Missing video
Sorry, this video could not be found.
Top 10s Events in the Western Cape
Cape Town's colourful Minstrel Carnival.
© South African Tourism
1Kaapse Klopse, Cape Town
The Cape Minstrel Carnival Takes place on January 2 every year and is a highlight on the Mother City’s calender. Banjo-playing, umbrella touting musicians with painted faces sing their way down the streets.
more
more
2Hermanus Whale Festival
The fun and fabulous Whale Festival takes place in the Overberg town of Hermanus in September. Travellers come from far and wide to sight the whales, eat wonderful seafood and take part in all the festivities
more
more
3The Cape Town International Jazz Festival
An annual event which brings together up to 40 international and local jazz musicians at the city’s international convention centre over two days in March/April. This fun festival attracts up to 32 000 people
4The Pick ‘n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour
Known as the world’s largest individually-timed race, The Pick ‘n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour attracts over 35 000 to the Mother City to take on a grueling 109 scenic kilometres. The event usually takes place in March
5Two Oceans Marathon
Known as the world’s ‘most beautiful marathon’, the Two Oceans takes every year over the Easter Weekend, and attracts athletes from all over the planet
more
more
6Knysna Oyster Festival
A 10-day celebration of all things to do with oysters takes place every July in the town of Knysna on the Garden Route; oyster cooking, eating, waiter races, parades, floats, sporting competitions all feature
more
more
7Lambert’s Bay Crayfish Festival
Known as the crayfish capital of South Africa, this small town along the West Coast hosts an annual festival for four days in late April. There are crayfish braais, beer tents and beach parties
more
more
8Mother City Queer Project
This is a highlight on the gay calendar and takes place in late December in Cape Town. There’s always a dress up theme and outrageous parades make their way down the streets
more
more
9New Year at The V&A Waterfront
Cape Town is famous for its New Year celebrations. While there are always scores of venues to consider, the biggest official fireworks display usually takes place at the V&A Waterfront.
more
more
10Cape Town Fashion Week
The biggest gathering of South Africa’s finest designers get together at the International Convention Centre during August to showcase South African fashion. It’s THE event on the fashionista’s calendar
more
more