Things To Do On Women’s Day in Cape Town 2025
“Here’s to strong women! May we know them. May we be them. May we raise them”
National Women’s Day is celebrated as a public holiday in South Africa on the 9th of August, with the entire month of August – AKA: WOMEN’S MONTH – dedicated to celebrating, championing, uplifting, supporting, empowering & honouring ALL the extraordinary, powerful, inspiring, fearless, bold, beautiful, intelligent, strong & beyond exceptional (to mention merely a few characteristics & traits) women of South Africa!
From enthralling afternoon high teas with a twist, sipping bottomless bubbles & savouring some of the finest wines in the Cape Winelands to indulgent spa treatments, thrilling tasting experiences, incredible art workshops, spectacular concerts & stellar performances, stunning fashion shows, vibrant LIVE music events, dancing the night away, embarking on exhilarating adventures, attending empowering workshops & enjoying fabulous brunches, lunches, fine dining experiences & EVERYTHING in between – there’s something for absolutely everyone to enjoy this Women’s Day in Cape Town!
Here are some of the best things to do on Women’s Day in Cape Town to celebrate the all the women in your life.
“There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” – Michelle Obama.
#Women’s Day Sip & Paint @ the President Hotel
- When: 9 August 2025
- Where: President Hotel, 4 Alexander Rd, Bantry Bay, Cape Town
- Time: 1pm – 4pm
- Cost: R495 p/p | **Includes painting session, welcome drink & complete high tea service with herbal teas
- Contact details: 071 368 9529 | 021 434 8111 | [email protected] | [email protected]
- Website: www.presidenthotel.co.za
- BOOKING: CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW! | **Booking is essential!
In celebration of Women’s Day, the President Hotel is hosting an intimate afternoon of creativity, conversation & indulgent treats with their Sip & Paint event – inviting all women to unleash their artistic side by enjoying a glorious & relaxing afternoon of painting, sipping & high tea at their stunning Botany Café! Begin your afternoon at the President Hotel with a delightful welcome drink, before settling into the hotel’s warm, inviting Botany Café for a guided painting session.
The high tea / culinary experience centres around a beautifully curated high tea featuring locally sourced ingredients. Savoury highlights include delicate finger sandwiches, alongside roasted chicken with tarragon aioli & an innovative potato nest topped with salmon mousse, spiced cucumber pickle & orange gel. These items give a fresh & fabulous contemporary twist on the traditional high tea treats – it is Women’s Day after all & as such it calls for something truly special & unique!
For those with a sweet tooth, the decadent selection of fresh buttermilk scones with Chantilly cream & strawberry jam, individual carrot cakes with cream cheese frosting, and milk tart choux puffs with cinnamon craquelin are sure to delight. Not to mention the sublime lime cheesecake with lime curd, which will undoubtedly provide that delicate ‘oh-so-sweet’ yet unbelievably refreshing finish to what promises to be an exceptional high tea experience.The President Hotel Sip & Paint Women’s Day High Tea & Painting event is the perfect pairing for enjoying a blissful afternoon of creativity & indulgence in one of Cape Town’s most stunning settings!**DON’T MISS OUT – BOOK YOUR SPOT ASAP!
#Women’s Day ELEMIS Breakfast & Workshop @ 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa
- When: Friday, 8 August 2025
- Where: 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa, Victoria Street, Cape Town
- Time: 9am – 12pm
- Cost: R495 p/p
- Contact details / Booking details: For bookings please contact [email protected] or call 021 437 9000 | **Seats are limited – Secure your booking ASAP!
Celebrate Women’s Day with a blissful morning of self-care, skincare & spoils at the 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa’s exclusive & highly-anticipated ELEMIS Breakfast.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast, learn expert tips on how to give yourself a glowing at-home facial & discover the secrets to slowing down the ageing process & revitalising your skin. Plus, take home a luxurious ELEMIS gift to keep the pampering going.
Seats are limited – treat yourself and / or all the incredible women in your life to the ultimate morning of self-care, beauty & indulgence.
#Women’s Day Wellness Seminar @ Meerendal Wine Estate
- When: Saturday, 9 August 2025
- Where: Meerendal Wine Estate, R48 Vissershok Road, Durbanville, Cape Town
- Time: 9am – 2pm
- Cost: R580 for morning seminar
- Website: www.musewellness.co.za | Click HERE for everything you need to know about this special Women’s Day event!
- Contact details / Booking details: BOOK NOW on 072 882 2104 | Feel free to send a WhatsApp to 072 882 2104 & they will help you secure your booking | **Please keep in mind that you may not receive an immediate response / answer after hours, however they will get back to you ASAP! | **SPACES ARE LIMITED!!
Muse Wellness Clinic will be hosting an incredible & inspiring Women’s Wellness Seminar on the 9th of August – WOMEN’S DAY – & are beyond excited to share this uplifting & memorable event with as many remarkable women as possible!
The morning seminar will include:
- Interesting talks by women to women on up-to-date wellness topics: topics that will inspire, make you laugh & learn a whole lot in the process.
- A welcome goodie bag with an absolutely gorgeous Luxe scarf from Ateljee for every lady with discount vouchers to massages etc @ Muse on Meerendal.
- Delicious Chocolates from the chocolatier on Meerendal.
- Coffee / tea & a healthy lunch prepared by Hap-Pea.
- Entry into their lucky draw that includes fabulous prizes from the speakers such as an Aesthetic consultation, an InBody Weight assessment, a relaxing Facial or Fashion Styling “colour analysis”.
- Join us – bring your mom, your daughter or your bestie & connect with like-minded women!
Book now for this not-to-be-missed Muse Morning Wellness Seminar discussing weight loss, anti-wrinkle treatment, skincare, the latest winter fashion & so much more by specialists in these areas. Every lady gets a beautiful pashmina from Ateljee + all refreshments, snacks & a wonderful lunch is included.
**BONUS: All women attending the seminar can book accommodation at Meerendal Boutique Hotel at a special rate for the weekend of the 8th & 9th of August. Book accommodation directly with Meerendal Boutique Hotel by contacting 021 200 2449 or sending an email to [email protected].
#Women’s Day High Tea @ Simon’s Restaurant Groot Constantia
- When: Saturday, 9 August 2025
- Event by: Simon’s at Groot Constantia
- Where: Simon’s Restaurant, Groot Constantia Wine Estate, Groot Constantia Rd, Constantia, Cape Town | **The event will be hosted indoors, in the beautiful function room
- Time: 11am – 3pm | Comedy & glamour from 11am – 3pm
- Cost: R650
- TICKETS: CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKET / TICKETS NOW!
She’s back – and she’s bringing bubbles! Celebrate Women’s Day in high style with a sparkling High Tea at Simon’s Restaurant Groot Constantia hosted by none other than Lilly Slaptsilli! This fabulous Women’s Day event includes a glass of complimentary bubbles upon arrival, an indulgent Savoury & Sweet High Tea experience with all the glitz & glamour & dazzling entertainment by the one & only Lilly Slaptsilli!
**NOTE: Lilly’s last show sold out in 2 Days – DON’T WAIT & SECURE YOUR TICKETS NOW!
#Pampering Spa Treatment @ One&Only Cape Town Spa this Women’s Day
- When: Daily
- Where: One&Only Cape Town, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
- Time: 8am – 8pm
- Cost: Click HERE to see the treatment menu
- Website: www.oneandonlyresorts.com/cape-town | www.oneandonlyresorts.com/cape-town/experiences/spa
- Contact details / Booking details: Bookings for the spa can be made via the website – Click HERE! | Via email: [email protected] | Or over the phone: 021 431 5810
The One&Only Cape Town Spa is known for its super-indulgent & unparalleled treatments & serene atmosphere – offering a relaxing retreat & the ultimate wellness escape right in the heart of the Mother City. This renowned Cape Town spa is a plush, hushed environment hidden away on its own little private island at the resort – undoubtedly creating one of the most atmospheric, exclusive wellness experiences in Cape Town. The One&Only spa menu covers all the options, including full body & hot stone massages & top-notch skincare (ESPA & Biologique Recherche) as well as the use of local & African botanicals. Or enjoy the most decadent of mani-pedi treatments at the world-famous Studio Bastien Gonzalez.
Feel free to explore all the incredible spa amenities on offer after your treatment including a steam room, sauna, relaxation space & ice fountain. THE SPA INDULGENCE DOESN’T END THERE! The wow factor is without a doubt their gorgeous Vitality pool – a warm water pool with stimulating bubble jets and beds 20-metre indoor pool with moody lighting overhead – sounds incredible doesn’t it?! With renowned brands, highly trained professionals & world-class facilities, the One&Only Spa is an oasis of pampering & enjoyment.
#Feastival Women’s Day Celebration with Mi Casa & Friends @ Cabo Beach Club
- When: 9 August 2025
- Where: Cabo Beach Club, 12 S Arm Rd, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Time: 6pm – 2am
- Cost: R300 p/p | VIP: R2500 p/p
- TICKETS: CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKET / TICKETS NOW!
Feastival is back with their Women’s Day edition – and this year it’ll be hosted at the gorgeous Cabo Beach Club!
Join Feastival for a SPECTACULAR day FULLY dedicated to celebrating ALL the SPECTACULAR Women of South Africa! IT DOESN’T GET ANY BETTER THAN THAT! Feastival-goers can expect a vibrant food truck market, elevated dining by award-winning chefs, the best LIVE bands (including local fan-favourites Mi Casa) & a stacked DJ lineup to take you into the night!
We can certainly all agree that the 9th of August 2025 – AKA: WOMEN’S DAY – is a very special day indeed & as such it should be CELEBRATED accordingly! So, here’s to the women, the music, the food & THE FEAST!
#Norval Foundation presents a Women’s Day Tote Bag Painting Experience with Artwave
- Date: 23 August 2025
- Location: Gallery 1, Norval Foundation, 4 Steenberg Road, Tokai, Cape Town
- Time: 10am – 1pm
- Exhibition: Breeding Ground by Billie Zangewa
- Cost: R850 p/p | **Cost includes: Tote bag, all materials, guided session & light refreshments
- Website: www.norvalfoundation.org
- Booking: Click HERE to book your spot now & to find out more | **Spaces are LIMITED | **Early booking is essential to secure your booking!
This International Women’s Day, Celebrate creativity & the power of women’s voices with an incredible & immersive art experience at the Norval Foundation on the 23rd of August 2025 for Women’s Day. In collaboration with Artwave Studio, we invite you to join us for a special Tote Bag Painting Experience on the 23rd of August 2025 in the inspiring setting of Gallery 1.
This exciting International Women’s Day event will take place within the current exhibition by Billie Zangewa, a Malawian-South African artist known for her intricate hand-stitched silk collages. Her solo exhibition, Breeding Ground, explores themes of identity, intimacy & feminine strength; Making it the perfect backdrop for a meaningful & memorable morning of creative expression & reflection in honour of International Women’s Day.
Everyone who attends will receive a blank canvas tote bag along with any & all painting materials – ensuring you have everything you need to enjoy a wonderful guided painting session hosted by Artwave Studio facilitators. Light refreshments will also be served.
Whether you’re joining alone or with friends, this fabulous event offers a truly meaningful opportunity to create, connect & celebrate women in art & society, all while being surrounded by fellow strong, independent, inspiring & empowered women. **Note: No prior painting experience is required – allowing you to just embrace the fun, flow & freedom of expressing yourself!
#Whispers of Winter Spa Special @ One&Only Cape Town
- When: Offer valid until 31 August 2025
- Where: One&Only Cape Town, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
- Cost: Solaris: R2600 p/p | Lunar: R2900 p/p
- Website: www.oneandonlyresorts.com/cape-town | www.oneandonlyresorts.com/cape-town/experiences/spa | **Click HERE to find out more about the Whispers of Winter Special at One&Only Spa
- Contact details / Booking details: Bookings for the spa can be made via the website – Click HERE! | Via email:[email protected] | Or over the phone: 021 431 5810
To step it up yet ANOTHER notch – this Women’s Day (+ the entire winter **until 31 August 2025), you will have the exclusive & extraordinary opportunity to enjoy every ounce of magic the One&Only spa has to offer by taking advantage of their Whispers of Winer Special.
Surrender to the season’s quiet magic & choose from two distinct spa rituals – one for the day & one for the night. Begin your day with Solair, which awakens the senses & starts your day with a breakfast spread at the ROOI restaurant & a 90-minute spa treatment of your choice (either an ESPA Full Body Massage or a Bastien Gonzalez Mani:Pedi: Duo with Paraffin Dip). However, if you prefer to end the day on a relaxing note, then Lunar is right up your alley! Lunar invites you to enjoy an evening of deep stillness & indulgence, and includes thermal serenity, your choice of a restorative spa treatment (90-minute massage or mani-pedi) & a 3-course candlelit dinner with a sparkling toast beneath the stars.
