Another long weekend in Cape Town? Look no further than this guide for everything that’s going on this weekend. From food festivals and museum visits to dancing the night away at Africa’s Grandest Gathering, there’s something exciting for everyone this long weekend.
Cape Town International Jazz Festival
Now in its 22nd edition, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, known as Africa’s Grandest Gathering, is taking place over two days this weekend. One of the largest jazz festivals in Africa, the event is a jaw-dropping celebration of music that’s set to shatter boundaries, ignite your senses, and redefine what you thought was possible in the world of jazz
Headliners include iconic South African DJ Black Coffee and South African jazz musician Nduduzo Makhathini performing in collaboration; powerful vocalist Thandiswa Mazwai; and American R&B musician Ari Lennox.
33 artists will be performing at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, across four different stages at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
Cost: R1050 (day pass) | R1650 (weekend pass) | R5629.50 (hospitality pass). Tickets available on Ticketmaster.
When: 25 and 26 April 2025 | 5.45pm – 01.45am (Friday) | 4.45pm – 01.45am (Saturday)
Where: Cape Town International Convention Centre 1
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Norval Foundation Free Youth Weekend
In celebration of Freedom Day this long weekend, Norval Foundation is offering free admission for children, students and young adults below the age of 24 on Saturday and Sunday.
Young people are invited to experience the world-class museum and sculpture garden, soak up some inspiration, and enjoy a weekend surrounded by creativity and culture – completely free of charge. Whether you’re a devoted art enthusiast, an adventurous spirit, or just looking for a meaningful way to spend the weekend, make sure to visit Norval Foundation this weekend.
To qualify, simply present a valid ID or student card at the entrance.
When: 26 and 27 April 2025 | Sat: 10am – 5pm | Sun: 10am – 4pm
Where: Norval Foundation, 4 Steenberg Road, Tokai
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Museum of Dogs Wine Tasting
Offering a celebration of furry friends, the Museum of Dogs invites you to a wine tasting in honour of man’s best friend. Spend the day exploring the exhibits and gift shop while tasting various wines – each named after or inspired by a beloved hound.
10% of ticket sales will benefit Happy Tails Langa, a local dog charity. The event will also feature a puppy adoption day, in case you want to offer a forever home to a deserving animal.
Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just looking for a fun outing, this event is perfect for dog lovers and wine enthusiasts alike.
Cost: R200pp. Tickets available on Quicket.
When: 26 April 2025 | 12 noon – 5pm
Where: Museum of Dogs, 95 Keerom St, Cape Town City Centre
Visit the Newly Designed One&Only Spa
One&Only Cape Town’s spa has been relaunched with a celestial theme, offering unparalleled experiences of sanctuary and serenity. Drawing from the timeless beauty of the southern skies and the travel-inspired nature of the Southern Cross constellation, which is visible all year long in Cape Town, the spa creates an environment of relaxation and restoration.
To go along with the new design, the spa’s new monthly ‘Full Moon Menu’ is crafted to guide guests on a transformative voyage, inspired by the beauty and mystery of the cosmos. The Empowerment, Harmonising and Stardust Sole rituals each correspond with a phase of the moon, and each offer guests a different relaxation experience.
Bookings for the spa can be made on the One&Only website.
When: Daily | 8am – 8pm
Where: One&Only Cape Town, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
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And Yet We Imagine
And Yet We Imagine, a new participatory art exhibition being held at the Desmond and Leah Tutu Foundation, has opened its doors to the public. This forward-thinking exhibition invites both artists and the public to collaboratively explore visions of a just and sustainable future – an especially urgent endeavor in light of today’s social and environmental challenges.
A tapestry of voices is represented through the work of poets, painters, sound and performance artists, and a moving archive of letters written to the future. Some letters come from South Africans deeply engaged in the climate justice movement, while others are written by children and individuals from around the world.
When: 3 April – 2 May 2025
Where: Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, The Old Granary Building, Buitenkant St, District Six
ComUnity 2025
ComUnity is an inner-city youth festival celebrating urban culture, music, fashion, and food. This cultural event unites South Africa’s youth to experience local fashion brands, emerging food labels, and top-performing artists across multiple stages, with 12 hours of immersive cultural experiences.
This edition of ComUnity not only celebrates our country’s democracy but also highlights the urgency of prioritising cultural diversity. Through art, music and talks, the festival aims to spotlight the chance for a socially just world.
Expect exciting featured artists such as Cassper Nyovest, Summer Heynes, DJ Lloyd and more at this one-of-a-kind experience.
Cost: R300pp (general access) | R450pp (VIP) | R100 (shuttle ticket each way). Tickets can be purchased on Quicket.
When: 26 April 2025 | 12 noon – 12 midnight
Where: The Ostrich – Cape Town, Ostrich Ranch, Van Schoorsdrif Rd, Philadelphia
V&A Waterfront Mini Explorers Club
The V&A Waterfront’s Mini Explorers Club gives kids a passport to a range of activities, from food adventures, gemstone discoveries, marine fun, and painting parties. Apart from access to special activities, the passport is the key to exclusive treats and epic discounts at various participating stores.
This weekend, continue the Easter fun by joining the Egg-scape on Saturday, 26 April, from 10am to 10.30 am at Battery Park. Sign up here
To become an official Mini Explorer, parents need to fill in the registration form online and visit the V&A Info Kiosk to pay the R150 registration fee using a card. Parents can then pick up the Explorers Passport, which gives children access to activities at each activity zone in the V&A Waterfront neighbourhood, where kids can collect stamps and stickers in their Passport as they explore each zone.
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Between Two Worlds at Hazendal
Hazendal Wine Estate has welcomed Between Two Worlds, an exclusive garden installation by celebrated Landscaper of the Year 2024, Leon Kluge. Between Two Worlds is an immersive multi-sensory experience that transports visitors into an evocative state of between wake and sleep through celebrating the beauty of the plant kingdom.
Leon Kluge is an internationally acclaimed landscape artist and botanist known for his bold and thought-provoking creations. He continues to push the boundaries of garden design, blending exceptional artistic vision and horticultural expertise to create spaces that inspire and educate people about botanics.
The estate is also partnering with Leon Kluge to reimagine the gardens across the historic property and create in the farm’s vineyards a new botanical garden dedicated to the renosterveld community of the Cape Floristic Region.
Cost: R170pp. Tickets available on Quicket.
When: 22 April – 2 May 2025 | 8am – 9pm
Where: Hazendal Wine Estate, Bottelary Road, Stellenbosch
Wild Wine Festival
Discover the Wild Wine Festival – a relaxed yet refined celebration of fine wine in the heart of Wilderness, along the scenic Garden Route. This special event brings together 16 top wine estates from the NLR-wines portfolio. It’s a great chance to meet the winemakers and national managers behind some of South Africa’s most celebrated wines – and, of course, to taste them too.
Your ticket includes a Riedel tasting glass to elevate the experience, ensuring every sip is savoured. After the wine, enjoy a laid-back afternoon with delicious Mediterranean-inspired food from The Girls on the Square – from fresh seafood and sushi to burgers, prawns, and nachos.
Set against the tranquil backdrop of Wilderness, the Wild Wine Festival offers the perfect blend of great wine, good food, and beautiful surroundings. The event is a must for wine lovers looking for something a little different.
Cost: R450 per day. Tickets available on Webtickets.
When: 26 and 27 April 2025 | from 12 noon
Where: The Girls on the Square, The Square, 1 Owen Grant St, Wilderness
A Night at the Opera Gala Dinner
The Methodist Church of Southern Africa (MCSA), Cape of Good Hope District Music Association, presents a night filled with exquisite music, delectable food, and inspiring talks. Guests will be honoured to have Mr. Mzwandile Matthews, a veteran of the classical and choral sector in South Africa and a respected member of the MCSA, as the keynote speaker.
Guests can indulge in a diverse repertoire featuring masterpieces from Mozart, Verdi, Beethoven, and South African compositions by Sibusiso Njeza and Mbeki Mbali. The lineup of renowned opera singers, including Nonhlanhla Yende, Zolina Ngejane, Vuyani Hallam, and Luvo Rasemeni, bring these compositions to life.
Cost: R450pp. Includes a welcome drink and canapés, a two-course dinner, and a live opera concert. Book via Quicket
When: Saturday, 26 April from 7pm to 9:30pm
Where: Rosebank Methodist Church, 2 Chapel Rd, Rosebank, Cape Town
Galileo Open Air Cinema
Catch a variety of movies this long weekend at Galileo Open Air Cinema at Kirstenbosch Gardens. See the American fantasy swashbuckler film Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl on Friday 25 April. The first in the series, this film follows the pirate Jack Sparrow and the blacksmith Will Turner, as they attempt to rescue the kidnapped Elizabeth Swann.
Romance lovers can catch About Time on Saturday 26 April. The movie follows Tim, who at the age of 21, discovers he can travel in time and change what happens and has happened in his own life. His decision to make his world a better place by getting a girlfriend turns out not to be as easy as you might think.
Meanwhile, bring the whole family to watch the classic animated movie Shrek on Sunday 27 April. In the film, an embittered ogre named Shrek finds his home in the swamp overrun by fairy tale creatures banished by the obsessive ruler Lord Farquaad. With the help of Donkey, Shrek makes a pact with Farquaad to rescue Princess Fiona in exchange for regaining control of his swamp.
Cost: From R140pp, tickets available on the website.
When: 25, 26 and 27 April | Fri and Sun: doors open 6pm | Sat: doors open 5pm | movie starts 7.30pm
Where: Kirstenbosch Gardens
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Mrs. Mitchell Comes to Town
A killer is on the loose, the city is on the brink of chaos, and a rising politician faces a deadly choice: betray those closest to him or lose everything. Meanwhile, a mother plunges into a brutal underworld to find her missing son. When Mrs. Mitchell Comes To Town, all hell breaks loose.
Written by acclaimed playwright Louis Viljoen, this gripping new thriller at the Baxter Theatre stars Jenny Stead and Aidan Scott in a high-stakes battle of secrets, betrayal, and survival. Get ready for a heart-racing ride you won’t forget.
Cost: R140 – R180pp. Tickets available on Webtickets.
When: 22 April – 10 May 2025 | 7.30pm | Saturday matinee at 4.30pm
Where: Masambe Theatre, Baxter Theatre Centre, Main Rd, Rondebosch
Relax at the Grotto Spa
Tucked away in Cape Town’s vibrant cityscape and near the lush Company Gardens, The Grotto Spa at The Capital 15 on Orange Hotel is a unique sanctuary known for its lavish, moody atmosphere and indulgent treatments. This long weekend, relax and enjoy a world-class treatment at this beautiful location.
Grotto Spa also has various specials, ranging from a few hours to half-day offerings. With skin treatments, lymphatic massage, deep tissue massages and grooming treatments on offer, among others, there’s an experience for everyone to enjoy.
Cost: Various prices are available according to treatment or package. Book here
When: Monday to Sunday, from 10am – 8pm, or at 9am with prior booking | Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Night Spa Packages only, with reservation 5 days in advance, 5pm to 10pm
Where: The Capital 15 on Orange, Corner Of Orange Street & Grey’s Pass, Gardens
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Cause | Effect Mini Flight Cocktail Festival
Embark on your very own tasting adventure at Cause Effect, with a curated selection of 10 mini cocktails (each between 80–100 ml). Journey through global classics—from the bold and bitter Negroni to the smooth elegance of a perfectly balanced Martini. Each cocktail tells its own story, offering a unique flavour and experience. Your ticket is your passport to this 10-stop cocktail tasting tour.
Settle in for an afternoon of great music and even better company. Graze all day on a delicious selection of bites from the specially crafted short menu, made to pair beautifully with drinks.
Cost: R250pp. Tickets available on Quicket.
When: 26 April 2025 | 1pm – 7pm
Where: Cause | Effect Cocktail Kitchen, Main Rd & Grotto Rd, Rondebosch,
Hotel Sky Cape Town Birthday Deal
Hotel Sky Cape Town, known for its bold interiors and iconic Sky-Hi Rooftop ride, is turning 4 years old this April. Now, in its birthday month, the hotel is offering an incredible deal to enjoy until 30 April.
For just R4000 per couple, enjoy:
- 2-night stay in one of the hotel’s super-stylish rooms
- R700 dining credit, to enjoy the great food and vibes overlooking the city skyline.
- 2 tickets to the Sky-Hi Ride, one of Cape Town’s wildest adrenaline rush experiences!
- Welcome drinks to get the party started.
Enjoy a no-fuss, exciting weekend in the heart of Cape Town, and celebrate the fourth birthday of one of the city’s favourite hotels.
Reservations can be made via email or phone (021 879 5040)
Where: Hotel Sky Cape Town, 9 Lower Long St, Foreshore
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Pick n Pay Wine and Food Festival
The Pick n Pay Wine and Food Festival returns with two days of award-winning wines, delicious food and live music.
Festivalgoers can taste award-winning wine from over 40 top South African producers. The dedicated Sparkling Experience section is open for the best local Cap Classique and French Champagne tasting options, which can be enjoyed with a plate of fresh oysters.
The Pick n Pay Fresh Food Market will ensure guests don’t go hungry with a selection of delicious pizzas, burgers, cheese and charcuterie platters, fish and chips, grilled Chicken Espetada, and sushi, along with vegan and vegetarian offerings.
Cost: R275 (general access), R2850 (VIP). Tasting room session add-on: R100; PnP picnic bag add-on: R295. Purchase tickets on the website.
When: 26 – 27 April 2025 | 12 noon – 6pm
Where: Constantia Sports Complex, Constantia Main Rd, Constantia
Experience CINEWAV at The Collective
CINEWAV is bringing a revolutionary cinema experience to The Collective in Hout Bay, and combined with The Collective’s delicious harvest menu, creates a memorable evening.
CINEWAV is a revolutionary piece of technology that eliminates background noise when watching a movie outside. Instead of conventional speakers, viewers tune in via the CINEWAV app, ensuring crystal-clear audio without background noise or distortion. This weekend, CINEWAV is screening the musical film The Greatest Showman, which chronicles the story of P.T. Barnham and his story in creating the circus.
While you’re there, enjoy a delicious meal from The Collective’s Harvest Table, with dishes such as frankfurter and boerewors hot dogs, prawn curry and Belarusian beetroot salad. Meals are priced via weight, so try a bit of everything while you enjoy the movie. The full menu is available here.
Tickets can be booked by downloading the CINEWAV app and choosing the relevant screening, or by scanning the QR code here.
Cost: R80pp | R300 for a family of 4
When: 26 April 2025 | movie starts at 7.30pm
Where: The Collective, The Fisherman’s World Precinct Courtyard, 35 Main Road, Hout Bay
Robin Pieters Live at GrandWest
Join Robin Pieters for the 9th edition of It’s A Love Thing, a spectacular celebration of love and music at the iconic Grand Arena in Cape Town. With a legacy of unforgettable performances, this annual event has become one of South Africa’s most anticipated live music experiences.
Returning to its home at the Grand Arena, It’s A Love Thing promises a night filled with soulful melodies, passion, and energy. This year’s event will bring together 5,500 attendees for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, showcasing the incredible talents of Robin Pieters along with special guest performances.
Cost: R145 – R305pp, tickets available on Webtickets.
When: 26 April 2025 | doors open 7pm | show starts 8pm
Where: Grandwest Arena, 1 Jakes Gerwel Dr, Acacia Park
SAAO Private Night Tour
Take a tour of the beautiful South African Astronomical Observatory, which conducts research into astronomy and astrophysics. The tour includes viewing the visitor’s centre, the historical main building, the museum, the McClean telescope, and if weather permits, a stargazing session with the McClean and Dobsonian telescopes.
This is an essential experience for those who love viewing the night sky and want to gain a deeper understanding of how it is studied in the heart of Cape Town
Cost: R50pp | Children under 6 free. Tickets available on Quicket.
When: 24 April 2025 | 8pm – 10pm
Where: South African Astronomical Observatory, 1 Observatory Rd, Observatory
South African Lipizzaners
Don’t miss the South African Lipizzaners in action at the Noordhoek Riding Club. This is not just a show – it’s an experience filled with stunning horses, toe tapping tunes, and plenty of wow moments.
Watch as the Lipizzaner horses perform dazzling moves, that will leave you and your little ones amazed. The show is perfect for horse lovers, thrill-seekers, and families looking for a fun day out together. With the horses’ graceful performances and a beautiful venue in Noordhoek, it’s a day to remember. Bring a picnic and enjoy.
Cost: R200pp | R150pp (pensioners and children U12). Tickets available on Quicket.
When: 27 April 2025 | 11.30am – 1pm
Where: Noordhoek Riding Club, Katzenellenbogen St, Noordhoek
The Drag Cartel presents Soulful Sunday
This weekend, Cape Town’s dining scene gets a fabulous makeover as drag meets lunch in a spectacle of sequins, sass, and show-stopping drag talent.
Hosted by the ever-charismatic Maxine Wild, this drag lunch promises to be a riot of energy and elegance. On the bill are four powerhouse performers – Sheezah Star, Dee Blogging, Wendy Larossa, and Chenal LeCap – each bringing their unique flair, humour, and high-voltage stage presence to the table.
Cost: Free, registration required on Quicket.
When: 27 April 2025 | doors open 12pm | show starts 1pm
Where: Sorriso Resturant, 10 Donegal St, Rugby
A Brunch Of Thyme 2.0
A Brunch of Thyme is a captivating dining experience where food becomes the language of connection, culture, and community. Rooted in the values of Masibuyel’Embo, this brunch celebrates the richness of African indigenous ingredients, reimagining them in a contemporary culinary setting.
The carefully curated menu highlights the depth and diversity of African gastronomy, honoring time-honored traditions while sparking fresh conversations around the table. This is more than just a brunch, it’s a space to mingle, share stories, and build new connections with like-minded food lovers, cultural enthusiasts, and culinary creatives.
Cost: R350pp (includes 2-course brunch and bottomless mimosas). Tickets available on Quicket.
When: 26 and 27 April 2025 | 10am – 4pm
Where: Maker’s Landing, The Cruise Terminal, V&A Waterfront
Mythical Book Club’s Bookish Brunch
Mythical Book Club is hosting a cozy morning brunch, filled with meaningful conversation, creativity, and connection. This is a relaxed space for readers to gather, share bookish joy, and indulge in the love of reading. Whether you’re a lifelong bookworm or picking up a book for the first time in a while, everyone’s welcome.
Cost: R350pp (includes a one-course brunch, a hot drink, a creative craft activity, a relaxed book chat, and a chance to win a blind book date surprise!). Tickets available on Quicket.
When: 24 April 2025 | 10am – 12 noon
Where: The Backyard Cafe, 4 Sol Cohen Rd, Heathfield
