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Artscape Theatre Centre (Opera House) · Foreshore
Cape Town City Ballet stages David Nixon's narrative ballet Dracula for a limited Halloween season at Artscape's Opera House.
Company's Garden · Cape Town City Centre
Cape Town's Halloween zombie walk: a free, all-ages costumed walk from the Company's Garden in aid of the Lucky Lucy Foundation, followed by an 18+ after-party.
DHL Stadium · Green Point
The DHL Stormers host Irish province Ulster at DHL Stadium in Round 5 of the 2026-27 Vodacom United Rugby Championship.
Killarney International Raceway · Killarney Gardens
The Western Cape's biggest annual motoring show, featuring drift and 4x4 passenger rides, public karting, classic car displays, a fun fair and live music for the whole family.
Bree Street & Cape Town Central · Cape Town City Centre
On the first Thursday of every month, roughly 35 galleries, restaurants and bars around Bree Street and Cape Town Central stay open late for a free, self-guided art walk.
Sea Point Civic Centre · Sea Point
An annual Christmas gift and craft market at Sea Point Civic Centre featuring over 200 crafters selling festive decor, gifts and food, running for three weeks in November.
Grand Arena, GrandWest · Acacia Park
Three-time GRAMMY-winning R&B/neo-soul singer Jill Scott performs at the Grand Arena, GrandWest as part of her "To Whom This May Concern" World Tour.
European Bartender School · Woodstock
The opening tasting event of the AJABU Cocktail & Spirits Festival, featuring tastings and masterclasses from 20 craft spirit brands, ahead of citywide bar pop-ups and masterclasses through 22 November.
Green Point Cricket Club · Green Point
A premium food festival bringing together roughly 20 acclaimed Cape Town chefs and restaurants for tastings, live entertainment and beverage pairings over two days.
The Grand Parade & Adderley Street · Cape Town City Centre
Free, family-friendly open-air concert and festive lights switch-on at the Grand Parade and Adderley Street, featuring South African musicians and entertainers before the ceremonial lighting of the city's Christmas lights.
Stone Cottage grounds, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden · Newlands
A long-running monthly craft and food market on the historic Stone Cottage grounds at Kirstenbosch, featuring artisans, food vendors and live jazz, free entry.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden · Newlands
Grammy-winning R&B/soul singer-songwriter Leon Bridges plays Kirstenbosch as part of his first-ever South African tour, touring behind his album "Happiness Anytime."
The Cape Academy · Constantia
An annual indoor Christmas gift and craft market at The Cape Academy in Constantia, with 200+ local vendors, an outdoor food area, and a children's play zone.
Artscape Theatre Centre (Opera House) · Foreshore
Cape Town City Ballet's festive staging of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker returns to the Artscape Opera House for a run from 11 to 30 December 2026, with a live orchestra for the opening three performances.
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden · Newlands
Grammy-winning musician Jack White (The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather) plays Kirstenbosch on his first-ever South African tour.
Grand Arena, GrandWest · Acacia Park
Grammy-nominated R&B/pop artist Kehlani brings The Kehlani World Tour to Cape Town's Grand Arena at GrandWest, with Destin Conrad as support.
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