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UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE SOUTHERN SUBURBS

Quiz Nights – Tiger’s Milk

Every Wed 6pm | Quiz nights hosted by some branches of Tiger's Milk

Maynardville Open-Air Festival

13 Jan to 8 Mar 2026 | South Africa's oldest outdoor arts festival.

Jive Cape Town Funny Festival

28 May - 21 June 2026 | Cape Town's top variety comedy festival

Turkish Mosaic Lamp Workshop

Saturdays | An authentic lamp mosaic workshop experience

Mother’s Day High Tea in Constantia

9 May 2026 | Celebratory high tea curated by award-winning local chef.

Kurt Schoonraad: Funny Side Up

22 - 27 June 2026 | Celebrated local comedian returns to Cape Town with hit one-man show.

Schalk Bezuidenhout: Hey Hey Divorcé

28 July - 2 August 2026 | Acclaimed SA star finds comedy in his own divorce.

The Kindred Market

Southern Suburbs | Market featuring local vendors, food, and a relaxed, community-driven atmosphere.

Puss in Boots

26 June - 18 July 2026 | Caribbean-set pantomime packed with songs, comic characters, and audience...

The Cunning Little Vixen

21 - 26 July 2026 | Family-friendly reimagining of a renowned coming-of-age opera.

Sip & Paint with Thabo Makhetha

29 May 2026 | Guided textile experience with an award-winning Basotho designer.

Constellations by Nick Payne

2 - 20 June 2026 | A two-hander play weaving quantum theory and romance across multiple possible...

Prima Facie

4 - 29 August 2026 | A solo performance confronting gender-based violence.

Moyo Father’s Day Concert & Dinner

21 June 2026 | All-inclusive Father's Day concert dinner with piano and saxophone at Kirstenbosch.

Philharmonic Orchestra Youth Day Show

16 June 2026 | Youth Day concert of light classics, film music, and world music.

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UNMISSABLE SIGHTS OF THE SOUTHERN SUBURBS

Norval Foundation

Tokai | 20th and 21st century visual art from South Africa and beyond.

Tokai Arboretum at Tokai Forest

Tokai | An arboretum established in 1886 to see what trees from around the world would grow and...

Arderne Gardens

Claremont | A public park and arboretum with a focus on cultivation of exotic species.

Cellars Hohenort Guided Garden Tour

Constantia | Guided tour of The Cellars Hohenhort gardens followed by tea and scones

Cape Town Museum of Childhood

Rondebosch | An exciting museum for all ages, exploring and celebrating childhood.

Hop On – Hop Off Bus Tours

Check website for spots to join the bus | Explore the city from an open top bus.

Culture Connect

By arrangement, or check website for upcoming tours | Art and cultural tours of Cape Town.

Newlands Forest

Newlands | A tranquil space popular for walking dogs, strolling or trail running along the myriad...

Cape Heritage Tours

Check Instagram for meeting points | Story-based walking tours of the old Cape.

Rhodes Memorial

Newlands | A Grecian-inspired memorial to Cecil John Rhodes

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Newlands | The first botanical garden in the world to be devoted to a country's indigenous flora.

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ACTIVITIES IN THE SOUTHERN SUBURBS

Montebello Design Centre

Newlands | Studios and workshops, a greenhouse and nursery, a forge, and a restaurant and organic...

Marimba Jam Experience

Newlands | Fun social lessons in marimba playing for beginners and music lovers.

Rush: The Ultimate Indoor Adventure Park

Claremont | The go-to destination for high-energy fun.

Barnard Gallery

Newlands | Emerging & mid career artists. The gallery has an active publishing program and...

Keurboom Park

Rondebosch | A park flanked by rugby and cricket grounds, popular with runners, dog walkers and...

Rondebosch Common

Rondebosch | A space popular among locals for running and walking dogs.

Maynardville Park

Wynberg | Rolling expanses of lawn populated with trees and a vibrant ecosystem of birds. There is...

The Bike Park @ Uitsig

Constantia | A unique bike track experience where bike riders can improve their skills and learn...

SA Forest Adventures: Cape Town Ziplines

Constantia | Multiple platforms, with lines up to 500 metres long, offering a birds' eye view of...

SAB Brewery Tour

Newlands | A guided tour on the history of Beer

Silwood Kitchen

Rondebosch | Award-winning, internationally rated 'Best Chef School in Africa'.

The Gallivanting Goose

The Castle, Waterfront, Kirstenbosch & other venues | An app-driven scavenger hunt.

Soil For Life

Constantia | Organisation focusing on sustainable food and food security

Norval Foundation Private Tours

Tokai | Tailored, private tours for a personalised experience.

Constantia Wine Walk

Constantia | A private-access walking tour across three renowned wine farms in the Constantia...

Earth Fair Food & Craft Market

Wed & Sat | Fresh food, live music and more.

John Bauer Pottery Studio

Harfield Village | An opportunity to stay in the home of a renowned ceramicist

Montebello Design Centre

Newlands | Studios and workshops, a greenhouse and nursery, a forge, and a restaurant and organic...

Bokeh Karaoke

Sea Point & Claremont | Sing your heart out at this exciting karaoke bar

Elderflower Nursery Workshops

Wynberg and Stellenbosch | Nature-based DIY craft experiences.

Learn to Play Dungeons & Dragons

12 & 19 April 2026 | Experts teach the world-famous tabletop role-playing game.

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CONSTANTIA'S FAMOUS WINE FARMS

Groot Constantia Wine Estate

Constantia | Spend the day at the oldest wine-producing estate in South Africa.

Klein Constantia

Constantia | One of the world’s most beautiful vineyards.

Beau Constantia

Constantia | A boutique and contemporary wine farm.

Beau Constantia

Constantia | A boutique and contemporary wine farm.

Steenberg

Tokai | Wine farm with fine dining, 5 star accommodation and spa

Buitenverwachting

Constantia | A wine farm experience "Beyond Expectation".

Eagles Nest

Constantia | Enjoy perfectly crafted wines from one of the oldest vineyards in the country.

Constantia Uitsig

Constantia | Experience South Africa's rich winemaking heritage.

Constantia Glen

Constantia | Experience wine in the breathtaking setting, nestled along the slopes of...

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WHAT'S ON FOR KIDS IN THE SOUTHERN SUBURBS

Kids at Norval Foundation

Tokai | Tailored kids' programmes, with workshops, walkabouts and sketching.

Rush: The Ultimate Indoor Adventure Park

Claremont | The go-to destination for high-energy fun.

Acrobranch

Constantia | Outdoor activities with a scenic view.

Cricket School of Excellence

Claremont | A cricket clinic and coaching programme for children.

Let’s Go Bowling

Claremont | Fun and entertainment for functions, kids' parties, team building activities and more.

Keurboom Park

Rondebosch | A park flanked by rugby and cricket grounds, popular with runners, dog walkers and...

Wizard Magic Show

(Based in) Constantia | A world of magic, right in the living room.

The Bike Park @ Uitsig

Constantia | A unique bike track experience where bike riders can improve their skills and learn...

Playstation by Rush

Tokai | A fun, engaging and safe indoor play park for kids.

Freedom Adventure Park

Tokai | An indoor park with facilities and playgrounds for children aged 1 to 12 years old.

Cape Town Museum of Childhood

Rondebosch | An exciting museum for all ages, exploring and celebrating childhood.

Kristen’s Kick Ass Ice Cream

Noordhoek, Constantia, Newlands, Stellenbosch, Muizenberg, Somerset West | Ice cream made with love.

Nature Plays Forest School

Constantia | South Africa's first forest school.

ATK Arena

Claremont | State-of-the-art PCs, simulation stations, and consoles.

Kiddiwinks

Tokai, Claremont, Table View, Bellville | The oldest exclusively LEGO® shop in South Africa: a...

Puss in Boots

26 June - 18 July 2026 | Caribbean-set pantomime packed with songs, comic characters, and audience...

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SOUTHERN SUBURBS: HEALTH & WELLNESS

Kagyu Samye Dzong Cape Town

Kenilworth | A centre for teachings on all aspects of Buddhism, meditation and mindfulness.

Yoga Spirit

Constantia | Self-awareness through movement, conscious breath and attention to detail.

House of Yoga

Claremont | Private anf group lessons, courses, and workshops.

Forest Bathing

Newlands | A unique and rejuvenating journey in nature.

Angsana Spa

Newlands | A hideaway for blissful rejuvenation in the grounds of the Vineyard Hotel.

Ginkgo Petite Spa

Claremont | Relax and recapture the forgotten sense of well-being.

Palm House Boutique Hotel

Wynberg | A relaxed and luxurious experience in the southern suburbs

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COOL BOUTIQUE SHOPS IN THE SOUTHERN SUBURBS

Readers Den Comic Shop (Wynberg)

A specialist comic book store with a wide range of products.

Plaisir du Jardin

Constantia | Garden furniture and accessories.

Block & Chisel

Diep River, Wynberg, Gardens | Exquisitely crafted furniture inspired by classic designs and...

Eco Furniture Design

Claremont & Durbanville | Sustainably-crafted wood furniture.

Lounge by Design

Plumstead | Custom-made hand-crafted sofas and upholstered furniture.

Mavromac & Gatehouse

Wynberg | Fine fabrics and homeware.

Chic Mamas Do Care

Wynberg | Thrift store selling pre-loved apparel.

Secondhand Rose

Claremont | Stylish secondhand clothing store.

The Changing Room

Claremont | Second-hand luxury goods reseller.

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