EVENTS IN CAPE TOWN

Find out what's currently happening in our vibrant city, from international stage productions to world famous trade shows and events, Cape Town plays host to a wide variety of unique and special events.

Please note that below events are subject to change.

Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts

Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts are a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Cape Town. Pack a delicious picnic basket, bring along friends and family and find a spot on the Kirstenbosch slopes. These events are very popular, so get there early to ensure you get a good spot. Concerts are lined up for every Sunday, running through to April.

See line-up below:

07 March         Goldfish
09 March         Cliff Richard &The Shadows -
14 March         The Dirty Skirts
21 March         The Cape Philharmonic Orchestra
28 March         Watershed
04 April           Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon Encounter


2010 Match Schedule - FIFA World Cup

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SHOPPERS' PARADISE

From one of the most celebrated shopping venues in the world to international and local designer boutiques, jewellery showrooms, art galleries, craft and lifestyle stores. You'll find something that caters for any taste or style at the V&A Waterfront or at one of the many shops that open their doors in the surrounding Cape Town area.

V&A Waterfront
On the doorstep of Cape Grace, the V&A Waterfront offers cosmopolitan cuisine, boating excursions, boutiques, two cinema complexes, the Two Oceans Aquarium and bustling arts and crafts centres. There is also an amphitheatre offering music concerts in the summer.

HISTORIC SITES

Many different cultures have helped to shape South Africa over the centuries and some truly significant historical sites, including world heritage sites, are all well within reach of Cape Grace. Explore the Castle of Good Hope or take a walk through the old Cape Malay Quarter and take yourself back in time to discover the rich history of the Cape.

Castle of Good Hope:
The first European building in South Africa, the star-shaped Castle is a fascinating place to explore. It opens with a ceremony of the keys, with sentries changing every half hour and there is a changing of the Guard ceremony at noon. Within its stony walls is the William Fehr collection of prized artworks.

Cultural History Museum:
Adjacent to the Company's Garden, this museum appeals to those interested in people, cultures, and their evolution with particular reference to South Africa. Several specialists' collections include curious postal stones, costumes, musical instruments, toys and decorative arts.

House of Parliament:
The heart of the country's government and the original site of the Dutch East India Company headquarters; this area is filled with historical sites and political interest.

The Company Gardens:
The gardens, situated in central Cape Town, were established by Dutch explorer Jan Van Riebeeck on his arrival in the Cape. They are home to The SA Museum, Bertram House (a restored Georgian townhouse complete with herb garden), the Jewish Museum and the SA National Gallery (featuring international exhibits).

Bo Kaap Museum:
Situated in the old Malay Quarter, this museum gives an insight into the lifestyle of a Malay family in the 19th century and the history of Islam in South Africa. There are also guided tours of the Bo-Kaap, with its cobbled streets, quaint cottages and mosques.

St. George's Cathedral:
On the other side of the entrance to the Company's Garden is St. George's Cathedral. The foundation stone was laid in 1830. This beautiful building was designed by Sir Herbert Baker and has exquisite stained glass windows. The organ originates from Westminster Abbey.

WONDERS OF THE SEA

Being a coastal town, the ocean plays an important part in our everyday lives, beyond the calming effect for which it's famous. There is an incredible diversity of marine life to be discovered and many fun filled activities can be planned to make use of the bountiful Atlantic and Indian Oceans.

The Two Oceans Aquarium
The Two Oceans Aquarium at the V&A Waterfront is South Africa's largest and serves as a window into the unique and wondrous bio-diversity inhabiting the depths of our blue waters. It also offers a touch pool and seal pool, a river catchment exhibit, kelp forest and dramatic open exhibit.

NATURAL BEAUTY

World renowned natural beauty and an abundance of picturesque beaches make Cape Town a firm favourite with film scouts and holiday makers alike. Get a bird's eye view from 1 086 metres above sea level at the top of Table Mountain or visit Cape Point which marks the southern extremity of the Cape Peninsula and affords visitors views of the ocean unrivalled anywhere in the world.

Table Mountain Cableway:
This natural wonder is of course our best known landmark and only about 10 minutes drive from Cape Grace. A cable car trip to the summit or a walk on one of its many trails is something that should top your 'to do' list. The views from the top of the Table Mountain are simply breathtaking, particularly at sunset.

Camps Bay:
On the Atlantic Ocean side, where the water is usually colder but often more sheltered from the summer south-easterly winds, you will find Camps Bay & a beautiful stretch of beach with bustling eateries, cafes and restaurants. Other very popular beaches include Clifton and Llundadno, comprising the "Cape Riviera".

Kirstenbosch Gardens:
The National Botanical Gardens are world-famous for both their exquisite mountain side location and the enormous variety of indigenous and exotic flora on show. A peaceful haven situated on the eastern slopes of the Devil's Peak side of Table Mountain, the gardens are perfect for picnics with the family.

Whale Watching:
Roughly an hour and a half's coastal drive from Cape Town leads Cape Grace guests to the whale capital of the Overberg. Hermanus is world renowned as the premier viewing capital of the rare Southern Right Whales on their annual migration between June and November.

Cape Point:
Situated on the south western most tip of the Peninsula, Cape Point is the start of the meeting place of the cold Atlantic and the warm Indian oceans. The pristine coastline has a variety of beaches, walking paths and picnic areas. The reserve is home to over 1300 species of indigenous plants, called "fynbos".

Winelands:
Take a leisurely drive out of Cape Town in one of several directions and find yourself in the rolling winelands. Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek, Wellington, Robertson and the Overberg are areas renowned not only for their fine wines and beautiful estates, but also for their charming towns and historical landmarks.

Namaqualand Flowers:
A natural wonder occurs in August and September when the Cape West Coast, situated in the world's most diverse floral kingdom, miraculously comes alive with endless carpets of brightly coloured wild flowers.

LOCAL MARKETS

The ability to make something that is both functional and beautiful with your hands has long been a proud aspect of our African culture and Cape Town boasts some of the most original and creative handmade arts & crafts shops the world has to offer.

Green Market Square Building
On the bustling Greenmarket Square, this historic building houses the Michaels collection of Dutch and Flemish Old Masters paintings and etchings. The famous Greenmarket Square flea market sells local arts, crafts and clothing.

Waterfront Craft Market & Wellness Centre

The Waterfront Craft Market offers a diverse range of hand crafted products which boast a high standard of quality and attention to detail. Over 120 stalls offering a wide range of handmade goods proudly made in South Africa. From traditional Ndebele beadwork and recycled paper jewelry to the bright African colours of finely detailed skirts, robes and throws. The Wellness Centre offers products and treatments to enhance and balance your mind, body, soul and lifestyle.

The Pan African Market

The Pan African Market is the brainchild of people who identified the opportunity to create something that would become uniquely and distinctly African multi-ethnic.

Represented here currently are, at least, 14 countries of Africa, including Cameroon, Nigeria, Ethiopia, South Africa, Kenya, Senegal, Mozambique and Mali. These countries are variously represented; this being so as there is representation of the arts and crafts of various nationalities from within each country. The traders who man their stalls are effectively independent. The Pan African market is so structured as to allow them to showcase the work they choose and in so doing, bring a beautiful and unrestricted multi-ethnicity to this space.

The Neighbourgoods Market at The Old Biscuit Mill

The Neighbourgoods Market is housed in an old sky-lit Victorian warehouse and courtyard at the Old Biscuit Mill in the emerging industrial neighbourhood of Woodstock, Cape Town. This award-winning market features over 100 specialty traders every Saturday. It is as much a source for farm fresh as well as organic foods and locally produced specialty goods, as it is a meeting point to enjoy community, swap ideas and stories, and become educated about what we buy and eat by going directly to the source. The Neighbourgoods Market has been created along ethical, eco-friendly and organic lines, to offer a wide range of products from the extended community of Cape Town.

CTICC

Located on Cape Town's northern foreshore beneath Table Mountain and a few minutes away from Cape Grace, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) provides a flexible facility capable of satisfying the needs of any event organisers. The very best facilities and technology can be experienced in every aspect of the CTICC, a truly world class convention centre.