerset West