Top Things To Do In Cape Town This Weekend
18 September 2026 – 20 September 2026
Spring has well & truly sprung in the Mother City, and this weekend is bursting at the seams with EVERYTHING you could possibly want!
From wildflowers carpeting the West Coast to psytrance beats echoing across a Overberg farm, from ABBA hits filling the Artscape stage to WOMAD’s global rhythms honouring Desmond Tutu’s legacy, this is one of those weekends where the Mother City truly shows off her range! Whether you’re the type who wants to dance barefoot in the veld, sip wine under the oaks, or belt out Dancing Queen at the top of your lungs, we’ve got you covered.
Add in silent discos on the beach, a courtroom drama that puts YOU in charge of the verdict, and markets galore for the young & the young at heart, and you’ve got a weekend that’s downright impossible to be bored in!
Here are the top things to do in Cape Town this weekend!
Weekend Events & Experiences
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#Brett Murray: Wild Life
- When: 6 December 2025 – 22 November 2026 (ongoing, spans target weekend)
- Where: Norval Foundation
- Website: www.norvalfoundation.org
Get ready for a WILD ride through four decades of one of South Africa’s most fearless artists! Brett Murray’s **Wild Life** brings together over 80 satirical animal sculptures at the always-bucket-list-worthy Norval Foundation, and trust us, this is the kind of show that has you laughing one minute & thinking deeply the next!
Curated by Karel Nel, this major survey is a NOT-TO-BE-MISSED look at Murray’s sharp wit & even sharper social commentary, told through a menagerie of creatures that are equal parts playful & pointed. Perfect for anyone craving art, culture & creativity this weekend!
#Cape Town Photography Festival 2026
- When: Runs 2-26 September 2026 (spans target weekend)
- Where: WORLDART Gallery and venues citywide
- Website: capetownphotofest.co.za
Calling all shutterbugs & story-lovers! The Cape Town Photography Festival is taking over the city with a whopping 40+ exhibitions, artist talks, workshops & panel discussions exploring truth & image-making in a world where seeing is no longer always believing.
From WORLDART Gallery to the historic Castle of Good Hope & the leafy Company’s Garden, this citywide celebration of the lens has SO MUCH MORE than your average gallery hop. Whether you’re a die-hard photography fanatic or just love a good excuse to wander the City Bowl this weekend, this is one for the diary!
#Earthdance Cape Town 2026
- When: 18-20 September 2026
- Where: Kromrivier Farm
- Time: 14:00 – 17:00
- Cost: From R350
- Website: www.earthdancecapetown.co.za
Pack your dancing shoes & your best festival fit because Earthdance Cape Town is BACK for a three-day gathering that mixes psytrance rave energy with soulful acoustic escapes, entirely magical from start to finish! Set on the glorious Kromrivier Farm out in Riviersonderend, this beloved festival brings two dancefloors, mind-bending art installations & workshops for the young & the young at heart.
The weekend builds to an unforgettable global Prayer for Peace at 01:00 on Sunday morning, uniting dancefloors across the world in one shared moment. **Booking essential** if you want in on this bucket-list-worthy weekend away from the city!
#MAMMA MIA! The Musical
- When: 18-20 September 2026 (season runs 3 Sep – 11 Oct 2026)
- Where: Artscape Opera House
- Time: 19:30 – 22:00
- Cost: R200–R580
- Website: www.artscape.co.za
Money, Money, Money, get ready to SING & dance your heart out because MAMMA MIA! is lighting up the Artscape Opera House this weekend! This joyful jukebox musical follows a bride-to-be on a quest to discover her real father, set against the sun-drenched backdrop of a Greek island & soundtracked by ABBA’s greatest hits.
With evening shows at 19:30 plus a Saturday matinee at 15:00 & a Sunday matinee at 14:00, there’s no excuse not to grab tickets with friends & family. This is downright delicious feel-good theatre & one of the top shows in town this season, trust us, you definitely won’t be disappointed!
#Darling Wildflower Show 2026
- When: 18-20 September 2026
- Where: Darling Sport Club
- Time: 09:00 – 17:00
- Website: www.quicket.co.za
Escape to the West Coast this weekend for a century-old Cape Town tradition that’s blooming beautifully! The Darling Wildflower Show celebrates the incredible flora of the Swartland & West Coast with a stunning landscaped flower hall, nostalgic wagon rides, and stalls piled high with local food & handmade crafts.
Grab a glass from the wine & beer tent & soak up the small-town charm while surrounded by nature at its finest, this is a wonderfully wholesome outing for the whole family & an insider favourite for anyone wanting to escape the city buzz!
#Bay Harbour Market
- When: 18-20 September 2026
- Where: 31 Harbour Road
- Time: 09:30 – 17:00
- Website: www.bayharbour.co.za
Head out to Hout Bay this weekend for one of Cape Town’s most charming market experiences! Housed in a beautifully restored harbour-front fish factory, Bay Harbour Market brings together over 100 traders slinging art, craft, jewellery, fashion & of course, down-right delicious food.
With LIVE entertainment keeping the good vibes flowing all weekend long, this is the kind of market you wander into for an hour & leave three hours later, full & happy. A firm favourite for locals & visitors alike!
#The Jury Experience
- When: Friday 18 September 2026
- Where: Star Theatre, Homecoming Centre
- Time: 18:00 – 20:00
- Cost: R490–R795
- Website: www.homecomingcentre.co.za
Fancy playing judge & jury for a night? The Jury Experience brings its gripping interactive courtroom drama, The Killer AI, to the Star Theatre at the Homecoming Centre this Friday! You & your fellow audience members become the jury, voting throughout the show to decide the fate of a fatal self-driving-car case.
It’s part theatre, part thriller & entirely immersive, easily one of the most unique nights out in the Mother City right now. **Booking essential** for this one-night-only style experience, don’t miss your chance to deliver the verdict!
#Mojo Market, Live Music & Salsa Sundays
- When: 18-20 September 2026
- Where: Mojo Market, 30 Regent Road
- Time: 18:00
- Website: mojomarket.co.za
Sea Point’s favourite indoor food + bar market is bringing the party all weekend long! With over 35 stalls of mouthwatering eats & FREE live music every single night, Mojo Market is the ultimate spot for good food & good tunes.
Make sure you swing by on Sunday for Salsa Sunday, where free salsa lessons kick things off from 18:00 before the dancefloor comes alive, whether you’re a seasoned salsero or have two left feet, everyone’s welcome to join in the fun!
#Family Silent Disco
- When: Friday 18 September 2026
- Where: V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre
- Time: 18:00 – 21:00
- Website: wearesilentvibe.co.za
A brand new family tradition is launching at the V&A Waterfront this Friday, and it’s an absolute must for parents & little ones alike! The Family Silent Disco brings multi-channel headphones to the Waterfront Amphitheatre, meaning the kids can dance to their favourite tracks while you groove along on your own channel, no arguments over the music needed!
It’s playful, joyful & the perfect way to kick off the weekend with the whole family in tow.
#Werf Picnics Under The Oaks
- When: Thursdays to Sundays, ongoing
- Where: Boschendal
- Time: 12:00 – 16:00
- Cost: From R430 per person (R470 premium; R250 kids basket)
- Website: boschendal.com
There’s nothing quite like a lazy picnic under ancient oak trees in the heart of Franschhoek! Boschendal’s Werf Picnics bring seasonal baskets bursting with delicious fare, spread out on the historic Werf lawns for the ultimate relaxed weekend lunch.
With LIVE music setting the tone on weekends, this is bucket-list-worthy Winelands living at its finest, gather your friends & family, grab a basket, and let the afternoon drift by in true Cape Winelands style.
#Oranjezicht City Farm Market
- When: 19-20 September 2026
- Where: Granger Bay, V&A Waterfront
- Time: 08:00 – 14:30
- Cost: Free entry
- Website: ozcf.co.za
Cape Town’s flagship farmers’ market is calling your name this Saturday & Sunday! Head down to Granger Bay at the V&A Waterfront for the Oranjezicht City Farm Market, where over 40 local farmers & 80 artisanal food traders bring the freshest produce, baked goods & treats straight to you.
There’s a lifestyle & crafts section for the shoppers among us too, plus it’s completely dog-friendly, so bring your furry friend along for the morning! **Free entry**, so there’s really no excuse to skip this Mother City institution.
#WOMAD: Desmond Tutu United 4 Humanity Peace Concert
- When: Saturday 19 September 2026
- Where: Artscape Theatre
- Time: 20:00
- Website: womadsa.co.za
A truly special night awaits at the Artscape Theatre this Saturday as WOMAD presents the Desmond Tutu United 4 Humanity Peace Concert! Part of the 10-day WOMAD Cape Town festival, this powerful evening honours Archbishop Tutu’s legacy of unity, compassion & peace through the universal language of music.
Expect a lineup that brings people together from all walks of life, this is exactly the kind of soul-stirring, meaningful night out the Mother City does best.
#The Headline Act, Wine & Music Experience
- When: Every Saturday
- Where: BE Vintners (Black Elephant Vintners)
- Time: 11:00
- Cost: R350 per person (free with purchase of 6 bottles)
- Website: bevintners.co.za
Why choose between wine & music when you can have both? BE Vintners’ Headline Act experience takes you through 8 wines with silent-disco style headphones synced perfectly to the soundtrack, described as a performance, not a lecture, and trust us, it absolutely lives up to that!
Held every Saturday in the heart of Stellenbosch, this is a seriously fun way to spend your morning, and **it’s free if you purchase 6 bottles**, an insider tip well worth knowing!
#Wine & Wander Safari
- When: Every Saturday
- Where: Boschendal
- Time: 10:00 – 13:00
- Cost: R2,100 per person (includes complimentary R650 Boschendal gift)
- Website: boschendal.com
Ready for a proper Winelands adventure? Boschendal’s Wine & Wander Safari takes you on a three-hour guided tasting & exploration journey across the farm’s sprawling 1,900 hectares, wine glass in hand the whole way!
It’s the perfect combination of nature, history & down-right delicious wine, and with a complimentary R650 Boschendal gift included, this is a splurge-worthy Saturday morning that’s well worth every cent.
#Kenny Lattimore Live in Cape Town
- When: Sunday 20 September 2026
- Where: Grand Arena, GrandWest
- Time: 20:00
- Cost: R990–R1,490
- Book your ticket here
A true R&B legend is gracing the Mother City this Sunday! Grammy-nominated American singer Kenny Lattimore takes to the Grand Arena at GrandWest for his first major Cape Town show in over a decade, and this is a genuinely NOT-TO-BE-MISSED evening for soul & R&B lovers.
With gates opening at 17:00 ahead of the 20:00 show, get there early, grab a drink & settle in for smooth vocals & timeless hits all night long.
And there you have it, Cape Town, a weekend so jam-packed with art, culture, music, wine & wildflowers that you’ll need a nap by Monday! Whether you spend your Saturday twirling in a silent disco, wandering a wildflower-filled hall, or belting out ABBA classics, this is undoubtedly one of those weekends that reminds us why we love calling this city home. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? Get out there & make the most of it!
