CAPE EVENT GUIDE

nov

Water Buffalo Tour at Rietvlei

Babylonstoren invites guests to Rietvlei, home to the farm’s herd of water buffalo, for a new hands-on tour that awakens all five senses and draws visitors into the rhythms of working farm life.

nov

Wine Tastings and Charcuterie at Vergelegen

Enjoy a glass of wine on arrival, plus four vintage wines. A selection of local cheeses, plus pancetta and homemade preserves, served with herb sourdough crackers is also on offer.

nov

The Oak Restaurant at Grande Provence

Experience leisurely winter lunches at The Oak Restaurant at Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate.

nov

Marble Adds Seven Colours to Sunday Brunch

Marble Cape Town, the landmark rooftop dining destination at the V&A Waterfront, is adding even more colour to winter with the launch of Seven Colour Sundays Brunch.

nov

Picnics at Mont Rochelle

Lunch at Mont Rochelle moves outdoors, with a blanket among the vines and views across the Franschhoek valley. The basket celebrates local, garden-grown ingredients.

nov

At DUSK We Dine

The Winelands’ answer to superlative avant garde experiential fine dining. Whether you’re joining for the Signature Tasting Menu or the new Á la Carte Menu, your evening unfolds at its own pace.

nov

A New Season at the Leopard’s Leap South African Table

Fans of the Leopard’s Leap South African Table will be delighted to hear that this acclaimed culinary experience focusing on authentic South African flavours, is reopening to a brand-new season of food and wine enjoyment.

nov

Brunch in Bloom at Babylonstoren

Guests can gather their loved ones for a leisurely, abundant brunch at the Greenhouse Restaurant on Saturdays and Sundays.

nov

JAN Franschhoek Season V Opens

JAN Franschhoek will be open for dinner from Wednesday to Saturday, from 4 September 2026 until 30 April 2027.

nov

Cellar Stories and Babylonstoren Wines

In the September episode of BabylonSTORIES, cellar master Klaas Stoffberg takes us behind the scenes for a cellar walkthrough and private tasting.

nov

La Motte Classical Music Concert Summer Series

Inspired by owner and well-known mezzo-soprano, Hanneli Rupert’s love for classical music, the programme of monthly concerts includes an exceptional variety of acclaimed international and local artists.

nov

Muse Gallery Exhibition

Step into a season of colour, texture and imagination at Muse Gallery. Explore an inspiring selection of paintings, drawings, sculpture and ceramics by South African and international artists, set among the beauty of Franschhoek.

nov

Pierneef Wine & Art Experience

Presented from the historic ambience of the La Motte Manor House (circa 1758), the intimate Pierneef Wine & Art Experience offers a unique opportunity to explore the exceptional art of the South African master.

nov

The Royal Countess Returns to Century City

The Royal Countess Zingara is returning to Century City in Cape Town by popular demand, this time with Melanina – Return to Origin, a brand new production.

nov

The Galileo Open Air Cinema Returns!

Expect dog-friendly shows, themed nights to dress up, elevated date-night experiences at a Royale, and spectacular new venues, vendors, movies and more alongside all of the fan favourites that make The Galileo great.

nov

Babylonstoren Workshops

From festive decorations and baking to gardening, blacksmithing, birding and woodwork, Babylonstoren’s November workshops offer locals many ways to learn with their hands and spend meaningful time on the farm.

nov

“Life is a Dream” at La Motte This Summer

La Motte is excited to announce another eagerly anticipated seasonal art exhibition: Life is a Dream opens in the La Motte Ateljee on 15 November.

nov

Franschhoek Through A Creative Lens

Franschhoek comes alive with creativity when Franschhoek Creates transforms the valley into a vibrant celebration of art, culture and collaboration.

nov/dec

Night Shopping by Candlelight with The Private House Company

nov

Art Acceleration in Action

NCX is Back this November to Support and Develop the Careers of Four Emerging Artists.

nov

Joburg Ballet’s Critically Acclaimed Celestial Bodies Heads to Cape Town

Joburg Ballet’s critically acclaimed Celestial Bodies – a fusion of ballet, science, live piano and cinematic projections, is coming to Cape Town.

nov

Hands On at The Pot Luck Club

Jason Kosmas and Ivor Jones, two of South Africa’s most exciting and respected chefs, will come together at The Pot Luck Club for a six-course collaboration that invites guests to put down their cutlery and get closer to the food.

nov

The Polo Gathering of the Season 

Watch some of the world’s top polo players and ponies compete in a riveting international match as South Africa takes on England in the Standard Bank Polo Test Match at Val de Vie Estate.

nov

A Taste of Belgium 

The Belgian Chamber of Commerce in South Africa (BCCSA), in partnership with the Consulate General of Belgium in Cape Town, warmly invites the Cape Town community to the milestone 15th Edition of A Taste of Belgium.

nov

International Festival Brings the World of Cocktails to the Mother City

Cape Town is getting ready to shake, stir, pour and party as AJABU Cocktail & Spirits Festival returns to the Mother City.

nov

Creedence – A Clearwater Revival at Franschhoek Cellar

Cape Town’s finest musicians bring that sound back to the stage. Armand De Vries, Dave Goldberg, Dieter Stutz and Adrian Mellema have decades of local and international experience between them.

nov

Taste of Cape Town

Taste of Cape Town brings twelve of the city’s most celebrated restaurants into one field at Green Point Cricket Club. Every guest eats from the same menus, at the same prices.

nov

Star-Studded Line-Up Set to Light Up Cape Town’s Festive Season  

Cape Town is ready to light up the season with the City’s flagship Festive Lights Switch-On event.

dec

Babylonstoren’s Final Harvest Table

Set at one long table in a secret location on the farm, this intimate occasion celebrates summer abundance with a magnificent feast showcasing the best of the harvest.

dec

Franschhoek’s Cap Classique & Champagne Festival

The Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival, presented by Capitec and Franschhoek Wine Valley, returns to the Huguenot Monument, setting the scene for a weekend of summer, style and sparkling wine.

dec

Brett Bailey’s A Summer Dream Returns to Spier Wine Farm Amphitheatre

The festive-season outdoor spectacle, A Summer Dream, returns for a weekend of music, magic and imagination.

dec/jan

Oliver! The Musical at Artscape

Pieter Toerien with Cape Town Opera, by special arrangement with Cameron Mackintosh, is delighted to announce the principal cast for Lionel Bart’s OLIVER!, directed by Steven Stead and coming to the Artscape Opera House.

dec/feb

Alan Committie Returns to Theatre on the Bay

Funnyman and 2023 Comedy Hall of fame inductee, Alan Committie returns to his favourite theatre in all the land – Theatre On The Bay – to bring you his 29^th brand-new stand up show.

january

Music Headliners Coming to Mzansi with fabric London

Some of the biggest names in contemporary electronic music are heading to South Africa this January.

february

Icelandic Rockers Kaleo to Make South African Debut

Some of the biggest names in contemporary electronic music are heading to South Africa this January.

february

John Legend Brings The Muse Tour to South Africa

Big Concerts is thrilled to announce that John Legend, the 13-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter and pianist, is bringing The Muse Tour to South African stages in 2027.