Top Things To Do In Cape Town This Weekend
17 July 2026 – 19 July 2026
Wrap up warm & get ready, because the Mother City is turning up the heat this winter weekend! From a globe-trotting Disney adventure on ice & a sun-drenched Citrus Festival in the glorious Cape Winelands, to candlelit concerts, cheese fondue Sundays & buzzing harbour markets, there is SO MUCH to love about 17-19 July! Whether you are chasing the young & the young at heart or planning a cosy date night, we have rounded up the very BEST things to do. Grab your crew, here is everything you cannot miss!
Weekend Events & Experiences
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#Disney On Ice: Mickey’s Search Party | The Biggest Family Show of the Winter Holidays
- When: Friday 17 – Sunday 19 July
- Where: Grand Arena, GrandWest, Goodwood
- Time: Multiple shows daily from 10:00 (see ticketing for times)
- Cost: From R200
- Website: www.ticketmaster.co.za
- NOTE: The perfect winter school-holiday outing! Book early, the best shows sell out FAST.
Skate along with Mickey, Minnie & the whole gang on a magical globe-trotting adventure that is guaranteed to have the WHOLE family beaming from ear to ear! Mickey’s Search Party lights up the Grand Arena with world-class skating, jaw-dropping high-flying acrobatics & all your favourite characters from Frozen, Moana, Coco & Toy Story!
This is the biggest family show of the winter school holidays & undoubtedly one of the most bucket-list-worthy outings in town. Between the dazzling costumes, the LIVE music & the sheer wonder on your little ones’ faces, this is a memory-maker for the young & the young at heart. Trust us, you definitely won’t be disappointed!
#Boschendal Citrus Festival | A Winelands Winter Tradition
- When: Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 July
- Where: Boschendal Wine Estate, Franschhoek
- Time: 10:00 – 16:00
- Cost: R150 per person (kids under 12 FREE)
- Website: www.boschendal.com
- NOTE: Bring a basket & wear comfy shoes, you will be wandering the orchards!
There is nothing quite like a crisp winter’s day out in the glorious Cape Winelands, & the annual Boschendal Citrus Festival on one of the Cape’s oldest wine estates is an absolute WINNER! Roll up your sleeves & pick up to 3kg of handpicked, sun-ripened citrus straight from the orchards, then tuck into down-right delicious farm food from local vendors.
With LIVE music drifting across the estate, pony rides, tractor tours & a whole line-up of children’s activities, this is a gorgeous day out for friends & family from all walks of life. It is the kind of wholesome, feel-good farm day that reminds you exactly why winter in the Winelands is so special!
#Candlelight Concerts at the Star Theatre | Ed Sheeran, Coldplay & Hans Zimmer by Candlelight
- When: Saturday 18 July
- Where: Star Theatre, District Six
- Time: Ed Sheeran & Coldplay 18:30 | Hans Zimmer 20:30
- Cost: From R465
- Website: feverup.com
- NOTE: Two magical shows in one night, make it a double bill for the ultimate date night!
Picture thousands of flickering candles, a world-class LIVE string quartet & the greatest hits you know by heart, this is Candlelight, & it is pure magic! First up, the timeless anthems of Ed Sheeran & Coldplay wash over the atmospheric Star Theatre, before the evening builds into a spine-tingling tribute to the legendary film composer Hans Zimmer.
This is one of the most breathtaking, multi-sensory experiences in the Mother City right now & it is absolutely NOT-TO-BE-MISSED! Bring your special someone, settle in under the glow & let the music sweep you away. Bucket-list worthy doesn’t even begin to cover it!
#Delheim Live Music & Cheese Fondue Sundays | The Cosiest Winter Sunday in Stellenbosch
- When: Sunday 19 July
- Where: Delheim Wines, Stellenbosch
- Time: 12:00 – 15:00
- Cost: R580 per person (R250 under 12)
- Website: delheim.com
- NOTE: Booking is ESSENTIAL, these cosy Sundays fill up every single week!
If your idea of a perfect winter Sunday involves LIVE music, melted cheese & a warming glass of Gluhwein on arrival, then Delheim has your name ALL over it! This beloved Stellenbosch estate throws open its doors for a gloriously cosy afternoon of famous cheese fondue paired with an eclectic LIVE programme spanning Bavarian oompah, smooth jazz & contemporary pop covers.
Curl up by the fire, soak up the mountain views & let the good times roll, this is winter Winelands hospitality at its down-right delicious best. What are you waiting for?
#Mother City Fashion Experience ’26 | Trash to Trend
- When: Saturday 18 July
- Where: Artscape Theatre Centre, Cape Town CBD
- Time: Red carpet from 12:00, runway from 13:00
- Cost: R150 – R350
- Website: www.artscape.co.za
The 11th annual Mother City Fashion Experience is BACK & this year it is all about ‘Trash to Trend’! Watch as the Cape’s most exciting emerging township designers transform recycled materials into show-stopping, jaw-dropping pieces on the runway. Roll out the red carpet from noon, then settle in for a runway show bursting with creativity, colour & serious homegrown talent. A celebration of sustainability, style & the Mother City’s incredible design scene!
#Isaac van der Merwe Piano Recital | A Baxter Fundraiser
- When: Friday 17 July
- Where: Baxter Theatre, Rondebosch
- Time: 18:30 – 20:00
- Cost: R250
- Website: baxter.uct.ac.za
Kick off your weekend on a beautifully cultured note! One of South Africa’s most exciting young pianists, 22-year-old Isaac van der Merwe, takes to the Baxter for an intimate fundraising recital of Mozart, Berg & other master composers. Every cent supports this iconic Cape Town theatre, so you can enjoy world-class LIVE music & do a little good all at once. An absolutely gorgeous Friday-night treat!
#Puss in Boots | The Winter Family Pantomime
- When: Saturday 18 July (final day)
- Where: Pam Golding Theatre, Baxter, Rondebosch
- Time: 14:00 – 16:15
- Cost: R250 – R300
- Website: baxter.uct.ac.za
- NOTE: It is the FINAL day of the run, so grab your tickets before this cheeky feline pads off!
Take the whole crew on a magical Caribbean adventure with this joyful winter family pantomime from the wonderful Steven Stead! Follow one clever, quick-witted feline hero through a world of colourful characters, toe-tapping songs & loads of the audience participation that little ones ADORE. Packed with laughs, sing-alongs & pure feel-good fun, it is the perfect school-holiday treat for the young & the young at heart!
#Rocking at 50 – by Alistair Izobell
- When: Saturday 18 July (final performances)
- Where: Baxter Studio, Rondebosch
- Time: 15:00 – 16:40
- Cost: R180
- Website: baxter.uct.ac.za
Beloved Cape Town entertainer Alistair Izobell celebrates turning fifty in the most uproarious way possible, with razor-sharp storytelling, relentless laughter & plenty of music! Expect big laughs & even bigger heart as he riffs on ageing, lost youth & all the hard-won lessons that come with hitting the big 5-0. These are the FINAL performances of the run, so do not miss your chance for a proper belly laugh!
#Something Rotten! | A Love Letter to Musical Theatre
- When: Saturday 18 July (final weekend)
- Where: Arena, Artscape Theatre Centre, Cape Town CBD
- Time: 19:30 – 21:30
- Cost: R230 – R250
- Website: www.artscape.co.za
Get ready for a gloriously cheeky, tap-dancing, jazz-handed riot of a musical! When Shakespeare’s rivals set out to write the world’s very first musical, chaos, spectacle & the silliest rhyming couplets follow. It is clever, it is hilarious & it is bursting with show-stopping numbers. This is the FINAL weekend of the run, so treat yourself to a night of pure theatrical joy before the curtain comes down!
#From London, With Love | Cape Grace Hotel High Tea
- When: 17 July – 13 September 2026
- Where: Cape Grace Hotel, V&A Waterfront
- Time: Thurs – Sun, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:30
- Cost: R750
- Website: dineplan.com/widgetframe/
Cape Grace once again welcomes The Savoy, London’s iconic hotel, for the return of From London, With Love — a limited-edition Afternoon Tea collaboration between two Fairmont properties. Now in its second year, the experience brings together the heritage of traditional British Afternoon Tea with the flavours and warmth of Cape Town. Guests can look forward to Savoy-inspired pastries, thoughtfully re-imagined with a South African perspective, all enjoyed against Cape Grace’s waterfront setting.
#Bay Harbour Market | Hout Bay’s Buzzing Harbour Market
- When: Friday 17 (17:00-21:00), Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 July (09:30-17:00)
- Where: Bay Harbour Market, Hout Bay
- Time: See days above
- Cost: Free entry
- Website: www.bayharbour.co.za
Cape Town’s most vibrant market is calling! Tucked into a rustic, restored fish factory on the working Hout Bay harbour, Bay Harbour Market brings together 100+ traders serving up eats, beats, arts & crafts all weekend long. Think freshly baked bread, spicy seafood, handmade jewellery & fashion, all soundtracked by LIVE local musicians on the Sound Stage. Kick off on Friday evening or make a lazy weekend day of it, either way the vibes are IMMACULATE!
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#Oranjezicht City Farm Market | Cape Town’s Best-Loved Farmers’ Market
- When: Saturday 18 (08:00-14:30) & Sunday 19 July (08:30-14:30)
- Where: OZCF Market, Granger Bay, V&A Waterfront
- Time: See days above
- Cost: Free entry
- Website: www.ozcf.co.za
Start your day the delicious way at the largest farmers’ market of its kind in the city, right on the water’s edge at gorgeous Granger Bay! Over 40 local farmers & 80 artisanal food traders come together to serve fresh seasonal produce, made-to-order breakfasts, proper coffee & plants galore. Wrap up warm, grab a hot cup & soak up those winter ocean views, it is the ultimate Mother City weekend morning!
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#Mojo Market Weekend Live Music
- When: Saturday 18 July
- Where: Mojo Market, Sea Point
- Time: 11:00 – late
- Cost: Free entry
- Website: mojomarket.co.za
In the heart of buzzing Sea Point, Mojo Market is the go-to spot for food, music & good times under one roof! Graze your way through global food stalls, pull up a stool at one of the iconic bars & soak up FREE live music from a rotating line-up of talented local acts. Open till late all weekend, it is the easy, breezy, no-plans-needed night out the Mother City does so well!
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#Milnerton Flea Market | Seaside Treasure Hunting
- When: Saturday 18 July
- Where: Milnerton Flea Market, Milnerton
- Time: 08:00 – 14:00
- Cost: Free entry
Calling all treasure hunters & bargain lovers! This sprawling seaside flea market on the Milnerton lagoon is an absolute goldmine of vintage finds, antiques, quirky bric-a-brac, plants & one-of-a-kind bargains. With Table Mountain views as your backdrop, it is the perfect lazy Saturday-morning wander. You truly never know what gem you will stumble upon!
#Babylonstoren Stretch & Indulge | A Restorative Winter Morning
- When: Saturday 18 July
- Where: Babylonstoren, Simondium
- Time: 08:00 – 11:00
- Cost: R500 per person
- Website: www.babylonstoren.com
Treat yourself to a truly restorative winter morning at the ever-magical Babylonstoren! Begin with a mindful stretching & breathing session with the resident yogi, then reward yourself with a farm-fresh breakfast of water buffalo yoghurt, homemade granola & steaming coffee. Peaceful, nourishing & utterly gorgeous, it is self-care with a Winelands view. Bliss!
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#Masicorp: A Night of Music, Laughter and Giving
- When: Friday 17 July
- Where: Noordhoek Farm Village, Noordhoek
- Time: 18:00 – 22:00
- Cost: Find out here
Do good & feel GREAT with a heart-warming Friday night of LIVE music, comedy & laughter at the leafy Noordhoek Farm Village! Every ticket helps raise funds for children in Cape Town’s underserved communities, so you can enjoy a feel-good night out knowing you are making a real difference. Great music + big laughs + a wonderful cause, this is a Friday night done right!
#Mojo Salsa Sundays
- When: Sunday 19 July
- Where: Mojo Market, Sea Point
- Time: 19:00 – 22:00
- Cost: Free entry
- Website: mojomarket.co.za
Turn up the heat on a chilly winter Sunday with Salsa Night at Mojo Market! Feel the LIVE Latin rhythms, hit the floor whether you are a seasoned pro or a total beginner & let Sea Point’s buzzing food-and-drink scene keep you fed & watered all night long. It is spicy, it is social & it is the FREE feel-good finale your weekend has been waiting for!
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And there you have it, another jam-packed weekend of the very best the Mother City has to offer! Whether you are picking citrus in the Winelands, twirling under candlelight or wrapping up warm at a harbour market, there is something here for everyone from all walks of life. Round up your friends & family, make the most of these glorious winter days & we will see you out there. Have the BEST weekend, Cape Town!
