• Maynardville Open Air Festival 2026

    Anyone dreaming of long days and an easy holiday mood should put a pin in their diaries for the 13th January 2026, which marks the opening of the Maynardville Open Air Festival's Cape Town season with a chamber concert, Shades of Blue. The festival is now a fully-fledged programme of music, dance, opera and a new addition – jazz - with Jazz in the Park (14 & 15 January), performed by Blake Hellaby (Piano), Buddy Wells (Saxophone), Wesley Rustin (Double Bass) and […]

  • Shxtsngigs South Africa Tour

    24 January 2026 – The Goldrush Dome, Johannesburg 27 January 2026 – Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town Shxtsngigs, the UK’s fan-favorite podcast duo, will be heading to Mzansi in January 2026. Known for their outrageous, unfiltered, and laugh-out-loud wildly popular podcast, this is a not-to-be-missed experience! Catch James and Fuhad’s when they bring their Daddy’s Home tour to The Goldrush Dome, Johannesburg, on Saturday 24 January 2026 and the Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town, on Tuesday 27 January 2026.   Tickets go on sale to […]

  • Stellenbosch Harvest Parade

    Stellenbosch’s annual Harvest Parade takes place on Saturday, 31 January 2026, marking the start of the harvest season with a colourful public procession through the historic town centre. Rooted in tradition, the parade is a moment of collective gratitude - giving thanks for the new vintage while honouring the farmers, cellar teams and winemakers who shape the region. The procession gets underway at 09:00 from the Toy and Miniature Museum in Market Street, moving through Alexander, Bird, Church and Plein Streets before arriving at […]

  • Love in the Baroque Era: Classical Music Concert at La Motte

    “Love in the Baroque Era” is an upcoming classical music concert set in the historic Parshuis at La Motte - an enchanting way to begin Valentine’s week. Members of the Cape Town Baroque Orchestra present a programme of instrumental chamber music from the baroque period, centered around leading composers, the people that inspired them, and their passions outside the world of music. The programme includes music by Bach, Handel, Elisabeth Jacquet de la Guerre and Thomas Arne, as well as pieces […]

  • Savanna Newcomer Comedy Showcase

    In partnership with Savanna Premium Cider and One-eyed Jack, the Savanna Newcomer Comedy Showcase returns as part of the 13th Annual Savanna Comics’ Choice Comedy Awards on Sunday, 8 February 2026 at The Maslow Hotel, Sandton. The event brings together comedy fans, media and industry decision-makers for a night dedicated to fresh perspectives, fearless voices and undeniable talent. Now firmly a cornerstone of the awards calendar, the Savanna Newcomer Comedy Showcase is a high-profile platform built to uncover the next […]

  • Valentine’s Dinner at TANG with Chopard

    This Valentine’s Day, TANG invites couples to celebrate love through a refined, sensorial journey where flavour, elegance and emotion converge. Set within a lush, Asian-inspired sanctuary, the evening unfolds as an immersive experience designed to be felt, savoured and remembered. Known for its contemporary interpretation of Japanese izakaya dining paired with classic Cantonese-style cooking, TANG offers a culinary journey that is both nuanced and indulgent. Guests are treated to an award-winning four-course Valentine’s menu, thoughtfully curated and paired with Mirabelle […]

  • Investec Cape Town Art Fair 2026

    Cape Town has established itself as a vibrant hub on the global art calendar, where contemporary culture unfolds across galleries, studios, historic buildings, and public spaces. At the centre of this momentum is the Investec Cape Town Art Fair (ICTAF), returning for its 13th edition from 20–22 February 2026 under the theme 'Listen' - an invitation to attentiveness, reflection, and exchange. Laura Vincenti “Cape Town is a city shaped by many voices,” says Laura Vincenti, Director of ICTAF. “Through 'Listen', […]

  • RMB Simonsberg Wine Festival

    One of the Cape Winelands’ most anticipated lifestyle events, the RMB Simonsberg Wine Festival, returns from 28 February–1 March 2026. The event brings together some of South Africa’s most iconic wine estates for a refined celebration of exceptional wines, elevated food experiences and live music, set against the dramatic slopes of the Simonsberg mountains. Renowned producers including Tokara, Plaisir, Thelema and a curated selection of leading Simonsberg wine farms will present a diverse range of styles and vintages, offering festival-goers […]

  • The Wake-Up Call at Dunstone Country Estate

    Dust off your boots and raise a glass: an electrifying night of Western luxury-with-a-conscience rides into Wellington on 28 February, when The Wake-Up Call takes over Dunstone Country Estate – just a one-hour drive from Cape Town. Think live country music under the stars, flame-grilled food, exceptional wines, striking art—and an opportunity to make a real difference. Dreamed up by South African social media power duo Kiki La Coco and Malcolm Wentzel, The Wake-Up Call is a bold, high-energy gathering […]

  • Move with Grace at Leopard’s Leap Wine Estate

    On Saturday, 7 March 2026, something deeply restorative returns to the vineyards of Leopard’s Leap Wine Estate. Move with Grace, the fast-growing faith-based women’s wellness movement founded by Cape Town holistic wellness coach Claudia Van Schalkwyk, is back for its second edition. This gathering is less about pushing harder and more about coming home to your nervous system. Following a powerful debut in 2024, this year’s theme, Homeostasis: Greens. Growth. Grace., honours the body’s innate ability to regulate, restore and […]

  • NashVegas 4: The King!

    What began as a one-night experiment has become a much-anticipated fixture on the Swartland’s cultural calendar. This year, NashVegas returns to Riebeek Kasteel for its fourth outing, once again bringing the sweeping story of American music to the foot of the mountain — and this time, with Elvis firmly in the spotlight. From Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Chuck Berry to Bruce Springsteen, John Lee Hooker, JJ Cale and The Eagles, the music that shaped American sound comes alive in this rollicking, story-driven […]

  • Cape Town City Ballet: David Nixon’s Dracula

    Get ready, Cape Town – this autumn, the city’s stage is about to get a serious thrill. Cape Town City Ballet is bringing David Nixon’s electrifying full-length adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula to Artscape from 13–29 March 2026. Set to a dramatic soundtrack featuring Alfred Schnittke, Arvo Pärt, Sergei Rachmaninoff, and Michael Daugherty, Dracula first debuted in 1999 and has since become one of Nixon’s most celebrated narrative ballets. Known for its cinematic Gothic vibe, daring choreography, and theatrical flair, this production […]