Cape Peninsula Events

Flowing red wine, fountains of dark chocolate, good music and mood food...
'Pinotage on Tap' promises to be a party of note, celebrating the release of the original ‘coffee and chocolate’ Diemersfontein Pinotage ’08. Leave your stresses and troubles behind and join the party. Oak barrels flowing with Pinotage will be there for the sipping, canapés that pair well with Pinotage will be there for the munching, and the ‘Pin... more information

Wake up your senses - get with the latest hip and happening green trends
Join the garden party of the year at Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West. Find out all the latest hip and happening green trends. Revitalise your senses with a fragrant potpourri of show gardens, plants and floral displays. Get inspiration and hot products from the horticultural marketplace. Enjoy a sensory smorgasbord of Cape cuisine, wines, bo... more information

Tee-Rific News for Cape mom's, dad's and pipsqueaks
The hugely popular 'Your Baby Show' evolved this year into The Cape Town Baby Expo™. The exciting new brand will continue as the leading pregnancy and parenting expo in Africa. The re-brand came about when the organisers realized that the exhibition had grown into something more than merely a show – it is an entire retail experience, a sensory spectacular and the i... more information

Lekker, lekker New Year!
New Year's Day in Cape Town is an extremely vibrant and colourful celebration for some folk. Thousands of minstrels take to the streets arrayed in lurid satin and glittery outfits with faces painted and armed with shiny parasols or perhaps the odd banjo. The spectacle is dazzling and the atmosphere is jolly – you might find your feet tapping to the banjo tunes that accompany the ... more information

"All the world's a stage,
And all the men and women merely players...

Grab your friends and join the folk at Maynardville Open-Air Theatre for yet another unforgettable adaptation of Shakespeare. Inspired by the annual productions in London's Regent Park, Shakespeare has been performed every summer at the open-air theatre in Wynberg, generally performed with a local twist to add to the entertainment. On... more information

Dream it. Do it. The world’s most beautiful marathon.
Are you up for a gruelling challenge? Take on the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon.
Early every Easter Sunday a multitude of joggers gather in Newlands before the crack of the gun at 6am. The atmosphere is surreal and gets supercharged as eager runners start pounding the tarmac and endorphins kick in. The 56 km ultra marathon follows the incredibly scenic route arou... more information

Time to titillate your taste buds.
Get out into the country and indulge in yummy cheeses from cheese makers across the country. The pretty Bien Donné farm between Paarl and Franschhoek hosts this legendary festival with an abundance of tempting boutique and renowned South African cheeses along with specially imported French cheeses.
Tuck into your favourite cheeses, sample a variety of wines, olive... more information

An 'Affair' not to be missed - visit the Wine Routes at the Waterfront!
The vibrant atmosphere of the V&A will be showcasing many of the Cape’s top wine estates, producers and boutique wineries at this well organised unique event. Mingle with passionate wine makers and wine fundis at the annual Cape Times V&A Waterfront Wine Festival as you sample over 350 of the Western Cape's finest wines from 75 estates under on... more information

Go gourmet gallivanting this winter
If you have a pioneering palate or want to get out and enjoy South Africa’s varied culture and cuisine with a bunch of friends then don't miss this exceptional eating experience! The Cape’s top restaurants pull out all the stops to offer you Grand Gourmet dining from the flavours of Thai to Italian, Cajun to Greek. Grab your family and friends and go gourmet gallivanting during this fortn... more information

The Biggest Gourmet Extravaganza! Enjoy the good life with a four day foodie feast. You can stop, shop or pop into any number of extraordinary gourmet experiences. The Cape Town Good Food & Wine Show brings the latest cutting-edge global trends and tastes right to your doorstep.

Zap your taste buds into action as sizzling-hot celebrity chefs demonstrate the latest global trends in four state of the... more information

'Words Create Worlds' ...and words have power!
Over 50 000 bibliophiles of all persuasions flocked to the 2007 fair - the largest number of folk to come through the doors for a convention at CTICC. The Cape Town Book Fair is an exciting, vibrant meeting place and arena to bring together readers, writers and publishers in meaningful exchanges of concepts that build a new South Africa. Whether your passion is crime writing, ... more information

Laugh yourself silly - Comedy Revolution Tour hits Slaapstad!
Ha ha, be warned - you could split your sides guffawing, roll in the aisle tears streaming down your cheeks or even wet your pants. South Africa's largest ever stand-up tour will be cruising in to Tafelberg Tavern on the 27th of June, to bring Cape Town audiences a world-class comedy line-up. The Comedy Revolution Tour is back in Cape Town after running a suc... more information