Events in Cape Town

Grow your own winter vegetables

2026-04-07T10:00:00

Babylonstoren

workshop

Join a hands-on gardening workshop at Babylonstoren to learn how to grow winter vegetables—from soil prep and seed selection to care and harvest. A friendly, practical session for beginners and home gardeners eager to start an edible winter garden in a farm setting.

Pietermaritzburg Sensational Picnic

2026-04-07T11:00:00

2 Zwartkop Rd

family

Family-friendly outdoor picnic hosted by SANBI in Pietermaritzburg at 2 Zwartkop Rd. A relaxed day in nature with kid-friendly activities, light bites, and a chance to explore local biodiversity and park scenery.

Master Harold…and the boys

2026-04-09T08:00:00

Artscape Theatre Centre

theater

A powerful revival of Athol Fugard’s Master Harold... and the Boys at Artscape Theatre Centre in Cape Town. Starring Sello Maake kaNcube with Lebohang Motaung and Daniel Anderson, the production probes race, friendship, and resilience in apartheid-era South Africa.

Stupid Fucking Bird

2026-04-09T00:00:00

Artscape Theatre Centre

theater

Aaron Posner’s Stupid Fucking Bird offers a bold, darkly funny reimagining of Chekhov’s The Seagull. Witty, provocative and timely, it probes fame, love, and the quest for meaning through vivid performances at Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape Town.

Sun Prints Family Workshop at Soetmelksvlei

2026-04-08T10:00:00

Babylonstoren

family

In the Soetmelksvlei garden at Babylonstoren, join a family-friendly workshop to learn sun-printing and create your own blue cyanotype prints. Ideal for kids and adults, this outdoor session offers simple, hands-on printing in a beautiful garden setting.

Risotto 101: a celebration of our farm-grown rice

2026-04-09T10:00:00

Babylonstoren

food

Join a hands-on cooking class at Babylonstoren to celebrate our farm-grown rice. Learn to craft a proper risotto like a true Italian nonna, mastering stock, stirring technique, and achieving the perfect al dente texture in a welcoming farm-kitchen setting.

Billy Raffoul Homebody Tour

2026-04-09T20:00:00

Café Roux - Noordhoek

music

Canadian singer-songwriter Billy Raffoul brings his Homebody Tour to Café Roux in Noordhoek for an intimate evening of new material and fan favorites. Expect soulful storytelling, gritty emotion, and warm, live textures as he headlines a cozy South African stop.

Casablanca – ROYALE

2026-04-08T19:30:00

The Galileo - Norval Foundation

film

Screening of Casablanca – Royale, a romance drama, presented at The Galileo inside the Norval Foundation. A stylish film-night in a gallery setting, offering an intimate cinematic experience in Cape Town.

Krismis van Map Jacobs

2026-04-09T08:00:00

Artscape Theatre Centre

theater

An Afrikaans-language theatre drama at Artscape Theatre Centre, following a feared gang member released on parole after seven years. The production asks whether Map Jacobs has changed and what the return means for a tense Cape Town community.

Mainstreaming Digital Assets: Institutional Adoption and Integration in SA

2026-04-09T16:00:00

Destiny Cape Town

conference

An executive-level forum in Cape Town exploring how digital assets are moving into the regulated financial system. It highlights institutional adoption, compliant access points, and the evolving regulatory clarity shaping South Africa's fintech ecosystem.

Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest

2026-04-09T19:30:00

The Galileo - Kirstenbosch Garden

film

Outdoor screening of Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest at The Galileo in Kirstenbosch Garden. Enjoy the swashbuckling adventure under the stars at this garden cinema event.

Psychedelics in South Africa: History, Discoveries & Law

2026-04-08T20:00:00

Café Roux - Noordhoek

lecture

An evening at café Roux with researchers Sebastian Foster and Cullen Taylor Clark exploring the psychedelic renaissance, forgotten histories, recent discoveries, and the legal framework in South Africa. A thoughtful dialogue on science, culture, and policy.

Free Solo – Documentary

2026-04-10T19:30:00

The Galileo - Kirstenbosch Garden

film

Screening of Free Solo, the National Geographic documentary following climber Alex Honnold's audacious solo ascent of El Capitan. Filmed in stunning natural settings, shown at The Galileo in Kirstenbosch Gardens. A tense, inspiring look at preparation, fear, and focus.

Venison & biltong butchery masterclass at Soetmelksvlei

2026-04-10T10:00:00

Babylonstoren

food

Join the Soetmelksvlei butchery at Babylonstoren to learn how to break down a springbok into its primary cuts. This hands-on venison butchery class covers knife work and game preparation, offering practical skills in a scenic farm setting.

Two Oceans Marathon

2026-04-12T00:00:00

Destiny Cape Town

sports

Cape Town's Two Oceans Marathon on 12 April 2026 offers a spectrum of trail and road distances from 5 km to 109 km, including the iconic 42.195 km and 56 km ultramarathon. Runners tackle varied routes with ocean and mountain scenery, suitable for both newcomers and elites in one of Africa's best endurance events.

Coasters (ZA) @ Castle of Good Hope

2026-04-11T00:00:00

The Castle of Good Hope

music

Coasters (ZA), Internet Girl, and Basement Jaxx deliver a high-energy DJ set at the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town. Ready D also joins for an electronic lineup in this historic venue, blending club-night vibes with the fortress setting.

KDUG #11: Cross-Stitch Your Career

2026-04-09T15:00:00

Destiny Cape Town

tech

KDUG #11 shows DBAs how to cross-stitch their skills into Microsoft Fabric administration, with practical guidance on governance, security, and data optimization in the evolving Fabric landscape. A hands-on, career-boosting tech talk from the Cape Town data user group.

Basic Counselling Skills

2026-04-10T00:00:00

University of Cape Town

workshop

Enhance your practical counselling toolkit in this educational workshop at the University of Cape Town. The session covers active listening, ethics, boundary setting, and effective communication strategies for frontline helpers, students, and professionals.

Kiss Kiss

2026-04-11T12:00:00

The Castle of Good Hope

music

Kiss Kiss performs a live concert at the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town. This daytime show at the historic fortress promises an intimate setting with catchy tunes; tickets are ZAR 51.

Cape Peninsula Marathon

2026-04-12T00:00:00

Destiny Cape Town

sports

Join the Cape Peninsula Marathon in Cape Town, with distances from 5 km to the full 42.195 km along scenic coastal routes. This outdoor endurance challenge welcomes runners of all levels to test stamina, supported by a festive race atmosphere and South Africa’s famed coastal scenery.

Tanner Wareham at Waterford Wine Estate

2026-04-10T18:00:00

Waterford Wine Estate

music

Tanner Wareham performs a live set at Waterford Wine Estate, Cape Town. An intimate singer-songwriter night amid vineyard scenery, combining melodic storytelling with a relaxed wine-country vibe.

Bake your own savoury breads at Soetmelksvlei

2026-04-11T10:00:00

Babylonstoren

workshop

Spend the morning learning to bake savoury breads in Babylonstoren's Soetmelksvlei heritage kitchen. This hands-on workshop guides you through dough shaping, fermentation, and baking to share with the table. A tasty, family-friendly culinary experience in a historic setting.

Billy Raffoul at The Daisy Jones Bar

2026-04-10T19:00:00

The Daisy Jones Bar

music

Canadian singer-songwriter Billy Raffoul performs live at The Daisy Jones Bar in Cape Town. Expect intimate, guitar-driven songs, raspy vocals, and a high-energy set in a cozy venue, with the room buzzing as fans sing along.

Oh Seol 2000s - KPop Night

2026-04-10T21:00:00

Maroon

nightlife

Kick off your weekend at Maroon with Oh Seol 2000s K-Pop Night in Cape Town. DJs spin beloved 2000s Korean-pop anthems, with vibrant visuals and a buzzing dance floor perfect for fans of retro K-Pop.

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