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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.

Capegate Festive Market

27 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 | A Christmas market featuring a variety of locally made gifts

Blue Bird Christmas Market

Muizenberg | An annual Christmas market held at the Blue Bird Garage in Muizenberg.

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...

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.

AJABU Cocktail & Spirits Festival CPT

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

DSK Bazaar

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

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.

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

14 November 2026 | Free volunteer morning beach cleanup to protect marine life

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

Paint Pouring Workshops

14, 21 & 28 November 2026 | A hands-on workshop turns swirling acrylic paint into abstract canvases

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

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.

Stellenbosch Street Soirées

28 October 2026 to 17 March 2027 | Open-air wine tastings, street food and live music

ANTHESIS: The Unfolding

5 to 28 November 2026 | Exhibition of two painters' lush florals

Field Notes: Nature Recast at AAFRICAA

30 Oct to 30 Nov 2026 | Twenty-four ceramic reliefs of birds, reptiles, insects & plants

Desert Chess

3 to 14 November 2026 | A solo drama recounts one motorcyclist’s six years in Al Qaeda captivity

Royal Countess Zingara: Melanina

Oct 2026 - Jan 2027 | Zingara's dazzling live shows are reimagined with speakeasy jazz and cirque...

What's on in December

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...

Capegate Festive Market

27 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 | A Christmas market featuring a variety of locally made gifts

The Gift Market in Hermanus

11 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 | A Christmas market offering a unique blend of handcrafted gifts

Blue Bird Christmas Market

Muizenberg | An annual Christmas market held at the Blue Bird Garage in Muizenberg.

German Inspired Christmas Market

28 Nov and 5, 12 & 19 Dec 2026 | A Christmas market with a European twist

36ONE Clifton Mile Swim

Every first Sunday | An open water swim in Clifton.

The Somerset West Christmas Market

Somerset West | A festive market celebration

Secrets of Summer New Year’s Eve

31 December 2026 | South Africa's most anticipated New Year's Eve festival.

Paws-a-While Pet Fair & Market

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

Skeppend Christmas Market

11 to 19 December 2026 | Handmade gifts, festive treats and local makers

South Market Constantia

7 to 22 December 2026 | Seasonal market with crafts, food and music

Tyger Valley Festive Market

14 Nov to 27 Dec 2026 | Seasonal stalls with gifts and holiday décor

Edgemead Christmas Market

5 to 24 December 2026 | Enjoy handmade gifts, crafts and holiday treats

V&A Record and Music Fair

19 December 2026 | Market offering over 6,000 records

Big Christmas Africa

20 December 2026 | Local musicians give classic carols a South African spin

A Summer Dream at Spier

11 to 13 December 2026 | A captivating performance under the stars

Everyday People Cape Town

20 Dec 2026 | A summer party celebrating the music from the African diaspora

Brackenfell Christmas Lights

30 November to 30 December 2026 | Christmas displays at residents' homes

Nina Hastie’s TANGENTS

11 - 13 Dec 2026 | Nina Hastie returns to Cape Town with stand-up comedy show about neurodivergence.

Beyond the Mountain

30 December 2026 - 1 January 2027 | Three-day New Year's Eve festival

Brandy Live

14 December 2026 | Grammy-winning R&B icon Brandy headlines the All White Soul Sessions concert at...

French Montana (CPT)

4 Dec 2026 | Global hip-hop superstar headlines landmark concert in Cape Town.

Sean Paul CPT

3 Dec 2026 | The Grammy-winning global dancehall and reggae hitmaker takes over Cape Town.

Santa & Elves at V&A Waterfront

13 to 24 December 2026 | Santa and his elves greet families for festive photos at a Cape Town mall

Jack White Live

14 December 2026 | A twelve-time Grammy winner brings raw, guitar-driven rock to a garden stage

The President Hotel Festive Season

Bantry Bay | Festive afternoon teas, braais and seafood feasts

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

Gallo 100: The Sound of a Century

15 December 2026 | Black Coffee headlines festival marking a record label’s hundred years

Fatboy Slim

12 December 2026 | Electronic music legend Fatboy Slim returns to South Africa.

Christmas Lunch at London Road Bistro

25 December 2026 | A buffet of oxtail, bobotie and stuffed turkey with a harvest board to start

Christmas Lunch at Jack@SKYE Rooftop

25 December 2026 | Christmas oysters with caviar, miso-glazed kingklip and a lamb shank

Christmas Buffet at Klok

25 December 2026 | A carvery of turkey and lamb, coconut kingklip and live entertainment

Christmas Day Lunch at Cattle Baron

25 December 2026 | A two-course steakhouse menu from flambéed fillet to lamb chops

Stellenbosch Street Soirées

28 October 2026 to 17 March 2027 | Open-air wine tastings, street food and live music

Christmas Menu at Weltevreden 1692

Stellenbosch | Family-style lamb and chicken at a heritage Cape Dutch estate

Christmas Buffet Lunch at Bistro31

25 December 2026 | Smoked brisket tacos, a carvery and a farmers table for Christmas Lunch

Christmas Day Buffet at COPA

25 December 2026 | A live carving station and seafood spread anchor a family feast

Cape Open Air

12 December 2026 | Festival day of picnics, sea air and live music above the surf

Cape Town Cocktail Week

7 to 13 December 2026 | A wristband unlocks R60 drinks at about 40 bars

Royal Countess Zingara: Melanina

Oct 2026 - Jan 2027 | Zingara's dazzling live shows are reimagined with speakeasy jazz and cirque...

Franschhoek Village Christmas Market

12 and 13 December 2026 | Handmade gifts, live music and local wine

Pinelands Craft & Gift Fair 2026

5 to 23 December 2026 | Over 200 festive crafters and a pop-up plant nursery

Simply Gifts Market

7 to 23 December 2026 | Indoor market and free daily craft workshops

Christmas Picnics at Boschendal

24 and 25 December 2026 | Farm-baked breads, seasonal salads and festive treats in a basket

What's on in January

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.

Milk & Cookies Festival

29 Jan 2027 | A world-renowned music festival experience

Paws-a-While Pet Fair & Market

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

Dave Koz & Chris Walker Live

23 January 2027 | A ten-time Grammy-nominated saxophonist headlines a garden picnic concert

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

Stellenbosch Street Soirées

28 October 2026 to 17 March 2027 | Open-air wine tastings, street food and live music

Royal Countess Zingara: Melanina

Oct 2026 - Jan 2027 | Zingara's dazzling live shows are reimagined with speakeasy jazz and cirque...

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