Autumn in Cape City brings crisp air and a scorching line-up of occasions! From Comedian Con and Extremely South Africa to marimba festivals, foodie expos, and Mom’s Day celebrations, there’s hundreds to see and do. Catch world-class comedy from two of Cape City’s favorite comedians, discover the Zeitz MOCAA, or sip and savour at autumn wine festivals.
Whether or not you’re an area or visiting, Could is filled with causes to get out and discover. Scroll via our information for all of the must-attend occasions in Cape City this month!
Comedian Con
Date: 1 to 4 Could 2025
The place: CTICC 2, Cape City
Entry: From R220 – comiccon.howler.co.za/comic-con/
Get able to geek out at Comedian Con Cape City, town’s largest Pop Tradition and Gaming pageant, returning for its third epic version! Dive right into a world the place everyone seems to be welcome to be themselves. This self-expressive pageant gives popular culture, thrilling video games, and unforgettable fandom moments.
For extra info go to comicconafrica.co.za/ccct-home/ .
Muddy Princess Stellenbosch 2025
Date: 3 Could 2025, from 08:00
The place: The Purple Windmill, Uitspan Farm, R44, Klapmuts, Stellenbosch
Entry: From R399 per grownup, R299 per youngster – webtickets.co.za/muddy-princess/
Prepare for a day of enjoyable, laughter, and empowerment on the Muddy Princess 5km impediment mud run, designed solely for ladies of all ages, sizes, and health ranges. An ideal muddy ‘ladies’ day trip’.
For extra particulars go to www.muddyprincess.co.za
The Luxe Affair: Cape Escape
Date: 3 and 4 Could 2025
The place: Park View Occasion House, Woodstock
Entry: Ticket gross sales to be introduced, be certain that to go to luxeaffairevents.co.za
Luxe Affair Cape City incorporates a refined setting with family-friendly vibes, gourmand meals, and South Africa’s best manufacturers throughout procuring and leisure. Count on the very best meals distributors, high quality items and scrumptious meals the Mom Metropolis has on supply. Undoubtedly for the discerning market lover.
For extra info go to luxeaffairevents.co.za or comply with on Instagram at the_luxeaffair.
Extremely South Africa
Date: 9 Could 2025
The place: The Ostrich, Cape City
Entry: From R995 at ultrasouthafrica.com/tickets/
Extremely SA returns with a world-class digital music lineup and unforgettable vibes. Count on huge beats, lasers, and dancing all night time lengthy. Get able to social gathering the night time away as a number of the world’s greatest DJs and artists flip up the warmth – Armin van Buuren and Martin Garrix followers unite!!! Please be aware it will be greatest to experience share and uber to the venue.
Test all the road up particulars at ultrasouthafrica.com
Galileo Open Air Cinema
Date: 8 and 9 Could 2025
The place: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and Central Park, Century Metropolis
Entry: Ticket costs fluctuate and can be found at Webtickets: webtickets.co.za/galileo/
Catch the season’s remaining flicks at Cape City’s favorite out of doors cinema, underneath the celebrities with meals stalls and delightful backdrops. Mama Mia on 8 Could at Kirstenbosch or Braveheart on 9 Could at Central Park.
Pack a picnic or go to the onsite distributors to buy scrumptious meals and drinks on arrival. Select from mouth-watering pizza, juicy burgers, tasty wraps, nachos, film popcorn and different yummy snacks. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal choices can be found, however please e-mail good day@thegalileo.co.za beforehand in case you have particular dietary preferences. Doorways open at 6pm and the film begins at 7:30pm.
For extra info go to thegalileo.co.za .
Have fun Mom’s Day 2025 with Smile J
Date: 10 Could from 8:30am to 1pm
The place: GrandWest, Market Corridor
Entry: From R450, ticket at Quicket: quicket.co.za/smile-904fm/
Get able to spoil your mother at this tremendous trendy Mom’s Day celebration hosted by Smile90.4FM. Count on to be pampered and entertained – with a reside efficiency by Dr. Victor and the Rasta Rebels; and a reside drumming session by Drum Café. Meet your favorite Smile FM presenters and stay up for goodie baggage filled with presents to take house!
Serving up gourmand meals, reside music and pampering for mothers, its set to be a morning of enjoyable and leisure. Be certain that to decorate up within the theme for the day – Out of Africa J
For extra info go to smilefm.co.za/ .
Mom’s Day Celebrations at Rickety Bridge Property
Date: 11 Could at 12pm
The place: Rickety Bridge, R45, Franschhoek
Entry: Reserving is crucial by way of reservations@ricketybridge.com.
It’s time to spoil mother and Rickety Bridge Property is the right place to do ring within the celebrations. The beautiful menu for the day features a sharing menu and options scrumptious dishes like smoked trout, butter roast hen ballotine, rolled pork stomach, and a decadent chocolate malva pudding.
Count on to pay R695 per grownup and R295 per youngster underneath 12 years of age.
It’s the right technique to say thanks to Mum, surrounded by breathtaking views and culinary delights. Go to www.ricketybridge.com for extra info.
ABSA Run Your Metropolis
Date: 11 Could
The place: Milnerton to Cape City CBD
Entry: All of your entry data right here runyourcityseries.com
A city-wide celebration with hundreds of runners taking to the streets of Cape City on this enjoyable and inclusive race. This 10K has established itself as a ‘proudly South African, proudly Cape City’ street operating occasion that celebrates all the things Cape City – the vibe, town and the folks. The route is quick and flat, with magnificent views and energetic performances from a number of the metropolis’s main artists. The morning begins with a bus journey from Cape City’s CBD to the beginning in Milnerton. The route follows the shoreline within the path of the majestic Desk Mountain earlier than ending in Decrease Lengthy Avenue.
For extra info go to runyourcityseries.com .
Humorous aspect up with Kurt Schoonraad
Date: 12 to17 Could
The place: Baxter Theatre
Entry: Tickets from R180 to R200 from Webtickets webtickets.co.za
Take pleasure in a hilarious night with beloved native comic Kurt Schoonraad and his new solo present, ‘Humorous Facet Up’. Bringing his signature wit, heat, and uniquely South African humour, this present sees Kurt tackling the absurdities of recent life, from navigating each day chaos to discovering silver linings in an ever-changing world. With sharp insights and relatable tales, this present is a hilarious reminder that typically, the easiest way to manage is to easily snicker it off!
See www.kurt.co.za for extra.
DHL Stormers vs Cardiff
Date: 16 Could – kick off at 7pm
The place: DHL Stadium
Entry: Tickets from R80 at Ticketmaster ticketmaster.co.za/dhl-stormers-vs-cardiff/
Catch the thrilling face-off because the DHL Stormers host Cardiff in a high-stakes rugby showdown. Get there early and make a day of it.
Keep updated with all of the DHL Stormers information at stormers.co.za .
Cape City Marimba Competition
Date: 16 Could at 7pm
The place: Baxter Theatre
Entry: Tickets from R100 to R160 at Webtickets webtickets.co.za
A vibrant celebration of African marimba music by Woodworx and Cape City Huge Band Jazz Competition. The Marimba Competition is an annual occasion and has been showcasing marimbas on the Baxter Live performance Corridor since 2009. Go to https://baxter.uct.ac.za/ for extra info.
Louie Vega All Evening Lengthy at Cabo Seashore
Date: 16 Could
The place: Cabo Seashore Membership
Entry: Tickets from R250, VIP Standing from R450 at Howler ag.howler.co.za
Worldwide DJ Louie Vega brings pure home music to the shores of Cape City on this unique seaside membership set. Pure home music and pure magic ALL NIGHT LONG .
Go to cabobeach.co.za/louie-vega/ for extra.
Bascule Whisky Bar on the Cape Grace – World Whisky Day
Date: 17 Could
The place: Cape Grace Lodge, V&A Waterfront
Entry: Experiences from R200 to R1000 from capegrace.com/bascule-bar/
Sip and savour premium whiskies whereas having fun with reside music, scrumptious tapas and unmatched harbour views in an unique setting.
Reserving for these bespoke Whisky experiences is crucial.
For extra info capegrace.data@fairmont.com.
Take a look at a digital tour of this Cape City favorite right here www.capegrace.com/virtual-tour/
Have fun Worldwide Museum Day at Zeitz MOCAA
Date: 18 Could from 10am to 6pm
The place: Zeitz MOCAA, Silo District, V&A Waterfront
Entry: Tickets R250 at Webtickets www.webticket.co.za
Have fun world tradition with exhibitions at Africa’s main modern artwork museum.
Take a look at zeitzmocaa.museum/exhibition/ One Should Be Seated, a solo exhibition by Ghanaian-American artist Rita Mawuena Benissan. Deeply rooted inside her Ghanaian tradition. The exhibition explores the enstoolment of a potential chief, akin to coronation; a name to take their rightful seat within the stool that has been chosen for them. The exhibition, on Degree 3, Silo Facet of the museum, runs till 5 October 2025.
Additionally take a look at UNDERSTUDIES, the primary main South African museum solo exhibition by artist Nolan Oswald Dennis. The exhibition, curated by Thato Mogotsi, on Degree 3, Elevator aspect of the museum runs till 25 Could 2025. zeitzmocaa.museum/understudies/
For extra info go to zeitzmocaa.museum/ .
Historic Adventures Presents The Cape Meander
Date: 18 to 22 Could
The place: Start line Cape City via the Klein Karoo
Entry: Particulars on request historic-adventures.co.uk/contact-us/
The third version of the Cape Meander will, for the primary time, be heading into the Klein Karoo earlier than returning to the coast. Travelling alongside some very good mountain passes and visiting a sport lodge, having fun with nice lodges and meals! The tour is open to all pre 1990 autos. 4 nights, 901km of scenic roads and luxurious lodging because the Klein Karoo is explored.
For extra info go to historic-adventures.co.uk .
Aida Opera
Date: 22 Could
The place: Artscape Opera Home
Entry: Tickets from R190 to R980 at Webtickets www.webtickets.co.za
Cape City Opera presents Verdi’s Aida with an all-African forged in a daring, Africanfuturist reimagining of this iconic opera. Set in opposition to a backdrop of battle, forbidden love and cultural battle, Aida follows the love story of an enslaved Ethiopian princess and an Egyptian commander. With a 56-member refrain and the Cape City Philharmonic Orchestra underneath Kamal Khan, this manufacturing guarantees to be a cultural spotlight of the 12 months.
For extra info go to www.artscape.co.za/cape-town-opera-aida .
Nik Rabinowitz – Pension Killer
Date: 27 to 31 Could at 7:30pm
The place: Baxter Theatre
Entry: Tickets from R180 to R300 from Webtickets www.webtickets.co.za
Slapstick comedian Nik Rabinowitz returns to the Baxter for his smash-hit present ‘Pension Killer’. From world chaos to non-public embarrassments, Rabinowitz leaves no stone unturned — and no WhatsApp group unmuted. Armed with razor-sharp wit, delicate bewilderment, and an uncanny skill to trigger simply the correct amount of offence, he tackles a few of South Africa’s most urgent considerations, together with the query of: “Wat Weet Ons, Dat Hulle Nie Weet, Nie?”
Go to baxter.uct.ac.za for extra info.
Winelands Autumn Expo: Sip, Savour and Have fun the Season
Date: 30 and 31 Could
The place: Worcester, Western Cape
Entry: From R10 to R160 at Webtickets www.webtickets.co.za
The second annual Winelands Autumn Expo will take centre-stage within the Cape Winelands District’ city of Worcester. Guests may have the chance to style, expertise, and have fun all the things the Winelands has to supply, multi function splendid location. The expo goals to showcase the various tastes from the 5 distinct terroirs discovered within the district. The Winelands covers world the world-renowned areas of Breede Valley, Drakenstein, Langeberg, Stellenbosch and Witzenberg. Attend the Autumn Expo to uncover the tastes, experiences, stays and celebrations awaiting you within the Cape Winelands District.
For extra info go to autumnexpo.co.za .
Feastival at Cabo Seashore Membership
Date: 31 Could
The place: Cabo Seashore Membership, V&A Waterfront
Entry: Tickets from R200 – Signal as much as be added to waitlist fixr.co/feastival-may-edition-tickets/
You realize its formally Winter when this pageant makes its first look. Its getting chilly exterior and Feastival is understood to show up the warmth inside! Prepare for a night of gourmand delicacies, cocktails and leisure on the metropolis’s trendiest seaside membership. Keep tuned to the socials for all the newest updates and line up info. www.instagram.com/
The Good Life Present
Date: 30 Could to 1 June 2025
The place: CTICC 2, Cape City
Entry: Tickets from R175 to R265 at Quicket quicket.co.za/the-good-life-show-2025/
Africa’s largest meals, drink, wellness and sustainable residing expo returns with new options, tastings, and audio system. Now in its fifth 12 months, SA’s greatest meals, drink and aware residing occasion and largest occasion of its variety in Southern Africa is again with much more thrilling prime quality and progressive merchandise, experiences and shocking content material.
There can be progressive merchandise to attempt, chef demos, mixology classes, hands-on Masterclasses, knowledgeable wellness recommendation, insightful trade talks and actions that may go away you feeling not solely impressed, however motivated and empowered.
Prepare for luggage of contemporary and fun-filled experiences on the 2025 Good Life Present.
For extra info go to goodlifeshowafrica.com
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