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Come to the table this Mandela Day. Bree Street public langtafel for up to 1 600 people, with free bread, sponsored meals and more, from 12:00 to 17:00. The post Come to the table: 1 600 seats, one Mandela Day ‘langtafel’ on Bree Street appeared first on City Vision.
Cape Town’s Comic Con is back with a record 34,000 visitors, One Piece season 2 stars, and a planned move to CTICC1 next year. The post Comic Con Cape Town plans to move to bigger venue next year appeared first on City Vision.
Following a decade since his last release, Swiss-based acclaimed South African drummer, composer, artistic director and bandleader, Kesivan Naidoo, returns with We Dance at Home – a powerful new album and national tour by Kesivan & The Lights, launching 16 May 2026 at the WITS Theatre in Johannesburg. Fresh from their appearance at the first …
In consideration of the school holiday period, the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) has extended the application deadline for the 2026 ACT Nyoloha Scholarship Programme (NSP) to Monday, 27 April 2026, to give young performing and visual and digital artists across South Africa more time to meet the deadline. Now in its fifth iteration, the …
Franschhoek – The inaugural Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek concluded on a high note this past weekend, drawing strong attendance across its three-day programme as momentum built steadily through the valley. From 27–29 March 2026, Franschhoek played host to a diverse audience of local and international visitors who moved between The Arches main stage and the …
The Suidoosterfees is an annual Cape Town-based community arts festival dedicated to fostering an inclusive, non-racial South African society through the arts. The festival promotes job creation, community development and social cohesion, while supporting emerging artists through several development initiatives. With a diverse programme spanning drama, music, dance and public discussions, the Suidoosterfees provides an …
Get ready to geek out at Comic Con Cape Town, the city’s largest Pop Culture & Gaming festival, returning for its 4th epic edition! Dive into a world where everyone is welcome to be themselves, no matter their cultural background, physical ability, or personal identity. This self-expressive festival is your chance to experience the best …
The Run4Freedom brings together runners, families and the broader community in celebration of Freedom Day through sport and unity. Hosted by Langa Athletic Club, this exciting event features a competitive 10km race and a 6km Fun Run that take runners on a historic journey through Langa, one of Cape Town’s oldest townships. The race is run in accordance …
Ultra South Africa returns to the Mother City for its 11th edition. Ultranauts assemble! Africa’s largest Electronic Music Festival is bringing the heat your way, and with a public holiday on the Monday, you already know it’s going down! Let the countdown to this legendary event begin and get ready to be fully immersed in …
The Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival returns this April, celebrating the Mother City’s secret season in true style. Featuring top South African producers, Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival showcases award-winning wines from 70 stands, including bold reds and crisp whites with options for every palate. Food lovers are also in for …
The Khamissa Art Festival is a vibrant co-created festival by artist and the community, made by artists for artists, art-lovers and the broader community. The festival encourages artists and art lovers to create artwork collaboratively and on-site. You can look forward to an Arts Market where artists have the opportunity to sell or trade their …
The DHL Stormers continues its push for a home Vodacom URC playoff when they take on Connacht Rugby in this round 15 clash at DHL Stadium. With just four rounds of regular season remaining, the Cape side will be looking to secure rights to play in front of the Faithful come playoff time. The Stormers …
The Waterfront Canal Challenge (WCC) is Africa’s only urban timed canal swim, taking place annually at Cape Town’s iconic V&A Waterfront. Swimmers can choose from a Half-Mile, 1-Mile, or Elite Mile race, with the thrilling opportunity to compete alongside Olympic Champion Michelle Weber. This year’s theme, “Turning Tides into Tomorrow,” highlights the power of progress, …
Cape Town City FC continues its push for promotion from the Motsepe Foundation Championship as they take on Hungry Lions. The Citizens find themselves in a tightly contested four-way race for the title, with their Northern Cape opponents right in the mix. With just six games left, every match now carries a cup final edge, …
WTM Africa stands as the continent’s premier B2B exhibition dedicated to both inbound and outbound travel. This dynamic delivers a powerful mix of large-scale exhibitions, unbeatable networking, and targeted educational sessions. Attendees engage in one-on-one meetings with key industry decision makers, generate quality sales leads, launch new products, and break into untapped markets—all while sizing …
Be part of the energy and excitement at the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon. The event offers a spectacular ultra and half marathon journey through the picturesque southern suburbs of Cape Town. In addition, the event provides an experience for all with the Cape Town International Friendship Run (9 April 2026) and Trail runs (10 April …
Get ready with Richmond Corner for the ultimate Two Oceans Shakeout! If you’re in Cape Town for the BIG weekend tackling the Ultra, the Half, or cheering from the sidelines, your legs need a warm-up! Join us on Saturday, 4 April 2026 at Richmond Corner for the perfect taper-week leg-loosener—exactly 7 days before the Two …
Cape Town City continues its chase of Motsepe Foundation Championship season glory at Athlone Stadium. The Citizens go head-to-head with Black Leopards on matchday 23 in a crucial fixture as they strengthen their push for National First Division honours. Currently occupying the playoff positions, City will be determined to make home advantage count against Lidoda …
LUMENOCITY is a large scale public light art festival that transforms Company’s Garden into an immersive night time cultural experience. Over several evenings, South African light artists and digital creatives present site specific installations and large format projection mapping that respond directly to the history, architecture, and natural landscape of the Gardens. A key component …
ILTM Africa is an invitation-only event from the global ILTM brand portfolio – a bespoke, invitation-only event connecting Africa and the Middle East’s top luxury travel exhibitors with world-class travel experts. Over three high-impact days, top luxury travel exhibitors and world-class travel experts come together at some of the country’s most prestigious locations. Exhibitors have …
Get ready for one of Cape Town’s biggest family-friendly cultural celebrations! Living Lekka Autumn Fest 2026 brings together community, culture, food, music, and entrepreneurship in one vibrant space. Building on the success of the Summer Fest, this large-scale event will welcome 15,000 – 25,000 attendees and feature over 200 vendors, offering everything from mouthwatering food to unique retail …
Virgin Active HYROX Cape Town is a global high-energy fitness race that brings everyday athletes together for an epic challenge. The event combines running with functional workout stations like sled pushes, rowing, lunges and burpees. The format is simple but tough: athletes run 1km, followed by a workout station, repeated eight times. You can compete …
The Bayhill Premier Cup, is arguably South Africa and Africa’s most prestigious youth football event, celebrating 37 years of youth development. Each year, teams from across the country, including several professional clubs from the South African PSL compete in the tournament. With its unique mix of amateur, professional and international participation the tournament is a …
An open celebration of music, community and connection – alongside a weekend of workshops shaping future talent Franschhoek, South Africa: After a packed weekend of music, across its two mains stages, the inaugural Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek will gently draw to a close, the energy will shift – not into silence, but into something slower, warmer and …
