The Best November Events + Festivals in the Cape 2019
Tequila, gardens and blazing beats… These are some of the things to look forward to in November 2019 in Cape Town and surrounds.
By Inside Guide • 29 October 2019
The Mother of all cities is heating up with a festive lineup of cool events! Here’s our pick of where to go and what to do in November 2019.
| NOVEMBER 2019 FESTIVALS | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 November 2019 | Silo Concerts: November Edition | V&A Waterfront | |||
| 1 – 3 November 2019 | International Tequila Festival | Green Point | |||
| 1 – 3 November 2019 | Endless Daze | West Coast | |||
| 2 November 2019 | Pinotage on Tap: November Edition | Clarens | |||
| 2 November 2019 | Celebrate Chenin Festival | Paarl | |||
| 2 November 2019 | Swartland Producers Street Party | Riebeek-Kasteel | |||
| 2 – 3 November 2019 | The Cellars-Hohenort Garden Celebration: Open Gardens | Constantia | |||
| 9 November 2019 | Matthew Mole Live at La Parada | Century City | |||
| 9 November 2019 | Paul René Bubbly Festival | Robertson | |||
| 9 November 2019 | Agulhas Triangle Wine Festival | Cape Agulhas | |||
| 9 November – 9 December 2019 | Wavescape | Cape Town | |||
| 9, 16 & 23 November | Belmond Mount Nelson’s Classical Music Evenings | Gardens | |||
| 9 – 10 November 2019 | Stellenberg Gardens Open Day | Kenilworth | |||
| 13 & 27 November 2019 | Stellenbosch Street Soirées: November Edition | Stellenbosch | |||
| 16 November 2019 | Bubbly & Bublé at Benguela Cove | Hermanus | |||
| 18 November – 23 November 2019 | Infecting the City | Cape Town | |||
| 23 November 2019 | Jazz & Classical Encounters Music Festival | Stellenbosch | |||
| 23 November 2019 | Festival on the Docks | V&A Waterfront | |||
| 23 November 2019 | Taalmonument Full Moon Picnics: November Edition | Paarl | |||
| 24 November 2019 – 5 April 2020 | Kirstenbosch Concerts | Kirstenbosch | |||
| 24 November 2019 | The Mirage Forever Summer Concerts: November Edition | V&A Waterfront | |||
| 28 November 2019 | The Night Garden at Montebello | Newlands | |||
| 29 November – 1 December 2019 | Cape Town Festival of Beer | Green Point | |||
| 30 November – 1 December 2019 | Cap Classique and Champagne Festival | Franschhoek | |||
Silo Concerts: November Edition
Where V&A Waterfront
When 1 November 2019
The lowdown The cool Silo District plays host to a series of free concerts headed by top-name musicians, with music ranging from Afro-soulful to swing and tango. The November performance sees singer-songwriter Amanda Black and Wandile Mbambeni take to the stage.
Cost Free
Contact 021 408 7600, info@waterfront.co.za
Location Silo District, V&A Waterfront, South Arm Road, Cape Town
Endless Daze
Aidan Tobias Photography
Where West Coast
When 1 – 3 November 2019
The lowdown For the fourth year running, this boutique seaside festival features some hot local and international acts.
Cost R800 (phase three)
R1 000 (at the door)
Contact info@endlessdazefest.com
Location Silwerstroom Resort, West Coast, Western Cape
Book Now
International Tequila Festival
Where Cape Town
When 1 – 3 November 2019
The lowdown The first of its kind, the International Tequila Festival brings mezcal, Mexican food and tequila masterclasses to Cape Town. Twelve bands and DJs, some of Cape Town’s finest food trucks, cocktail bars and tequila experts will be dotted across the venue, spreading the spirit of fiesta around Cape Town.
Cost R150 – R235 (per day, includes tasting glass and 8 tequila tasting vouchers)
R399 (three-day pass, includes tasting glass and 24 tequila tasting vouchers)
R1 500 – R9 000 (VIP)
Contact 062 649 4439
Location Hamiltons Rugby Club, Green Point
Book Now
Pinotage on Tap: November Edition
Where Clarens
When 2 November 2019
The lowdown This fun-filled festival is all about SA’s finest pinotage. Along with loads of tip-top pino, guests can enjoy hearty local fare and live entertainment to be confirmed closer to the date.
Cost R295 (includes a wine glass, endless pinotage and a surprise gift on arrival)
Contact 021 864 5050, online@diemersfontein.co.za
Location St Fort Guest House, Clarens
Book Now
Celebrate Chenin Festival
Where Paarl
When 2 November 2019
The lowdown Join us in celebrating barrel-fermented whites, fruity summer flavours, MCCs and dessert wines at this fun-filled family festival. Participating wineries include Alleé Bleue, Darling Cellars, Delheim, Durbanville Hills, Riebeek Cellars, Slanghoek Wine Cellar, Spier, Stellenbosch Vineyards, Villiera Wines and Vrede en Lust.
Cost R280 on the day (includes branded crystal glass, R60 coupon and free tastings)
R250 (online)
R100 (chenin tasting sessions with Chenin Blanc Association; excluding festival entrance)
Contact 021 869 8244, info@perdeberg.co.za
Location Perdeberg Cellars, Vryguns Farm, Paardeberg, Paarl
Book Now
Swartland Producers Street Party
Where Riebeek-Kasteel
When 2 November 2019
The lowdown Street food, wine, live performances and festive cheer in the Swartland.
Cost R450
Contact swartland.independent@gmail.com
Location Short Street, Swartland, Riebeek Kasteel
Book Now
The Cellars-Hohenort Garden Celebration: Open Gardens
Where Constantia
When 2 & 3 November 2019
The lowdown Celebrate the season at Open Gardens, while you wander around Cellars-Hohenhort’s award-winning grounds that are beautifully cultivated by Leigh-Ann van Wyk and her team. Afterwards, sit down and enjoy tea and scones on the lawn (included in the ticket price).
Contact 021 794 2137, coordinator@cellars-hohenort.co.za
Cost R70
Location The Cellars-Hohenort, 93 Brommersvlei Road, Constantia Heights, Cape Town
Matthew Mole live at La Parada
Where Century City
When 9 November 2019
The lowdown A full day and night of electrifying live music, delicious food, and drinks aplenty at the Square in Century City. The humming outdoor venue will be set alight by music from the likes of Matthew Mole, DJ René the Frenchman and DJ Michael Sutton.
Cost R120
Contact 021 286 9046, centurycity@laparada.co.za
Location La Parada, 1 Energy Lane, Apex Building, Century City, Cape Town
Book Now
Paul René Bubbly Festival
Where Robertson
When 9 November 2019
The lowdown A celebration of fine bubbly and gin cocktails! Partake in a game of boules, badminton or croquet, then knock back a couple of Saldanha Bay oysters and other snacks on the lawn, while the kids are kept busy with various activities.
Cost R285 (adults, includes glass, welcome MCC drink and a goodie bag)
free (children)
Contact 083 380 3980, admin@paulrenemcc.co.za
Location Wonderfontein Farm, McGregor Road, Robertson
Book Now
Agulhas Triangle Wine Festival
Where Cape Agulhas
When 9 November 2019
The lowdown The wine estates of the southernmost region of Africa will be showcasing their varietals and allowing guests to enjoy the unique flavours of the region.
Cost R50 – R160
Contact 082 658 3883, info@agulhaswinetriangle.co.za
Location Black Oystercatcher Wine Farm, Elim, Cape Agulhas
Book Now
Wavescape
Where Cape Town
When 9 November – 9 December 2019
The lowdown Visitors to this wildly popular annual festival get to celebrate surf and ocean culture through various media.
Cost Free – R120
Contact shani@wavescape.co.za
Location Various locations in Cape Town (including Clifton 4th, Labia Theatre, Jack Black Taproom)
Belmond Mount Nelson’s Classical Music Evenings
Where Gardens, Cape Town
When 9, 16 & 23 November 2019
The lowdown The elegant Lord Nelson Restaurant at the Mount Nelson is the venue for these wonderful concerts, which take place in partnership with Boschendal Wine Estate. November highlights include iconic film scores and Italian opera.
Cost R720 (includes three-course dinner, paired with Boschendal’s finest wines, plus tea, coffee and gratuity)
Contact 021 483 1948, restaurantreservations.mnh@belmond.com
Location Lord Nelson Restaurant, Belmond Mount Nelson, 76 Orange Street, Gardens, Cape Town
Book Now
Stellenberg Gardens Open Day
Where Kenilworth, Cape Town
When 9 – 10 November 2019
The lowdown Explore these beautiful, historic gardens in the heart of Kenilworth (in support of St Joseph’s Home for chronically ill children.
Cost R50 (entry)
Free (children 0 – 12 years)
R30 (garden tea)
Please note Payment is by cash or Zapper only.
Contact St Joseph’s Home: 021 934 0352, magda@stjosephshome.org.za
Location Stellenberg Gardens, 30 Oak Avenue, Kenilworth, Cape Town
Stellenbosch Street Soirées: November Edition
Where Stellenbosch
When 13 November & 27 November 2019
The lowdown Enjoy monthly pop-up food-and-wine evenings on select Wednesday throughout summer in Stellenbosch. Expect gorgeous balmy evenings filled with the latest vintages and a slew of gourmet restaurants.
Cost R150
Contact 021 886 4310, info@wineroute.co.za
Location Drostdy Street, Stellenbosch
Bubbly & Bublé at Benguela Cove
Where Hermanus
When 16 November 2019
The lowdown Soak up the soothing, swinging live jazz music, while sipping on MCC and enjoying tasty tidbits food at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate. Dress code is classic white.
Cost R200
Contact 087 357 0637, info@benguelacove.co.za
Location Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, R43 Bot River Lagoon, Walker Bay, Hermanus
Book Now
Infecting the City
Where Cape Town
When 18 November – 23 November 2019
The lowdown For 12 popular years, this public arts festival has been intriguing viewers in various communal spaces of Cape Town with music, theatre, dance, poetry performances, and visual art installations. Through these multi-disciplinary artworks, observers are able to confront historical and social issues to bring about change.
Cost Free
Contact info@infectingthecity.com, 021 418 3336
Location 28 St George’s Mall, Cape Town
Jazz & Classical Encounters Music Festival
Where Stellenbosch
When 23 November 2019
The lowdown The grand open-air amphitheatre at Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch is the setting for this wonderfully soothing musical event, which runs from early afternoon to late evening, so you can enjoy live jazz and classical performances during the day, at sunset and beneath the starlit sky.
Cost R380
Contact 021 809 1100, 078 398 62 50, info@spier.co.za, aypeguillan@gmail.com
Location Spier Wine Farm, R310 Baden Powell Drive, Stellenbosch
Book Now
Festival on the Docks
Where V&A Waterfront
When 23 November 2019
The lowdown This first-ever celebration of the local wine, beer and gin scene is one to diarise. Creation, Warwick, Boschendal and Red Rock Brewery are among the names to look out for.
Cost R250 (general entry)
Contact hello@elveeconsultancy.co
Location Life Grand Café, Quay 4, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Book Now
Taalmonument Full Moon Picnics: November Edition
Where Paarl
When 23 November 2019
The lowdown Located on a hill overlooking Paarl, with some of the most unique and beautiful views in the Western Cape, the Taalmonument was built in 1975 to celebrate the Afrikaans language. Its location makes it the perfect venue for these full-moon picnics.
Good to know You can bring your own picnic or pre-order one from the Volksmond Coffee Shop (R300 for two people; R400 with a basket).
Cost R40 (adults); R10 (SA students); R5 (children); Free (children 0 – 6 years)
Contact admin@taalmuseum.co.za, 021 863 0543,
Location Taalmonument, Gabbema Doordrift Street, Paarl Mountain, Paarl
Book Now
Kirstenbosch Concerts: Summer 2019/2020 Lineup
Where Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
When 24 November 2019 – 5 April 2020
The lowdown The summer sunset concerts are back! And, as usual, the magnificent gardens of Kirstenbosch provide the backdrop for these open-air gigs – the perfect place to spend lazy afternoons.
Cost To be confirmed
Contact 021 799 8783, kirstenboschinfo@sanbi.org.za
Location Rhodes Drive, Newlands, Cape Town
Book Now
The Mirage Forever Summer Concerts: November Edition
Where The Mirage Yacht, V&A Waterfront
When 24 November 2019
The lowdown Celebrate summer with a six-hour cruise, complete with unlimited MCC and light snacks throughout. And, of course, performances by The Kiffness and Majozi.
Cost R1 200
Contact 071 428 1126, info@miragecatamaran.com
Location The Mirage Yacht, Pierhead, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Book Now
Night Garden at Montebello
Where Newlands
When 28 November 2019
The lowdown Each year in summer, Montebello hosts two night gardens to celebrate its talented craftspeople with displays of handcrafted ceramics, textiles, jewellery, paintings, woodwork and homeware. There’ll also be delicious food and drinks on sale and serenades by local musicians.
Cost Free
Contact 021 685 6445, montebello@telkomsa.net
Location Montebello Design Centre, 31 Newlands Avenue, Newlands, Cape Town
Book Now
Cape Town Festival of Beer
Where Green Point, Cape Town
When 29 November – 1 December 2019
The lowdown Over 200 beers, from over 60 local and international breweries, food stalls, live music, and live rugby on big screens at this event’s 10th year running. There will even be limited-edition beers brewed especially for the event!
Cost R99 – R150
Free (children under 12 years)
Contact info@capetownfestivalofbeer.co.za
Location Hamilton’s Rugby Club, Stephan Way, Green Point, Cape Town
Book Now
Cap Classique and Champagne Festival
Country Life
Where Franschhoek Huguenot Monument
When 30 November – 1 December 2019
The lowdown Expect gourmet cuisine, superb MCC and France’s best champagnes, all against the breathtaking backdrop of the Franschhoek Valley.
Cost To be confirmed
Contact 021 876 2861, info@franschhoek.org.za
Location Huguenot Monument, 13 Lambrechts Road, Franschhoek
Book Now
Researched by Bianca Hausle
Get the most out of the Cape with the help of our weekly newsletter.
Share your opinion