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Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts, the concert venue is within the botanical gardens with concerts every Sunday, running from December to March.
National Art Exhibition at the Strydom Gallery, George Nedbank Summer Concerts in Josephine's Mill, Cape Town
The `Kaapse Klopse’ or Cape Town Minstrel Carnival: takes place every year at New Year with thousands of musicians, singers and dancers. This historical event can be compared to the famous carnival held in Rio de Janeiro as the streets are filled with crowds who throng to see this exciting and colourful parade.
Vensterversierings in Stellenbosch (end of January), one of the most well-known and exciting RAG events involving residences’ performing amateur plays around campus.
Spier Summer Festival in StellenboshThe summer festival runs for 4 months at the amphitheatre on the Spier Estate. This festival consists of music, opera, dance, stand-up comedy and theatre.
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Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts, the concert venue is within the botanical gardens with concerts every Sunday, running from December to March.
Float Procession in Stellenbosch
Community festival in Stellenbosch, a variety of food, craft stalls
and entertainment.
Community Chest Carnival in Maynardville, Wynberg, a variety of
international foods, craft stalls and entertainment for young and old alike.
Winelands Jazz Festival in Franschhoek
J&B Met at the Kenilworth Race Course, one of South Africa’s
biggest summer racing events and a big event in the social calender, fashion and
entertainment with marquees and picnic areas.
Opening of parliament in Cape Town CBD
Spier Summer Festival in Stellenbosh, the summer festival runs for 4 months at the amphitheatre on the Spier Estate. This festival consists of music, opera, dance, stand-up comedy and theatre.
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Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts, the concert venue is within
the botanical gardens with concerts every Sunday, running from December to March.
The Life Cycle Expo in Good Hope Centre, Cape Town
Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, based in Cape Town this annual
event attracts around 40 000 cyclists from around the globe. It represents 109Km
of some of the most scenic spots in the world. Starting in the City Centre the route
makes its way down the Blue Route leading into Simonstown then turning at Smitswinkel
and heading back along the coastline before the steady climb up scenic Chapman’s
Peak and finally the short, steep hill of Suikerbossie before cycling back through
Camps Bay into the city centre.
Crayfish, Food & Cultural Festival in Lamberts Bay, feast on
fresh crayfish and get festive at the rock concerts by some of South Africa's favorite
musicians.
Cape Town Jazz Festival, the annual Cape Town International Jazz
Festival (previously known as the North Sea Jazz Festival) is the pinnacle of world-renowned
musicians providing an interrelated star-studded line-up. This event is held in
the Good Hope Centre.
Spier Summer Festival in Stellenbosh, the summer festival runs
for 4 months at the Amphitheatre on the Spier estate. This festival consists of
music, opera, dance, stand-up comedy and theatre.
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Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon, hosted in Cape Town and attracts
some 20 000 participants from around the world. Consists of 56Km of open road and
passes both the Indian and Atlantic oceans surrounding the South African shoreline.
Clanwilliam Agricultural Show in Clanwilliam
SA Cheese Festival in Franschhoek, widest selection of cheeses
in South Africa complemented with other glorious delicacies such as olives, nuts
and wine. Also available is an array of home made products from various stalls.
South African Belly Dance Festival in Cape Town, presented by Marroca
Belly Dance Studios.
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Five Roses Cederberg Festival in Clanwilliam
Cape Gourmet Festival in Cape Town
The Good Food & Wine Show at the Cape Town International Convention Centre(
CTICC) offers a magnificent display of gourmet delights, providing
culinary bliss.
Prince Albert Olive, Food and Wine Festival in Swartberg, consists
of art exhibitions, beer tents, live music, wine tasting, crafts, cabaret, dances
and much more.
Pink Loerie Mardi Gras in Knysna, a 4 day Gay Festival with non
stop entertainment which includes floats and street parades
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Swartland Food & Wine Festival in Malmesbury
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Berg River Canoe Marathon, the 4 day Berg River Canoe Marathon
event covers a distance of over 250km. from Paarl all the way to Velddrif. A hard
race not for the faint hearted.
Knysna Oyster Festival, show cases Oyster braais(BBQ), oyster tasting,
oyster eating competitions and a variety of sporting events.
Bastille Festival in Franschhoek, celebrates its centuries-old
French Huguenot heritage with a wonderful feast of food, wine and entertainment.
Fees van die Ganse in Gansbaai ,celebrates the origins of Gansbaai, and remembers the wild geese that flocked to the freshwater spring located in the present day harbour.
Calitzdorp Port festival in Calitzdorp, showcases the top 15 South
African port makers.
Bastille Festival in Franschhoek, is a centuries-old French Huguenot heritage festival which celebrates the collective theme of freedom. The Bastille Food and Wine Marquee, in the village centre, will be open from 12 noon to 6pm on both Saturday and Sunday the 15 and 16 of July.
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P.P.C Riebeek Marathon in Riebeek Valley Stellenbosch wine festival
in Stellenbosch, a variety of wines, food stalls, quad rides and art exhibitions.
Cape Town Fashion week in Cape Town, africa’s largest gathering
of fashion talent, providing a platform for designers from across sub-Saharan Africa.
Clanwilliam Flower Show in Clanwilliam, showcases a variety of
wild flowers and raises public awareness on conservation issues.
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Pick ‘n Pay women’s Inter-provincial Golf Championship, a South
African Women’s Golf event.
RMX WineX in Cape Town, South Africa’s premier wine festival held at the Convention Centre(CTICC) show cases a variety of some 250 different wines from around the world including suppliers of glassware and accessories.
Penguin Festival in Simon's Town, this annual festival, which takes
place in the centre of historic Simonstown, celebrates the equal rights for Penguins.
It also includes a selection of craft markets, children’s activities, food stalls,
entertainment, live music and environmental and conservation displays.
Whale Festival in Hermanus, the only Enviro-Arts festival in South Africa, which celebrates the return of the Southern Right whales to the waters of Walker Bay, our magnificent environment and the arrival of spring! A must see as South Africa has the world’s best land based whale watching spots.
Freshpak Rooibos fitness Festival in Clanwilliam, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Cedarberg mountains and the Clanwilliam dam, this event tests stamina and camaraderie while filled with good food and drinks.
Laingsburg Ultra Marathon for the super fit runner.
International Kite Festival in Zandvlei, annual Fundraiser and Awareness event organized by the Cape Mental Health. Every year thousands of visitors, including international kite flying teams from around the world gather in Muizenberg to witness spectacular show kites, live entertainment, stalls, school competitions and much more.
Harvest Festival of the Sea in Saldanha
Knysna Gastronomica in Knysna, a celebration of good food, wine and
culture.
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Breedekloof Outdoor festival in Breedekloof, fun filled weekend
spans the entire Breedekloof region, such as music, quad-biking, helicopter flips,
paintball, archery, clay-pigeon shooting, wine-blending and a tagged fishing contest.
Cape Odyssey in Cape Winelands, is a fully supported two-person
team trail running stage race, covering 200km over 5 days.
Cape Town Flower Show, showcases the richness of the Cape Floral
Kingdom together with exhibits of Southern Africa’s flora and displays of exotic
plants.
Cape Times FNB Big Walk in Hartleyvale Stadium, Cape Town, long
distance walk consisting of 8 different routes from which all proceedings go towards charities.
charities.
Foot of Africa Marathon from Napier to Bredasdorp.
Stellenbosch
Spring Festival in Stellenbosch
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Stellenbosch Winelands Marathon in Stellenbosch, 21km and 42Km
marathon.
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Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts, the concert venue is within
the botanical gardens with concerts every Sunday, running from December to March.
Carols by Candlelight in Kirstenbosch
Community Chest Twilight Fun Run in Cape Town CBD
Rothmans Week Sailing Regatta
MCQP in Cape Town, it is a Queer Art Party Project, with a new theme
chosen each year. The theme guides the creative team, artists, and partygoers, in
their conceptualization and creativity. The party is filled with hundreds of people
all ages, gender, race and sexuality
The Moment Event in Stilbaai, is an annual adventure race which
includes a 12km coastal run, a 15km sea paddle and 65 km mountain biking stage.
Spier Summer Festival in Stellenbosh, the summer festival runs for 4 months at the amphitheatre on the Spier Estate. This festival consists of music, opera, dance, stand-up comedy and theatre.
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