Experience the sparkle of South Africa at the Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival, presented by Capitec. Celebrate the country’s finest Cap Classique producers in the breathtaking Franschhoek Valley, against the backdrop of the iconic Huguenot Monument. A feast for the senses, the festival offers sparkling tastings, gourmet cuisine, and live entertainment. Guests can join…
Avondale Wine Estate is situated outside Paarl on the slopes of the Klein Drakenstein mountains. It has magnificent views of the Simonsberg, Paarl Rock, the Klein Drakenstein Mountains, and in the far distance, Table Mountain. Avondale Wine Estate’s open gardens give visitors the unique opportunity to experience seven beautiful spring organic gardens on the estate….
From 9 – 12 October, Johannesburg will come alive as Design Week South Africa 2025 returns, spotlighting the city’s creativity, innovation and bold design thinking. For its second edition, the four-day programme introduces Morning Sessions, a new format that brings dialogue out of a formal stage and into the city’s cafes. Each morning, from Thursday…
Since introducing its reimagined experience, the seasonal art exhibitions in the La Motte Ateljee has become a highlight on the estate and La Motte is delighted to announce a spectacular new art experience for the summer season: ROSE’D opens on 18 October 2025 and draws its inspiration from the flourish of spring and summer as…
This summer, The Peech Hotel and The Pot Luck Club are bringing two irresistible new summer experiences to Johannesburg blending sunshine, great food, endless drinks and live entertainment in one of the city’s most stylish settings. Peech Summer Sundowner Sessions Thursday to Saturday | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Launching 25 September 2025 What better…
Expect the unexpected when Dunstone Country Estate’s renowned luxury-infused lifestyle event – the A.R.T ‘WINE Exhibition – returns on November 1. This year, the day promises outstanding food, fine wine, design, fashion and live music entwined with life-affirming artwork. With just 200 tickets available, the Dunstone A.R.T ‘WINE Exhibition will once again be among the…
Opera UCT’s Die Fledermaus production at the Baxter this October is set to celebrate the composer’s 200th birthday in fashionable style Opera is about to trade its powdered wigs for streetwear edge as Opera UCT brings Johann Strauss’s Die Fledermaus into the now, styled by award-winning fashion designer, Gavin Rajah. Running from 23–26 October 2025 at the Baxter Theatre, this mischievous…
Salon, Luke Dale Roberts’ fine dining restaurant, will host a one-of-a-kind wine dinner on Friday 10 October 2025, in collaboration with Luddite Wines. This exclusive event offers guests the rare opportunity to taste older vintages of Luddite’s exceptional Chenin Blanc, wines that are no longer available for purchase. Why Luddite Chenin Blanc is Special “Luddism…
Fire & Wine Evenings at The Bistro at Brookdale Estate have been extended through October! Join for unforgettable evenings by the fire, with exquisite wines and themed weekly menus that have become local favourites. Here’s what’s on the fire: 📅 October Line-Up 2nd: 🍔 Burger Night – Juicy, flame-grilled to perfection 9th: 🥩 Bistecca alla Fiorentina – Tuscan-style T-bone magic 16th: 🦐 Prawn Night – Fresh and full of…
From October, the much-loved Grande Provence Picnics are back, inviting guests to relax under the oaks and savour the beauty of the Franschhoek Valley. Each curated basket brims with fresh, seasonal estate fare — perfect for a leisurely afternoon with family, friends, or someone special. Priced at R600 per double or R300 per single, picnics…