Cape
Town is alive with people from numerous cultures with a wide range
if passions, and interests.
A look through the annual calendar of events happening in and around
this vibrant place gives testimony to the broad spectrum of interests
of the citizens of the city.
As a visitor you will be always have a range of art, cultural,
sport and entertainment events from which to choose – so you
are assured of a jam-packed visit!
Over the course of the year look out for the following:
For Music Lovers
Stellenbosch Music Festival - October
International Jazz Festival - March
For Flower Fundis
South African Airways Cape Town Flower Show - October
For Aviation Enthusiasts
The Ysterplaat Annual Airshow - September
For Nature Lovers
The Hermanus Whale Festival – September / October
For Golfers
SA Open Championships - December
For Culture Vultures
UMOJA - The Spirit of Togetherness - October
For Horseracing Enthusiasts
The J&B Met – January
For Surf Junkies
Red Bull Big Wave Competition – August / September
For Psyched Cyclists
The Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Tour – March
For Marathon Maniacs
Two Ocean Marathon – April
For Fasionistas
Cape Town Fashion Week - July
For Comedy Lovers
Cape Town International Comedy Festival – July
For Pyromaniacs
Symphony of Fire – December
Featured Festival
The Breedekloof Outdoor Festival is so multi-faceted that we had
to spotlight it for your special attention!
Set in Rawsonville and surrounds, the festival events are hosted
23 wineries in the area.
There is a major music festival featuring some of the best bands
in SA, an adrenaline-junkies dream in the shape of a multi-sport
team challenge, and a unique night-run through the vineyards.
For 4-wheel drive enthusiasts there is a 4x4 expo. Art lovers are
not forgotten as there are several art exhibitions. For the super-active
there’s quad-biking, horse riding, clay-pigeon shooting, plus
archery, mountain biking and golf. Get a real taste of the unusual
with Witblits tasting and raisin-spitting!
A real chockablock week end festival with something for everyone,
if you’re in the Western Cape over October this is an event
to diarize for sure!
There are so many events to choose from that we have just selected
a sprinkling to whet your appetite.
To check events by the month click on the left hand menu
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