• Salonfestival

    Highly successful German network for cultural exchange, discussion and societal engagement – will be hosting its second series of salons in Cape Town, featuring a variety of topics and house concerts, authors, journalists and artists in intimate settings and private homes. Cultural experiences in private homes or small public venues: Discourse, talks, readings, house concerts in and around Cape Town. Das Salonfestival is a non-profit initiative to foster exchange and understanding between cultures and explore how we want to live together as a society. Look for the 12 different events on the Salonfestival Facebook page.

  • Stellenbosch Street Soiree

    Drostdy Street, Stellenbosch

    Drostdy Street, Stellenbosch 15 & 29 January, 12 & 26 February, 11 & 25 March. Weather permitting. Toast with the locals at the City of Oaks for some festive feasting and laidback mingling with fellow food and wine lovers. Each Stellenbosch Street Soiree features a different selection of cellars and street fare caterers.5

    R150
  • Friday Sunset Session

    Waterford Wine Estate, Stellenbosch We invite you to join us for an evening of live music in our courtyard. We have various ticket options available. Children under 12 are free of charge. Limited tickets are available so we advise booking as far in advance as possible to avoid disappointment. http://waterfordestate.co.za/experience/events 18:00 – 21:00. Standard ticket - R350 | Standard ticket incl. a bottle of wine - R450. A picnic basket for 2 people, incl. a bottle of wine (2 x R 1 200) - R600

    R350 – R600
  • Artichoke Festival 2020

    Finally, we can have some much-deserved fun together at this year's Ayama Artichoke Festival! The Ayama-Artichoke day is planned to be a “Special Edition Festival” limited to 50 people per day, Saturday 5th September, Sunday 6th September, Saturday 12th September, and Sunday 13th September. This year’s festival is equipped to be COVID safe, by practicing distancing with due precautions, while still being able to have all the fun, a relaxing time, while still munching away on amazing food and sipping on great wines which we usually offer from this beautiful corner of paradise which is Ayama. The full menu consists of 4 artichoke-based courses, plus dessert, prepared Pesce Azzurro, with Ayama wines available for on-site consumption, and Ayamateca will be open to satisfy all your cravings for goodies to take home, with Italian music, hiking and farm tour included. Choose your preferred day and purchase your tickets on www.ayamateca.com   Price R450 per person, children up to 6 yrs will be on the house and those between the ages of 7-12 yrs, who will pay a slight fee of R200.

    R450
  • Artichoke Festival

    feAyama Slent Farms, Paarl 5 & 6, 12 & 13 Sept Your Ayama-Artichoke day is planned to be a “Special Edition Festival” limited to 50 people per day. This year’s festival is equipped to be COVID safe, by practicing distancing with due precautions, while still being able to have all the fun, a relaxing time, while still munching away on amazing food and sipping on great wines which are usually offered from this beautiful corner of paradise which is Ayama. The full menu consists of 4 artichoke-based courses, plus dessert, prepared by Pesce Azzurro, the farms’ partnered restaurant for this festival’s 2020 edition. All wines are available for on-site consumption, and Ayamateca will be open to satisfy all your cravings for goodies to take home. It will be all-Italian music, hiking and a farm tour included! Choose your preferred day and purchase your tickets on www.ayamateca.com. Price R450 per person, children up to 6 yrs will be on the house and those between the ages of 7-12 yrs, who will pay a small fee of R200.

    R450
  • Open Book Festival

    The need to reshuffle plans scheduled Open Book for October. A series of Podcasts for book lovers and African literacy fun is on the cards.

  • Hermanus FynArts

    Hermanus

    A unique Celebration of South African Arts. Ten days packed with more than 40 Art Exhibitions, Music, Literature, Photography, Illustrated Talks, Discussions, Interviews, Gastronomy and Award-winning Wine. And there is more ... a whole host of courses, including ceramics, photography, painting, writing, cookery. Blend your own wine or try adventurous food pairing. For the full program and updates go to - http://www.hermanusfynarts.co.za Bookings are now open for scheduled events and accommodation. Fine dining establishments in town and along the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley which is parallel to the bay and nestled between Klein Rivier mountain range and the Babylonstoren mountain range. In the town itself, between attending events, visiting galleries or taking a workshop, pay attention to the many artworks and sculptures installed in public spaces. They each tell a small story. If you would like to know and hear more, you can book a guided tour at the local Tourism Bureau.

  • HOT CHOCOLATE RUN

    Northern Suburbs

    50% Run, 50% Festival What - 5km or longer fun run with chocolate festival afterwards. Who - Everyone is invited! Men, women and children are welcome. Non-runners pay a spectator fee and can join in the fun at the festival! Start Time: Longer run starts at 8:50am 5km starts at 9:00am 5km is not timed What's included? Running tickets: include access to the 5km or long run course, a Hot Chocolate Run Mug at the finish (filled with delicious hot chocolate of course!) and a bowl of fruit and biscuits with complimentary dipping chocolate for your enjoyment (1 per person). There will also be chocolate and coffee vendors offering free samples, music and fun! Spectator tickets: include access to the festival area and a bowl of fruit and biscuits with complimentary dipping chocolate for your enjoyment (1 per person). There will also be chocolate and coffee vendors offering free samples, music and fun!

  • Cape Town International Kite Festival

    The 27th Cape Town International Kite Festival is up and running, anywhere and anytime, until 31 October. Share your photos, videos and messages of encouragement, tagging #EveryoneDeservesToFly and @CTKiteFest and feature on the official Cape Town International Kite Festival social feeds. Visit https://capementalhealth.co.za/EveryoneDeservesToFly for donations and info.

  • La Capra Goat Run Festival 2021

    Tands, CapeDon't be a Nerd! Join the Herd! In the spirit of La Capra, we bring you the La Capra Goat Run on 6 November 2021. An event promising fun and fitness for a good cause! The Goat Run will take place in the morning, while the festivities will kick off at 11h30. You can expect wholesome food, a petting zoo, lots of eats, drinks and much more.   Prices range between R500 and R200, while the Daniel and Friends category is R150. Participants will receive a goodie bag and T-shirt, kids up to the age of 8 years walk for free but will not receive a gift bag. Spectators and participants can look forward to a number of treats on the day, including a petting zoo and as always can head to Fairview or the nearby Spice Route for goods and activities that range from wine, cheese and patisserie delicacies to chocolate, biltong and beer tastings! All sorts of food and drink, including La Capra and Fairview Wines and locally brewed beer, will be on offer.   Tickets can be bought at www.entryninja.com .