35 Events in Western Cape

Explore our Western Cape Events and Festivals Calendar to see which popular festivals or events are taking place during your planned visit to the Western Cape. From sporting events to food and wine fairs, the Western Cape is host to a multitude of festivals that take place all year round. Make your holiday in the Western Cape a trip to remember by attending a local event or festival. Consider staying overnight or making a weekend of it, with our great selection of accommodation and Cape Town hotels.

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Event and festival details can change. All event information is published in good faith as supplied by the organisers. Please check with the organisers that the event is happening before making your travel arrangements.

Fauna & Flora / Annual Festivals / Outdoor Events

Barrydale In Bloom

Where? Barrydale
When? 18-20 October 2024

The Klein Karoo in the Western Cape is littered with little gems like Barrydale; where charm and character abound and the historical and natural appeal is ...

Marathons & Half Marathons / Sporting Events

Cape Town Marathon

Where? Cape Town Central
When? 19-20 October 2024

The Cape Town Marathon is a race with a fast and flat route that will allow both first time and experienced runners the opportunity to challenge themselves on an ...

Fauna & Flora / Outdoor Events

Rare Plant Fair

Where? Stellenbosch
When? 26 October 2024

Severe weather conditions wreaking havoc in the Cape Winelands took their toll on the extensive gardens at Tokara, necessitating the postponement of the annual Rare ...

Outdoor Events

Cape Town International Kite Festival

Where? Melkbosstrand
When? 29 October 2024

Lets go Fly a Kite ... This is Africa’s biggest kite festival and attracts over 20,000 visitors, including some of the biggest names in kiting in South Africa ...

Charity Events / Food & Wine

The Constantia Gift Fair

Where? Constantia
When? 2-6 November 2024

The Constantia Gift Fair is a lifestyle event full of inspirational ideas and handpicked innovative products – a celebration of gifts with a difference. You'll ...

Annual Festivals / Outdoor Events / Fauna & Flora

Franschhoek Open Gardens

Where? Franschhoek
When? 15-17 November 2024

“My garden is my most beautiful masterpiece.” ~ Claude Monet There’s something so special and grounding about being in the blossoms and bouquet of somebody’s ...

Annual Festivals / Concerts & Shows

Napier Patat Festival

Where? Napier
When? 19 November 2024

We’re hosting a Napier Spring Festival on Saturday 25 September 2021. While our traditional Napier Wine and Patatfees, which usually takes place annually in June, ...

Food & Wine / Annual Festivals

Franschhoek Cap Classique Festival

Where? Franschhoek
When? 30 November to 1 December 2024

Magical bubbles at the Franchhoek Cap Classique Festival! Starry eyed lovers, epicures, champagne aficionados, merrymakers, curiosity cats and anyone who simply ...

Annual Festivals / Music Festivals

Cape Town Minstrel Carnival

Where? Cape Town Central
When? 2 January 2025

Kaapse klopse’ or Cape Town Minstrel Carnival: The city of Cape Town comes alive to celebrate new year in a raucous carnival the likes of which are not seen ...

Entertainment / Annual Festivals / Outdoor Events

L'Ormarins Kings's Plate

Where? Kenilworth
When? 4 January 2025

The elite of South African horseracing will gather for the running of the L’Ormarins King's Plate at Kenilworth on Saturday, 4th January, in a celebration of art, ...

Sporting Events / Outdoor Events / Entertainment

Cape Town Met Horse Race

Where? Kenilworth
When? 25 January 2025

Embrace the vibrant energy of summer at one of South Africa's most illustrious events: the Cape Town Met, proudly presented by World Sports Betting. A highlight on ...

Wedding Expos

FAB Bridal Expo

Where? Durbanville
When? 1-2 March 2025

The highly anticipated FAB Bridal Expo, the Western Cape’s longest-running and most esteemed bridal showcase, will once again grace the sophisticated Eureka Estate ...

Arts & Culture / Annual Festivals / Food & Wine

Spier Light Art Festival

Where? Stellenbosch
When? 1 March to 1 April 2025

An overnight stay in the Winelands demands a visit to Spier Wine Farm just outside Stellenbosch. It offers loads of fun, delicious food and, of course, ...

Outdoor Events / Annual Festivals

Cape Town Pride Festival

Where? Green Point
When? 2 March 2025

This years event will be the biggest ever Pride event the City has ever seen. with visitors from the LGBTI+ communities from around the globe. Cape Town Pride ...

Food & Wine / Annual Festivals / Arts & Culture

Italian Festival At Idiom

Where? Somerset West
When? 2-3 March 2025

The annual Italian Festival at Idiom returns to Cape Town, promising a full weekend celebrating Italian culture and lifestyle. Hosted at the picturesque Idiom ...

Western Cape as a destination

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