Galileo cinema
Photograph: RETROYSPECTIVE
Photograph: RETROYSPECTIVE

Events: What’s on in Cape Town

Cape Town's calendar is hotting up with live music, fun events and theatre galore. Here's what's hot and not to be missed in the Mother City!

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As if the mountain, oceans, vibrant city and dynamic culinary scene weren’t enough to keep you busy, Cape Town also brings the goods when it comes to a jam-packed schedule of concerts and events. We're tapping into all the vibes with our updated and expanded Events Guide to Cape Town.

Across the city, you’ll find live music, vibey markets, special shows and fun events that are a total jol (that’s a ‘party’, in local lingo). Here's our hand-picked selection of the hottest events to head for in the Mother City.

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Richard Holmes is a travel writer based in Cape Town. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

What's on in Cape Town

  • Things to do
  • Performances

When: 1 May 2025

The Queens Are Back! Get ready for another unforgettable evening as Time Out Market Cape Town proudly presents the next edition of Night of the Queens – our sensational drag performance series that’s become the talk of the town! Join us on 1 May for a dazzling night of glitz, glamour and fierce performances featuring Manila von Teez, Kat Gilardi and Vida Fantabisher – with two of these queens shining as stars of the hit Showmax series Beaulah: Queens van die Kaap. The show kicks off at 7PM, but the fun starts earlier – arrive from 6PM to sip bubbly and mingle with the queens before they hit the stage. Expect electrifying energy, outrageous looks and a celebration of bold self-expression.

  • Things to do

When: Every Tuesday

Join us every Tuesday at Time Out Market for a Wine Tasting Experience like no other, hosted by Cultivar and a selection of the 250+ premium wine brands we proudly stock. From 4PM to 7PM, discover exceptional wines, expand your palate, and indulge in a Tuesday treat.

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3. Galileo Open Air Cinema

When: October 16, 2024 - May 17, 2025

The Galileo Open Air Cinema returns to Cape Town for the summer, offering an extended season of silver-screen blockbusters beneath the stars at venues across Cape Town and the Winelands. There's a jam-packed schedule of action, comedy, romance, drama and family-friendly classics. Also look out for special shows lined up for Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Easter.

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