Design Week South Africa, presented by Pinterest, returns to Cape Town from 22-25 October 2026, bringing together designers, architects, artists, makers, brands and creative practitioners for four days of exhibitions, conversations, workshops, product launches and studio experiences across the city. Under the theme The Shape of Us, the programme considers how design reflects the people…
Johannesburg’s beloved jacaranda tradition returns with a menu inspired by the city’s spring palette and a special weekend experience in October. Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff, Johannesburg welcomes the return of jacaranda season with its annual Jacaranda Afternoon Tea, served from 1 October to 30 November 2026. Created by Executive Pastry Chef Nathan Jacobs,…
Cape Town has 40 days to claim its seat. On Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026, 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. The festival starts from a simple idea:…
From 23 October to 1 November, private gardens, floral celebrations, local makers, food, wine and outdoor experiences will bring Stellenbosch to life for spring. Now in its fifth year, Garden Town Stellenbosch returns from 23 October to 1 November, bringing ten days of gardens, creativity, food, wine and outdoor experiences to the destination. A Stellenbosch…
One of Iceland’s most internationally acclaimed rock exports, KALEO, is set to make their highly anticipated South African debut – presented by BreakOut Events – bringing their celebrated Way Down We Go Tour to audiences in Cape Town and Johannesburg in February 2027. Tickets go on sale 9AM Wednesday 14th October 2026 from Webtickets. The…
Some of the biggest names in contemporary electronic music are heading to South Africa this January as fabric London returns to Mzansi for two major shows in Johannesburg and Cape Town, bringing an international line-up of house, techno and electronic music talent to the country. Taking place in partnership with Sub Sahara, the two-night takeover…
The vineyards at the foothills of the La Motte mountainside invite guests to enjoy a feel-good exercise of note – a hike through the estate’s vineyards and fynbos, with exceptional Franschhoek Valley views and plenty of special moments. One such moment is when you realise that the Fan Leaf Aloes that can be seen along…
Bring your struggling plants to the free Bonsai Hospital, enjoy live music while the kids have fun with free activities in the Kids’ Zone, get expert advice and shop one of South Africa’s biggest plant shows at Killarney Mall from 30 October to 1 November Some have spent decades shaping a single bonsai. Others arrive…
Barely a year after its debut, Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek has attracted strategic investment from Arena Holdings, one of South Africa’s largest media and entertainment companies, through its Music Arena division. For a festival entering only its second year, backing of this scale is a strong signal that reflects a global shift toward live, place-based…
In 1968, Creedence Clearwater Revival exploded onto the scene with their self-titled debut album, a raw, electrifying sound that cut through the haze of San Francisco’s psychedelic era. Brothers John and Tom Fogerty, drummer Doug Clifford and bassist Stu Cook weren’t chasing trends. Out of El Cerrito in the Bay Area, they blended blues, country, rockabilly, gospel,…