Events and News
There is always something going on in and around Cape Town. The city is known as the sporting, arts and cultural centre of South Africa. If you're into theatre, biking, drinking, music or shopping, this is your town! December and January are the really busy time for holiday visitors, but there are plenty of exciting events throughout the year.
Events
Vodacom Funny Festival
19/06/2007 - 08/07/2007
Place: Baxter Theatre
South Africans are many things, but afraid to poke fun at their colourful past they are not. The Vodacom Funny Festival showcases South African humour at its best.
Evita's Christmas in July Show
07/07/2007 - 22/07/2007
Place: Old Darling Station, Darling
Evita Bezuidenhout, one of South Africa's most famous characters will play your host, as you eat, drink and laugh your way through a memorable evening.
Tour De Femme
11/06/2007 - 30/07/2007
Place: On Broadway- 88 Shortmarket Street
Encounters: The South African International Documentary Film Festival
20/07/2007 - 05/08/2007
Place: Nu Metro cinemas in Hyde Park and V&A Waterfront
While you're in South Africa, make sure you learn as much as you can about the amazing variety and mixture of cultures. One of the best ways and most enjoyable ways to do it is to visit Encounters, South Africa's only film festival that exclusively features the creations of some of the country's best up and coming filmmakers. The festival also includes panel discussions, workshops and film laboratories.
The Nokia Cape Town Fashion Week
08/08/2007 - 11/08/2007
Place: Cape Town International Convention Centre
Red Bull Big Wave Africa
01/05/2007 - 19/08/2007
Place: Various Beaches around the Western Cape
Hermanus Whale Festival
21/09/2007 - 24/09/2007
Place: Hermanus
You could be forgiven for thinking that Hermanus was just a sleepy coastal town. But during the famed whale festival, it is anything but. Thousands of tourists and locals descend on the town in the hope of catching a glimpse of the magnificent underwater creatures. Few go home disappointed! Make sure you leave early though- traffic jams can be harsh.
The Penguin Festival in SImon's Town
16/09/2007 - 17/09/2007
Place: Simon's Town
Natural Woman Theatre Production
21/08/2007 - 07/10/2007
Place: Barnyard Theatre, Willowbridge Shopping Centre
Massenet's Manon - Opera
02/11/2007 - 11/11/2007
Place: Artscape Theatre
The Community Chest Twilight Run
04/12/2007 - 04/12/2007
Place: City Center
If you think that running, walking, crawling or skipping your way through the streets of Cape Town sounds like an intriguing idea- make sure you don't miss out on this one. The Community chest twilight run is a vibrant 5km "fun run" that has its participants dressing up in the craziest costumes imaginable as they slowly make their way through the city centre
Carols by Candlelight
13/12/2007 - 16/12/2007
Place: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
















