Art Events in Cape Town

Exhibitions, gallery openings, installations, and art events in Cape Town.

26 upcoming art events

Spier Light Art

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 at 06:30

Spier Wine Estate,R310Lyndoch,wc7600South Africa+ Google Map

Spier Light Art is an outdoor night-time light-installation at Spier Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, where sculptural and digital artworks illuminate the vineyard grounds and historic buildings. An immersive, family-friendly art experience that blends technology with the Cape wine-country backdrop.

Studio Social

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 16:30

Moosh Artspace

A casual evening at Moosh Artspace for artists and enthusiasts to mingle, share projects, and spark collaborations at Studio Social. Expect informal conversations, light refreshments, and a relaxed gallery vibe in a creative studio setting.

St James Creative Arts Showcase

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 at 13:00

St James Church, Kenilworth

St James Church in Kenilworth hosts a Creative Arts Showcase featuring local artists across disciplines in a welcoming church setting. The event on March 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM offers performances and exhibits that celebrate community talent in a historic venue.

2026 Charity Art Auction

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 at 05:30

Muratie Wine Estate

An evening charity art auction at Muratie Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, featuring works by local artists and live bidding to support a good cause. Guests enjoy wine tastings and a refined atmosphere amid vineyard views as art meets philanthropy.

Zeitz MOCAA Members Gallery Walk: Southern Guild & Everard Read

Sat, 28 Mar 2026

The Zeitz Mocaa

Join Zeitz MOCAA members for a morning gallery walk on March 28, 2026, visiting Southern Guild and Everard Read. This member-exclusive stroll offers a front-row view of Cape Town’s contemporary art scene, as two leading galleries open their spaces for a curated walkabout.

Spier Light Art transforms wine farm into a night gallery

Wed, 1 Apr 2026

Cape Town, South Africa

Spier Light Art turns a Cape Town wine farm into a night gallery, guiding visitors along a trail of sound sculptures, neon texts and glowing artworks set among the vineyards. The installation blends rural charm with cutting-edge light and sound design, offering an immersive evening of visual poetry under the stars.

1 Hour Cape Town Bo Kaap Photoshoot Experience

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 09:30

Bokaap Deli

Embark on a 1-hour photography walk through Cape Town's Bo Kaap with a professional photographer. Start at The Bo Kaap Deli, explore colorful streets, and learn about Cape Malay culture while you capture striking portraits and scenes. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, or friends seeking a fun, share-worthy experience.

District Six Museum - April 2026 Admission Tickets

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 at 07:00

25A Buitenkant St

Purchase April 2026 admission to the District Six Museum in Cape Town and explore a powerful chapter of South Africa’s history. The indoor museum at 25A Buitenkant St offers insightful exhibits and a moving visitor experience.

Spier Light Art: 8th Edition at Spier Wine Farm

Mon, 6 Apr 2026

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Spier Light Art returns for its eighth edition at Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch, transforming the grounds into a nocturnal gallery of luminous contemporary artworks. Curated by Vaughn Sadie and Jay Pather, the outdoor festival invites visitors to experience light as medium and meaning from March 6 to April 6, 2026.

Where light becomes art: Spier Light Art 2026

Mon, 6 Apr 2026

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Spier Light Art 2026 turns the Stellenbosch wine farm into a nocturnal gallery of illuminated works by contemporary artists, inviting visitors to experience light as medium and meaning. The eighth edition runs March 6–April 6, 2026, with night-time installations across the outdoor grounds of Spier.

LUMENOCITY

Thu, 9 Apr 2026 at 15:30

The Company’s Garden (entrance from Orange Street)

LUMENOCITY is an outdoor light-art installation at The Company’s Garden in Cape Town. This ticketed event invites visitors to wander illuminated paths as immersive visuals and ambient sound transform the garden. A luminous highlight for art lovers and families alike, set to spark curiosity on a sunny afternoon.

The Secret Life of Art: Care in Motion

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 17:30

The Zeitz Mocaa

Explore what keeps artworks alive on display in the third installment of the Secret Life of Art series at Zeitz MOCAA. This session delves into conservation, display challenges, and the unseen work behind keeping art vibrant for visitors.

Heirloom Futures: Contemporary Fashion Exhibition & Benefit Auction

Thu, 23 Apr 2026

Cape Town, South Africa

Explore Heirloom Futures, a contemporary fashion exhibition and benefit auction at the Norval Foundation in Cape Town. The show pairs forward-thinking design with philanthropy, presenting innovative garments in a sleek gallery setting and closing with a charity auction to support emerging artists.

Art Portfolio Exhibition

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 10:00

Richard Crowie Hall Kirstenbosch

Curated Art Portfolio Exhibition at Richard Crowie Hall, Kirstenbosch, showcasing portfolios by emerging artists. This concise survey of contemporary works is staged inside a bright hall within the botanical gardens, pairing nature-inspired themes with fresh visual ideas. Opens May 2 at 10:00; free entry with garden admission.

District Six Museum: May 2026 Admission Tickets

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 07:00

25A Buitenkant St

Get admission to the District Six Museum for May 2026. This indoor Cape Town museum preserves a powerful history of the District Six community with immersive exhibits at 25A Buitenkant St. Tickets are available via Quicket.

District Six Museum – June 2026 Admission

Mon, 1 Jun 2026 at 07:00

25A Buitenkant St

Gain June 2026 admission to the District Six Museum in Cape Town. This intimate museum experience offers powerful exhibits on apartheid, forced removals, and community resilience, inviting reflection and learning for visitors of all ages.

District Six Museum: July 2026 Admission Tickets

Wed, 1 Jul 2026 at 07:00

25A Buitenkant St

Purchase admission to the District Six Museum in Cape Town for July 2026. This Quicket listing covers tickets for the museum at 25A Buitenkant Street, offering access to exhibits that commemorate District Six's history and resilience.

District Six Museum – August 2026 Admission Tickets

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 at 07:00

25A Buitenkant St

Secure August 2026 admission to the District Six Museum in Cape Town. This historic museum offers insights into the community's displacement and resilience through immersive displays. Tickets are available via Quicket; venue is at 25A Buitenkant St.

Portia Zvavahera: Tanda rima

Sun, 6 Sept 2026

The Galileo - Norval Foundation

Portia Zvavahera's solo show at Norval Foundation in Cape Town presents richly layered paintings that move between memory, dream and the spiritual. Tanda rima surveys her rhythmic, expressive work, drawn from lived experience and imagined realms.

District Six Museum – Sep 2026 Admission

Tue, 1 Sept 2026 at 07:00

25A Buitenkant St

Tickets on sale for September 2026 admission to the District Six Museum in Cape Town. Entry provides access to the museum’s heritage galleries at 25A Buitenkant Street, exploring the district’s history, displacement, and resilience through powerful exhibits.

District Six Museum – October 2026 Admission Tickets

Thu, 1 Oct 2026 at 07:00

25A Buitenkant St

Admission tickets for District Six Museum in Cape Town for October 2026. Explore the heritage of District Six through powerful displays at the museum located at 25A Buitenkant St, offering an insightful urban history experience.

District Six Museum: December 2026 Admission Tickets

Tue, 1 Dec 2026 at 07:00

25A Buitenkant St

Purchase December 2026 admission to District Six Museum in Cape Town. From its compact urban building on Buitenkant Street, the museum preserves the memories of District Six with powerful exhibitions and testimonies. An essential visit for history buffs and those seeking to reflect on memory, displacement, and community.

District Six Museum: November 2026 Admission Tickets

Mon, 2 Nov 2026 at 07:00

25A Buitenkant St

Purchase November 2026 admission tickets to the District Six Museum in Cape Town. Explore exhibits detailing the area's history and stories of forced removals, with convenient online booking via Quicket.

District Six Museum – January 2027 Admission

Sat, 2 Jan 2027 at 07:00

25A Buitenkant St

Ticket entry for January 2027 at District Six Museum in Cape Town, available via Quicket. Visit this landmark heritage site at 25A Buitenkant Street to explore District Six's history and South Africa's urban changes. Tickets cover museum admission for the January period.

District Six Museum – February 2027 Admission Tickets

Mon, 1 Feb 2027 at 07:00

25A Buitenkant St

Purchase admission to the District Six Museum for February 2027. Explore Cape Town's poignant history through exhibits that preserve memory of District Six and its residents, with accessible galleries and insightful storytelling.

District Six Museum — March 2027 Admission Tickets

Mon, 1 Mar 2027 at 07:00

25A Buitenkant St

Ticketed admission to the District Six Museum in Cape Town for March 2027. Discover the district's history through poignant exhibits and survivor stories in a restored building, with tickets available via Quicket for this month.