Cape Town things to do
Fresh plans around Cape Town, from this weekend's highlights to events worth planning ahead for.
Summer Must-Dos
V&A Music & Record Fair
[object Object]. Official listing for V&A Music & Record Fair at Upper Level of the Watershed.
Growthpoint SA Nationals Squash
[object Object]. Official listing for Growthpoint SA Nationals Squash at Makers Landing.
Vintage with Love Big Sale 2026
[object Object]. Official listing for Vintage with Love Big Sale 2026 at Cape Town Cruise Terminal.
WOMAD Kidz 4 Kulture Day
[object Object]. Official listing for WOMAD Kidz 4 Kulture Day at Amphitheatre.
Red Bull Unlocked 2026
[object Object]. Official listing for Red Bull Unlocked 2026 at Makers Landing.
V&A Music & Record Fair
[object Object]. Official listing for V&A Music & Record Fair at Upper Level of the Watershed.
V&A Waterfront Busker Festival
[object Object]. Official listing for V&A Waterfront Busker Festival at Across the V&A Waterfront.
Silo Concerts
[object Object]. Official listing for Silo Concerts at Silo District.
V&A Waterfront Take the Stage
[object Object]. Official listing for V&A Waterfront Take the Stage at Amphitheatre.
V&A Waterfront Take the Stage
[object Object]. Official listing for V&A Waterfront Take the Stage at Amphitheatre.
New here? Start with Cape Town
If you are new to Cape Town, ZA-WC, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.
Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.
- Check age fit.
- Keep drives short.
- Pick food before the main stop.
Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.
- Check hours.
- Book if needed.
- Keep the route walkable.
Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.
- Share the map.
- Pick one anchor.
- Have a backup nearby.
Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.
- Check closures.
- Avoid long outdoor walks.
- Use official pages for changes.

