Where: Zandvlei, Muizenberg When: late Oct/early Nov Tel & website: 021 447 9040/www.tourismcapetown.co.za The sky’s the limit as far as designs go at Africa’s biggest kite festival. Larger-than-life South Park characters dip and dive along with giant octopi and Chinese dragons on Muizenberg’s Zandvlei grounds.
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Where: Rhodes Drive, Newlands When: late Nov-early Apr Tel & website: 021 799 8783/www.sanbi.org Beat the Sunday blues with a few good bottles of wine and a sunset backdrop during the popular weekly Kirstenbosch sunset concerts. These performances have become a summer institution among Capetonians, so get there early if you want a grassy patch from which to see hot local talents like Freshlyground, the Parlotones and Fokofpolisiekar.
27-29 September 2024 The Hermanus Festival is an annual festival celebrating the migration of Southern Right Whales and other marine wildlife with ocean-themed activities and exhibitions, emphasising education and environmentally responsible adventures and activities. “Hermanus, known as the best land-based whale watching destination in the world, plays host to thousands of visitors who flock to the seaside resort to exhilarate in the unique natural environment, watch the whales and revel in music, enjoy great food and enjoy the many activities available during the festival. The Whales are always the star performers at the festival and will be joined on land…
Performers come from as far afield as Belgium and India to take part in this unique arts festival that’s hosted in the voorkamers (front rooms) of venues that include everything from small township shacks to large Victorian manor houses. Where: out of town – Various locations in DarlingWhen: 19+20 October 2024Tel & website: 022 492 3427/www.voorkamerfest-darling.co.za Photo source: Stefan Hurter
A popular annual music and lifestyle estival where some of the country’s biggest rock, blues, pop and folk bands play alongside lesser-known artists. Make sure your camping gear is sorted. Pack warm clothes, and avoid blow-up mattresses and open shoes as the devil thorns in the area truly are from hell. Where: Cloof Wine Estate, Darling For more information, visit www.rockingthedaisies.com For all ticket inquiries please email support@quicket.co.zaor call Quicket on +27 21 424 9308.
Established in 2017, the AfroFest is a three-day collaborative festival which puts a spotlight on indigenous African art, music, craft and food culture within the city. Taking place in December, the festival aims to celebrate, showcase and empower some of the multiple talented but often underrated local entrepreneurs, artists and creatives. Festival goers are invited to explore over 15 different locations across the city with activities during day and night showcasing arts and crafts, food, fashion, markets, live music, banging DJs, film screenings, comedy shows, poetry and more. 2024 dates TBC. Usually December. CONTACT:Tel: 082 751 2898Email: theafrofest@gmail.comWebsite: www.afrofestsa.comFacebook: TheAfroFest | eventTwitter: TheAfroFest
The Darling Wildflower Society has been around for more than a century and the Society’s Festival takes place annually over the third weekend in September (20-22 September 2024). It celebrates an integral part of the Cape Fynbos Kingdom comprised of Renosterveld, Rietveld, Sandveld, and Strandveld where more than 1200 different species of flowers can be found. The Flower Festival will offer a variety of activities to entertain young and old. Your ticket includes entry to: • the Landscaped Hall depicting the flowers of the area in their natural habitat,• a Craft & Gourmet Food Market,• a Veteran Tractor/Car Display• an Entertainment Tent featuring live…
Poetry in McGregor has become one of the most popular poetry festivals on the continent. Every year poets arrive in the picturesque village to celebrate their art and to enjoy a remarkably happy gathering for lovers of the written word. Poetry in McGregor is now renowned for its warm-hearted and intimate atmosphere and for the unique way in which the picturesque village lends itself to a relaxed and memorable experience. This weekend celebration of poetry includes readings by acclaimed and emerging poets, book launches, workshops, music and poetry, exhibitions and plenty of time for poets and friends of poetry from…
The annual Open Book Festival is a literary festival with a focus on South African literature in an international context. The festival includes over 150 literary events, featuring over 100 authors over 5 days. The festival was founded to bring the best literature in the world to Cape Town, to promote South African writing internationally, and to make books and literature more accessible to young readers. The 2022 Festival was held in March. 2023 Dates TBC For more information, visit openbookfestival.co.za
The festival extends across the Breedekloof Wine Valley and each of the participating wineries will be showcasing their award-winning red and dessert wines as well as offering a variety of entertainment. Highlighting their generous country hospitality, they’ll present a complimentary cup of homemade country soup and some enticing pairings. 2022 dates TBC.