Find Fresh Fish at V&A Sustainable Seafood Festival 2026

Now in its third year, the two-day Sustainable Seafood Festival at Makers Landing focuses on sustainable seafood through fresh fish markets, cooking demonstrations, public filleting demos, food and beverage vendors, and education zones covering ocean and fishing practices.

By celebrating all things local & traceable seafood, the Sustainable Seafood Festival promotes an equitable, environmentally-friendly seafood industry that prioritises ethical consumption and production. With seafood forever being an important part of Cape Town’s diverse food culture, this ensures that future generations can enjoy the same cuisine that has been a part of the city’s identity.

One of the main attractions of the Sustainable Seafood Festival is a fresh fish market, where attendees can buy an extensive range of seafood products that are locally harvested and ethically sourced. Among the participating organisations is Abalobi (isiXhosa for “fishers”), a South African fisher-driven social enterprise that connects small-scale fishing communities to markets through a digital traceability platform. Also attending is Fish4Africa, a proudly South African fishmonger that prioritises sustainability, quality, and affordability, and Greenfish, an online-only fish marketplace that delivers straight to customers’ doors, with an “ocean-to-table in under 24 hours” policy.

Makers Landing’s state-of-the-art demo kitchens are hosting various cooking demos by industry professionals, so viewers can get expert knowledge on all things seafood preparation. Public hake filleting demos are also scheduled in the main event space for those looking to perfect their technique before heading home.

There are a variety of food and beverage vendors throughout the Sustainable Seafood Festival space, alongside many education and entertainment-focused areas from many of the city’s leading seafood-focused organisations, and even a dedicated kids’ area for little ones. The day’s atmosphere is supported by live music from a diverse set of local bands.

The World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) SASSI (Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative) are one of the main educators present at the festival, along with professionals from the Two Oceans Aquarium and other groups that tackle marine conservation in Cape Town and surrounding waters. At the Sustainable Seafood Festival 2026, guests can look forward to workshops, lessons, and discussions on aspects of seafood consumption and production in South Africa, led by leading voices in the sector.

Makers Landing, situated at the V&A Waterfront Cruise Terminal, is a food-focused destination designed to showcase Cape Town’s culinary talent and food producers, with an emphasis on food as a tool of community. MyCiTi bus routes serve the Waterfront directly, and multiple paid parking garages are on-site. For more information, visit the website or email [email protected].