Top Things To Do In Cape Town This Weekend
7 August 2026 – 10 August 2026
Winter in the Mother City is anything but quiet this weekend, & we are HERE for it!
From drag extravaganzas & Afrikaans rock anthems to Women’s Day brunches & bass-heavy dance floors, Cape Town is pulling out ALL the stops for the 7 – 10 August long weekend!
Whether you’re heading out to the glorious Cape Winelands for wine, cheese fondue & live music, or staying in town for markets, choirs & candlelit tributes, there is truly something for the young & the young at heart. Ready to plan your perfect weekend?
Here are the top things to do in Cape Town this weekend!
Weekend Events & Experiences
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#Pilates, Sculpt & Coffee Done Right
- When: 10 Aug 2026
- Where: The President Hotel
- Time: 8:30am – 10:30am
- Cost: R135-R150
- Website: Quicket
Join Full Circle and Hannah Habits for an exciting Women’s Day event that’s all about celebrating and empowering women.
Come along for a morning of movement, connection, good coffee, and even better company. The amazing President Hotel in Bantry Bay will be our venue and we have a a gift from LANOLAB for each attendee (+ a giveaway on the day!)
What to expect:
45-minute Pilates Sculpt class
Coffee after the class
Great conversations
A room full of like-minded women
Please note: you will need to bring your own mat. If you don’t have one, please let us know so we can organise one for you.
#Spoegwolf Live at Woodstock Brewery
- When: Fri 7 Aug 2026
- Where: Woodstock Brewery
- Time: 18:00 – 20:00
Calling all Afrikaans rock lovers! Spoegwolf is bringing their unmistakable sound to the taproom at Woodstock Brewery for one epic Friday night session, belting out beloved favourites like Storm & Lenie Blou alongside brand new material fresh off the press.
Think ice-cold craft beer, LIVE music & an intimate brewery setting that puts you right up close to the action. This is the perfect way to kick off your weekend.
#Brasse, Tot Laat Toe
- When: Fri 7 – Sat 8 Aug 2026 (runs to 15 Aug)
- Where: Masambe Theatre, Baxter Theatre Centre
- Time: 19:00
- Cost: R150
- Website: baxter.uct.ac.za
- NOTE: Saturday shows also get an extra 14:00 matinee performance, in addition to the usual 19:00 evening show.
For something deeply moving & beautifully written, head to the Masambe Theatre at Baxter Theatre Centre for Brasse, Tot Laat Toe, a powerful new Kaaps-language drama from Zubayr Charles. After his wife’s memorial, Luqmaan is unexpectedly visited by his estranged friend Junaid, & what unfolds is a raw, honest reckoning with old truths, old wounds & old friendship.
This is theatre at its most authentic, with real stories, real emotion & storytelling that stays with you long after the curtain falls.
#First Thursday: Die Heuwels Fantasties at Tiger’s Milk
- When: Thu 6 – Fri 7 Aug 2026
- Where: Tiger’s Milk, Kloof Street
- Time: 19:00 – 01:00
- Cost: From R80
- Website: www.howler.co.za
Tiger’s Milk on Kloof Street is throwing a seriously epic store relaunch party & you’re invited! Expect LIVE music, DJs spinning all night, drink specials flowing & a headline performance from none other than Afrikaans favourites Die Heuwels Fantasties.
From sundown til the early hours, this is the ultimate way to kick your Friday night into gear, with great food, great tunes & an even better crowd. From all walks of life, everyone’s welcome to join the party!
#Bass Culture Winter Edition
- When: Fri 7 Aug 2026 (4pm – 2am)
- Where: Biblio
- Time: 16:00 – 02:00
- Website: SOMO
Bass heads, this one’s for you! Biblio in the CBD is hosting the Winter Edition of Bass Culture, a mammoth ten-hour session running from 4pm right through to 2am, packed with hip-hop, dancehall, reggae, jungle & dub. DJs The Boogie Man, Soul System & Dubmasta China lead the charge, joined by special guest Marley Marl for a night that’s guaranteed to keep you moving.
Whether you’re a heads-down bass purist or just here for the good vibes, this is seriously good dance floor energy from start to finish!
#Oes & Vlam Musiek Fees (feat. Spoegwolf)
- When: 8-9 August 2026
- Where: Sandringham Farm
- Time: 11:00 – 21:00
- Website: oesenvlamfees.co.za
Pack up the car & head out to the glorious Cape Winelands for Oes & Vlam Musiek Fees, a two-day music festival at the stunning Sandringham Farm in Stellenbosch! With Spoegwolf headlining alongside local wines, craft beverages & a delicious food market, this is bucket-list worthy Winelands fun for the whole weekend.
Bring a blanket, bring your friends & settle in for a full day of sunshine, good tunes & the best the Cape Winelands has to offer!
#High Tea at Cape Grace Hotel
- When: Thursday to Sunday
- Where: Cape Grace Hotel, V&A Waterfront
- Time: 13h30, 14h00, 14h30 or 15h00
- Website: Cape Grace High Tea
Experience one of the finest afternoon tea experiences in Cape Town at Cape Grace. Traditional afternoon tea is a refined mid-afternoon occasion featuring premium teas, delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and handcrafted pastries. Afternoon Tea at Cape Grace celebrates elegance, indulgence, and relaxed luxury in one of the city’s most iconic waterfront settings.
Located in the heart of the V&A Waterfront, the Afternoon Tea experience combines timeless sophistication, exceptional service, and tea with a view of Table Mountain for an unforgettable luxury tea experience.
Served in the elegant Heirloom Restaurant, guests can enjoy a curated selection of premium loose-leaf teas, delicate savouries, freshly baked scones with cream and preserves, and beautifully crafted pastries created by our renowned pastry team. Accompanied by soft music, Cape Grace offers a memorable afternoon tea experience in Cape Town with a live pianist.
#Neighbourgoods Market
- When: Sat 8 – Sun 9 Aug 2026
- Where: The Old Biscuit Mill
- Time: 09:00 – 16:00
- Cost: Free entry
- Website: theoldbiscuitmill.co.za
No Cape Town weekend is complete without a stroll through the iconic Neighbourgoods Market at the Old Biscuit Mill! Wander between artisanal food stalls piled high with down-right delicious treats, browse local designer goods & soak up the buzzing atmosphere with LIVE DJ sets setting the soundtrack for your Saturday & Sunday morning.
Whether you’re grabbing brunch, hunting for one-of-a-kind finds or just people-watching with a coffee in hand, this Woodstock institution never disappoints. Bring the whole crew, friends & family alike!
#Feastival: Women’s Day Celebration with Mi Casa & Friends
- When: Sat 8 Aug 2026
- Where: Cabo Beach Club
- Time: 18:00 – 02:00
- Cost: From R400
- Website: fixr.co
Cabo Beach Club at the V&A Waterfront is going ALL OUT for Women’s Day with Feastival, an epic celebration featuring DJs, karaoke, sip & paint, gaming, a food truck market & SO MUCH MORE! The night builds to a headline performance from Mi Casa, so get ready to dance the night away under the stars.
This is the ultimate way to celebrate the incredible women in your life. Grab your girls, book your table & let the good times roll from 6pm right through to 2am!
#V&A Music & Record Fair
- When: 8 August 2026
- Where: The Watershed, V&A Waterfront
- Time: 10:00 – 14:00
- Cost: Free entry
- Website: www.waterfront.co.za
Calling all vinyl junkies! The Watershed at the V&A Waterfront transforms into crate-digger heaven for the V&A Music & Record Fair, bringing together collectors & vendors with rare records, music memorabilia & everything in between. Add LIVE music & DJs spinning on the day & you’ve got the perfect Saturday morning outing.
Whether you’re after a specific pressing or just love flipping through crates for hidden gems, this is a must for any music lover. Best of all, entry is completely free!
#Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay
- When: 8 August 2026
- Where: Star Theatre
- Time: 20:30 – 22:30
- Cost: From ZAR 590
- Website: feverup.com
- NOTE: Doors open 45 minutes before showtime – arrive early for the best seats.
Swap the usual gig for something a little more magical with Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay at Star Theatre! A talented string ensemble reimagines Coldplay’s greatest hits in a stunning 60-minute acoustic performance, all set against a warm glow of candlelight for a truly bucket-list worthy evening.
It’s intimate, it’s beautiful & it’s the perfect way to spend a Saturday night with someone special.
#Zeitz MOCAA Women’s Day Workshop
- When: Sat 8 Aug 2026
- Where: Zeitz MOCAA
- Time: 10:00 – 18:00
- Website: zeitzmocaa.museum
Celebrate Women’s Day in the most creative way possible at Zeitz MOCAA! This special gathering draws inspiration from artist Cauleen Smith’s practice, bringing together Ikebana flower arranging, a tea tasting & bubbles for an afternoon of art, culture & creativity in one of Cape Town’s most iconic spaces.
It’s soulful, it’s stylish & the perfect gift to give yourself or the women in your life this weekend.
#Paradisco – Moulin Rouge
- When: 8-9 August 2026
- Where: Grand Africa Café & Beach
- Time: 18:00 – 02:00
- Website: paradisco.howler.co.za
- NOTE: Strictly 23+ – bring your ID.
Disco balls, dancefloors & beachfront vibes collide at Paradisco – Moulin Rouge, taking over Grand Africa Café & Beach for a two-day disco & house extravaganza! DJs Boogie Vice, Housewife, Los Jetsons, Roz B2B Blaqkongo & The Disco Pirates keep the dancefloor packed from 6pm right through to 2am, both Saturday & Sunday.
Think glitter, groove & good times with the ocean as your backdrop. This is seriously good party energy for the weekend.
#Still Becoming Women’s Day Brunch
- When: Sat 8 Aug 2026
- Where: Blaauwberg Beach Hotel
- Time: 09:00 – 12:00
- Cost: From R395
- Website: www.quicket.co.za
Kick off Women’s Day with something truly special at the Still Becoming Women’s Day Brunch, hosted by TLC Outreach Projects at the stunning Blaauwberg Beach Hotel! Set right on the ocean, this morning is packed with storytelling, inspiring speakers, prizes & giveaways, all in celebration of the incredible women who make up our Mother City community.
Gather the girls, treat yourself to a beautiful oceanside morning & leave feeling inspired, uplifted & ready to take on the world!
#Green Point Flea Market
- When: Sun 9 Aug 2026
- Where: Green Point Stadium, P4 Parking Lot
- Time: 08:00 – 17:00
- Cost: Free entry
Bargain hunters, mark your Sunday! The Green Point Flea Market takes over the P4 Parking Lot at Green Point Stadium with over 400 stalls of fresh produce, clothing, antiques & treasures just waiting to be discovered, plus entertainment to keep the kids happy too.
It’s the perfect low-key Sunday outing for friends & family alike. Grab a coffee, wander the stalls & see what treasures you can uncover. Best of all, entry won’t cost you a cent!
#Delheim Live Music and Cheese Fondue Sundays
- When: Sun 9 Aug 2026
- Where: Delheim Wine Estate
- Time: 12:00 – 15:00
- Website: www.quicket.co.za
Warm up this winter Sunday the Stellenbosch way at Delheim Wine Estate’s Live Music & Cheese Fondue Sundays! Cosy up in the cellar with LIVE music setting the mood, a warming Gluhwein on arrival & traditional Swiss-style cheese fondue paired perfectly with Delheim’s award-winning estate wines.
It’s cosy, it’s delicious & exactly the kind of lazy Winelands Sunday we live for. Round up your favourite people & make a reservation. This one is not to be missed!
#Women’s Day Retreat: Head, Heart & Hands
- When: Sun 9 Aug 2026
- Where: Babylonstoren
- Time: 09:00 – 15:00
- Cost: R450-R900 (sliding scale)
- Website: babylonstoren.com
- NOTE: Sliding scale pricing from R450-R900 – pay what feels right for you.
Give yourself the gift of stillness this Women’s Day with the Head, Heart & Hands retreat at the breathtaking Babylonstoren estate. This intimate gathering blends artistic exploration, guided self-reflection, yoga & embodied movement, all themed around resilience & interconnectedness, the perfect reset for busy minds & tired souls.
Set amongst the farm’s gorgeous gardens, this is a soulful way to reconnect with yourself & the women around you.
And there you have it, another jam-packed weekend in the Mother City, filled to the brim with LIVE music, Women’s Day celebrations, markets & bucket-list worthy experiences across the city & the Cape Winelands! Whatever you choose, you’re guaranteed good vibes, great company & memories to last a lifetime. See you out there, Cape Town!
