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The Cape is awash with fabulous events to celebrate this season. Here’s our roundup of the best festivals in the Mother City from June through to August 2019.
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Find Festivals in Cape Town by Month
July 2019
August 2019
September 2018
October 2018
November 2018
December 2018
January 2019
February 2019
March 2019
April 2019
May 2019
June 2019
July 2019 Festivals
| Date | Festival | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 28 July 2019 | The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival 2019 | Rondebosch |
| 5 – 14 July 2019 | Stellenbosch International Chamber of Music Festival 2019 | Stellenbosch |
| 13 – 14 July 2019 | Franschhoek Bastille Festival 2019 | Franschhoek |
| 19 – 20 July 2019 | Soetes & Soup Festival 2019 | Rawsonville |
August 2019 Festivals
| Date | Festival | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 23 – 25 August 2019 | Mcgregor Poetry Festival 2019 | McGregor |
| 29 August – 1 September 2019 | Hopefield Fynbosskou 2019 | Hopefield |
September 2019 Festivals
| Date | Festival | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 31 August – 2 September 2018 | Cape Town Street Food Festival 2018 | Cape Town |
| 31 August – 2 September 2018 | Darling Voorkamerfest 2018 | Darling |
| 1 – 2 September 2018 | De Krans Spring Blossom Festival 2018 | Calitzdorp |
| 1 September 2018 | Pinotage on Tap 2018 | Diemersfontein Wine Estate |
| 1 – 2 September 2018 | Bot River Spring Weekend 2018 | Bot River |
| 5 – 9 September 2018 | Open Book Festival 2018 | Cape Town |
| 7 – 9 September 2018 | Namaqualand Flower Festival 2018 | Vanrhynsdorp |
| 14 – 26 September 2018 | Darling Wildflower Show 2018 | Darling |
| 15 – 16 September 2018 | Franschhoek Uncorked 2018 | Franschhoek |
| 21 – 24 September 2018 | Hermanus Flower Festival 2018 | Hermanus |
| 28 – 30 September 2018 | Hermanus Whale Festival 2018 | Hermanus |
| 28 – 29 September 2018 | Bierfest 2018 | GrandWest |
| 29 – 30 September 2018 | Strawberry Festival 2018 | George |
October 2019 Festivals
| Date | Festival | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5 – 7 October 2018 | Rocking the Daisies 2018 | Cloof Wine Estate |
| 5 – 6 October 2018 | Hermanus Wine & Food Festival 2018 | Hermanus |
| 6 – 7 October 2018 | Say Cheese Artisanal Cheese Fair 2018 | Milnerton |
| 13 October 2018 | Stellenbosch Craft Beer Festival 2018 | Jan Marais Nature Reserve |
| 19 – 21 October 2018 | Cape Town International Boat Show 2018 | Cape Town |
| 26 – 28 October 2018 | Robertson Wine on the River 2018 | Robertson Wine Valley |
| 27 October 2018 | Zombie Festival 2018 | Cape Town |
| 27 – 28 October 2018 | Cape Town International Kite Festival 2018 | Muizenberg |
| 26 October – 4 November 2018 | Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 2018 | Cape Town |
November 2019 Festivals
| Date | Festival | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 11 November 2018 | Buskers Festival 2018 | Cape Town |
| 2 – 4 November 2018 | Endless Daze Festival 2018 | Silwerstroom |
| 3 November 2018 | Paul Rene Bubbly Festival 2018 | Wonderfontein Farm |
| 24 November 2018 | Beer, Bubbles & Gin 2018 | Stellenbosch |
| 20 November – 2 December 2018 | Cape Town Festival of Beer 2018 | Cape Town |
December 2019 Festivals
| Date | Festival | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 28 November – 9 December 2018 | Wavescape Surf & Ocean Festival 2018 | Cape Town |
| 1 – 2 December 2018 | Cap Classique and Champagne Festival 2018 | Franschhoek Huguenot Monument |
| 16 December 2018 | RCS Gugulethu Reconciliation Race and Music Festival 2018 | Gugulethu Stadium |
| 16 December 2018 | Festival of Chariots 2018 | Beach Road |
| Unconfirmed | UNPLUGGED62 2018 | Joubert-Tradauw Wine Farm |
January 2019 Festivals
| Date | Festival | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 26 January 2019 | The Sun Met 2019 | Kenilworth |
February 2019 Festivals
| Date | Festival | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 – 3 February 2019 | Origin: Music and Art Festival 2019 | Elandskloof Farm |
| 7 – 10 February 2019 | Up The Creek 2019 | Breede River |
| 8 – 10 February 2019 | Cape Town Electronic Music Festival 2019 | Cape Town |
| 9 February 2019 | Saggy Stone Beer & Music Festival 2019 | Amandalia Farm |
| 27 February – 1 March 2019 | Design Indaba 2019 | Foreshore |
| Unconfirmed | Stellenbosch Wine Festival 2019 | Coetzenburg Sports Grounds |
| Unconfirmed | Jazz on the Rocks 2019 | Tietiesbaai |
| Unconfirmed | Franschhoek Summer Wines 2019 | Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyard |
| Unconfirmed | Kamers/Makers 2019 | Cape Town |
| Unconfirmed | Vasco Prix Du Cap and Cape Town Prawn Festival 2019 | Kenilworth Racecourse |
| Unconfirmed | Constantia Fresh Food and Wine Festival 2019 | Buitenverwachting Wine Estate |
March 2019 Festivals
| Date | Festival | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 March – 3 March 2019 | Robertson Wine Valley Hands-on Harvest | Robertson |
| 2 March 2019 | Paarl Harvest (OmmiBerg) | Paarl |
| 2 March – 3 March 2019 | Italian Festival @ Idiom | Somerset West |
| 8 March – 10 March 2019 | Knysna Literary Festival | Thesen Island |
| 9 March 2019 | World Naked Bike Ride | Sea Point |
| 9 March 2019 | Durbanville Plaasfees | Diemersdal Wine Estate |
| 16 March 2019 | Cape Town Carnival | Cape Town |
| 21 March – 27 March 2019 | Klein Karoo National Arts Festival | Oudtshoorn |
| 23 March 2019 | Equilibrium Festival | Paarl |
| 29 – 30 March 2019 | Cape Town International Jazz Festival | CBD |
April 2019 Festivals
| Date | Festival | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 13 April – 14 April 2019 | Pinotage & Biltong Festival | Paarl |
| 27 April 2019 | Oysters, Bubbles and Blanc Festival | Durbanville |
| 26 April – 28 April 2019 | South African Cheese Festival | Stellenbosch |
| 29 April – 5 May 2019 | Afrikaburn | Tankwa Karoo |
May 2019 Festivals
| Date | Festival | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 May – 5 May 2019 | Decorex Cape Town | CBD |
| 4 May – 5 May 2019 | Riebeek Valley Olive Festival | Riebeek Valley |
| 17 May – 19 May 2019 | Franschhoek Literary Festival | Franschhoek |
| 18 May 2019 | Cabernet Franc Carnival | Somerset West |
June 2019 Festivals
| Date | Festival | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 – 9 June 2019 | Wacky Wine Festival 2019 | Robertson |
| 7 – 17 June 2019 | Hermanus FynArts Festival 2019 | Hermanus |
| 14 – 17 June 2019 | Silver Mountain Music Festival 2019 | Heidelberg |
| 21 – 23 June 2019 | Vortex Phoenix Festival of Fire 2019 | Worcester |
| 21 – 30 June 2019 | Knysna Oyster Festival 2019 | Knysna |
| 22 – 23 June 2019 | Christmas in Winter Tulbagh 2019 | Tulbagh |
| 27 June – 7 July 2019 | National Arts Festival 2019 | Makhanda |
| 28 – 29 June 2019 | The Great South African Gin Festival 2019 | Cape Town |
July 2019
The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival 2019
Where Rondebosch
When 1 – 28 July 2019
The details Cape Town Funny Festival is back – with more laughs than ever before, and some much-loved international and local comics hitting the stage.
Cost R160 – R190
Book Now
Contact 021 680 3962
Location Baxter Theatre, Main Road, Rondebosch, Cape Town
Stellenbosch International Chamber of Music Festival 2019
Where Stellenbosch
When 5 – 14 July 2019
The details This prestigious international event gives aspiring young musicians the chance to perform in a musical extravaganza of evening recitals, chamber performances and orchestral concerts.
Cost R130 (adults, 6 – 11 July)
R150 (adults, 12 – 15 July)
R100 (pensioners and students, 6 – 11 July)
R110 (pensioners and students, 12 – 15 July)
Book Now
Contact 072 531 3235, info@sicmf.co.za
Location Neethling Street, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch
Franschhoek Bastille Festival 2019
Where Franschhoek
When 13 – 14 July 2019
The details Oh là là! Good food, fine wine and a whole lot of carnival fun await at the Franschhoek Bastille Festival. This colourful festival includes a village market, barrel-rolling competition, and loads of wine-tasting.
Cost R350 – R395
Book Now
Contact 021 876 2861, info@franschhoek.org.za
Location Huguenot Monument, Franschhoek
Soetes & Soup Festival 2019
Where Rawsonville
When 19 – 20 July 2019
The details Enjoy a glass of wine from one of the wine estates in the Breedekloof region, while sampling a variety of unusual soups!
Cost TBC
Contact 023 349 1791, info@breedekloof.co
Location Breedekloof Wine Valley, Rawsonville, Western Cape
August 2019
Mcgregor Poetry Festival 2019
Where McGregor
When 23 – 25 August 2019
The details Witness captivating poetry recitals, music events, art and workshops in the artists’ haven of McGregor!
Cost TBC
Contact 023 625 1908, info@poetryinmcgregor.co.za
Location McGregor, Breede River Valley, Western Cape
Hopefield Fynbosskou 2019
Where Hopefield
When 29 August – 1 September 2019
The details The whole town of Hopefield comes together for this four-day affair to build, manage and run this wonderfully festive annual fynbos show that includes loads of food, craft stalls, and live music.
Cost Thursday: R40 (adults); R25 (seniors); R10 (children)
Friday – Sunday: R45 (adults); R30 (seniors); R20 (children)
Contact 074 602 8248
Location Hopefield Sportsclub, Hopefield, West Coast
Compiled by Alicia Chamaillé and Annabel Short
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30 Responses to “The Best Festivals in Cape Town 2019”
Alvida Williams
Would like to know the dates for crayfish festival in lamberts bay for 2020
Amiena Toefy
İm interested to do halaal on show if you got anything available
Raymond Misplon
Thank you,now I can keep track of all the Capes festivals
Washiela
Hi There
Would like to know where I can book tickets for the Jazz on the Rocks 2020 festival coming up
Thanks
Linda Fortnum
We are in the Western Cape for all of September. Are there any festivals/craft events happening.
Klaus Piprek
Intimate Art Encounters, Riebeek Valley, 8-11 August 2019.
Alvida Williams
Would like to know the dates for the 2019 Lamberts Bay crayfish festival is taking place as well as the snoek en patat festival
Donald
Can i please have a list of upcoming festivals in July 2019
The Inside Guide
Hi Donald
These are the best festivals happening in July 2019:
5 – 14 July 2019 Stellenbosch International Chamber of Music Festival
1 – 28 July 2019 The Jive Cape Town Funny Festival
13 – 14 July 2019 Franschhoek Bastille Festival
19 – 20 July 2019 Soetes & Soup Festival
If you sign up to our newsletter, we’ll be able to keep you up to date with the details of each festival.
meg halse
When are you going to publish details of the wines and the estates that will be at the Festival? Here it is the middle of April already and no information on anything except the date available on your website!!!
Nikki Benatar
Hi Meg
Thanks for your message. Which festival are you referring to?
Chris
Hi there
How do we apply for a stall for Coffee or Freshly Squeezed juices?
Regards
Chris
The Inside Guide
Hi Chris
Thanks for your message. You’ll need to contact each festival separately. Most of them have applications for stall holders. I’d suggest contacting the festivals that you think best fit your brand.
Good luck!
Miss Africa
Is there any arts and craft festival?
Or do these mentioned above festivals offer arts and crafts
The Inside Guide
Hi, a lot of the festivals have art and craft stalls on offer. Sign up to our newsletter and we’ll keep you posted on which ones.
Philippine Wallart
Hi !
There is also the reforest Fest in March 🙂
As well as the Bazique festival
JC Ngoyi
Hi, I would like to me in touch of every commercial festivals.
Sanjeev
Jazz in the Rocks, I have tried calling the number posted with no luck. Is this event really happening as I can’t find any information or tickets for sale?
The Inside Guide
Hi Sanjeev, thanks for your comment. The festival is taking place from 28 February 2019 – 4 March 2019. We suggest making contact through their Facebook page as the number listed there is the same one we have above. Good luck and enjoy the festival!
Mluleki
I would like to know the contact details of people who are organising the events.
Jbottice
I’m looking a space or a store to do henna tattoos and some hand made,I’m looking forward to read from you managent .
The Inside Guide
Hi there, thanks for your message. You’re through to The Inside Guide. You’ll need to contact the festivals/events directly to organise a stall. Good luck!
Pieter Louw
Would love to offer our services and Craft beer product to the community.. Want to know who we can speak to in regards to engaging and adding value with our product Diesel&Dust Craft Beer
The Inside Guide
Hi Pieter
Your best bet would be contacting each festival’s organisers individually. Good luck.
Leigh-Ann Bredenkamp
Hi I would love to know how do I go about apply as a food vendor please for the up and coming events please Many thanks
The Inside Guide
Hi Leigh-Ann, you’ll need to contact the events for that. I’d suggest going through our list of Best Festivals and deciding which ones might best work with your offering and contacting those ones about how to cater the event.Good luck.
Desmond
Is there any Festivals happening Easter weekend 2019 on The coastal route’s….Mosselbay, Lambert’s bay,West Coast’s,Garden route
Desmond
Date for Sea food festival in Lambert’s bay …or Cray fish festival