Andrew Hallett

Trouver la ville la plus cool du monde chaque année, c’est notre passion chez Time Out ! En 2025, on a tout passé à la moulinette pour mieux comprendre ce qui rend une ville vraiment vivable. Est-ce qu’on peut marcher dans la rue sans flipper ? Est-ce que l’art et la bouffe sont accessibles sans braquer une banque ? Est-ce qu’on peut facilement se faire des potes, tomber amoureux, ou juste respirer un peu d’air frais ? Parce qu’une ville où il fait bon vivre, c’est aussi une ville où il fait bon voyager. En plus des votes de notre réseau d’experts, cette année, on a demandé à 18 500 citadins de nous filer leur avis sur leur chez-soi. Gastronomie, vie nocturne, culture, coût de la vie, baromètre du bonheur… On a tout mixé, trituré et recoupé, et voici le verdict : le top ultime des meilleures villes du monde en 2025, by Time Out (dont deux Françaises, Paris, 19e, et Marseille, 38e).

People who don’t live in cities will tell you they’re busy, lonely and expensive places. But there’s a reason so many people choose to live in them: with world-class art and culture, unbeatable food and nightlife, buzzing neighbourhoods and a dizzying amount of stuff to do and see, there’s simply no better place to be.  Every year, we take the pulse of city living by quizzing thousands of locals across the planet about life in their hometowns. This year, more than 18,500 city-dwellers shared their insights on everything from food, nightlife and culture to affordability, happiness and the overall city vibe. When urban living can sometimes feel isolating and costly, this year we wanted to get a sense of what, exactly, makes a city feel like home. Sure, the nightlife is great, but is the city safe and walkable? Is good quality food and art available at a reasonable price? Is it easy to make friends, find love, and access nature?  Livability was a key factor in our ranking this year. But a great city to live in is, naturally, a great city to visit. So, along with the thousands of responses from locals around the world, we asked Time Out’s global network of city experts to vote on the places they think are particularly exciting right now. After crunching all that data, here we are: Time Out’s definitive ranking of the world’s best cities in 2025. Read on to see how your hometown fared… RECOMMENDED:🛍️ The coolest neighbourhoods in the world right now🌎 The best things to do in the

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, and festive 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. RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Cape Town🍝 The best restaurants in Cape Town🏖 The best beaches in Cape Town🛍 The best shops in Cape Town🏠 The best Airbnbs in Cape Town 🏨 The best hotels in Cape Town 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. 

Breakfast: a meal so revered it can be enjoyed at any hour. As Cape Town’s dining scene grows more impressive by the day, so does its ability to whip up quality breakfasts. The vibrant streets of the Mother City are dotted with vibey breakfast spots and brunch places to help you start your day right – whether it’s 6am or well past noon. Amble through Cape Town’s seaside and central neighbourhoods alike and you’ll come across an enormous range of essential breakfasts and brunches. This place has it all: from whitewashed coffee shops brewing artisanal blends to eclectic, art-filled spaces where you can linger over a boozy brunch; bagel joints serving up cream cheese-stuffed goodness to bakeries dishing out South African baked delicacies; and nourishing, plant-based spots for all the yogis and health food junkies out there. Whether you’re looking to linger awhile in one of Cape Town’s favourite brunch establishments or get your breakfast to go and start your day with a picnic on the beach, soaking up the endless ocean and mountain views, here are this city’s finest places for breakfast and brunch. RECOMMENDED: 😋 The best restaurants in Cape Town🍣 The best sushi in Cape Town🍕 The best pizza in Cape Town🍷 The best wine farms in and around Cape Town📍 The best things to do in Cape Town🛏 Where to stay in Cape Town Planning your next trip? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local experts.

The Grand Arena has a capacity of up to 7,000 people and hosts large local and international acts and bands. In addition, the venue is equipped to host shows, launches, conferences, banquets, and other events of varying size. It is located within the GrandWest Casino.

When it comes to artistic excellence in Cape Town, the Artscape Theatre Centre is the place to visit. Located in central Cape Town, the Artscape was opened on 19 May 1971 as the Nico Malan Theatre Centre. Ever since, it has been the home to world class productions and has become the venue of choice for all genres of performing arts. Described as an "iconic cultural beacon in the Western Cape", the theatre provides theatre-goers with an experience to remember.

Are you ready for Calabash 2025 featuring Green Day, The Offspring, Robbie Williams, GoodLuck, Matthew Mole and Fokofpolisiekar at Cape Town Stadium this week? From what I could see on social media and from reports from friends, the Johannesburg Calabash festival at Soccer City was pretty amazing, so let's hope that same energy and vibe is brought by the acts to Cape Town this Wednesday, 22 January, and Thursday, 23 January. If you are heading to the show(s), there are a few important pieces of information to take note of, according to organisers Big Concerts. Firstly, this is a digital ticket only event, so don't print your tickets. You need to download the Ticketmaster app or have their mobi site open with your tickets when entering the turnstiles. If for whatever reason you can no longer go, then you can transfer your tickets to a mate using the Ticketmaster transfer function. You can log in to your account to find out how that's done. In terms of when the stadium opens and when the acts will hit the stage, here is a timeline of events: Wednesday, 22 January Gates open at 15h00 Suites open at 16h00 Live acts start from 18h00 Robbie Williams is the headline act at approximately 21h00 Thursday, 23 January Gates open at 15h00 Suites open at 16h00 Fokofpolisiekar are on stage at 18h00 The Offspring will melt your face from 19h15 Green Day will bring the nostalgia from 21h00 for approximately two whole hours! In order to get to the stadium, the are Park and Ride services a

Time Out’s annual ‘Best Cities in the World’ list has just landed… and Cape Town has taken the number one spot. That’s lekker! Over 18,500 people from around the world weighed in with their thoughts on their city, including Time Out’s regular readers, for the seventh Time Out global survey of city-dwellers. The survey’s questions covered everything from food, nightlife and culture to affordability, happiness and overall city vibe… and you know us Capetonians, we’re all about the vibe. Cape Town’s rise to #1 is no surprise to us, given the fact that locals and visitors alike can hang out with a colony of African penguins, taste world-class wines, stroll Blue Flag beaches, enjoy views from one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature and visit one of the world’s coolest neighbourhoods, East City, all in one day. Throw into the mix historic sites and cultural hubs, and you have a city worthy of the title of ‘World’s Best’. Oh, and of course we have the Time Out Market Cape Town, with all the delicious flavours that make Cape Town unique under one roof. After being pipped by New York in 2024, Cape Town – which is also known as ‘The Mother City’ (should that be ‘The Mother of ALL Cities’ now?) - faced fierce competition from the likes of Bangkok (#2), Melbourne (#4), London (#5), and The Big Apple (#3) once again to take the coveted title in 2025. Cape Town scored highly across the 44 different criteria used in the survey, with 82% of Capetonians describing their city as beautiful, and 97%

If you haven’t heard the news yet, where have you been? Cape Town has been named as the best city in the world by Time Out! Over 18,500 people from around the world shared their thoughts on their city, including Time Out’s regular readers, for the seventh Time Out global survey of city-dwellers. The survey’s questions covered everything from food, nightlife and culture to affordability, happiness and overall city vibe. A panel of over 100 city experts, drawn from Time Out’s global network, was also asked to name the most exciting cities in the world right now. Time Out then combined all the data to rank the best cities in the world for 2025. So, how did Cape Town pip the likes of Bangkok, Thailand (#2), New York, USA (#3), Melbourne, Australia (#4) and London, United Kingdom (#5) to take the title in 2025? Cape Town scored highly across the 44 different criteria used in the survey, with some of the key takeaways listed below: 97% of locals say Cape Town makes them happy 81% of respondents view Capetonians as positive 82% of Capetonians describe their city as ‘beautiful’ 95% of respondents believe Cape Town has amazing food and restaurants 83% of locals believe they have easy access to nature and green spaces 89% of Capetonians love the cultural scene, including arts, performances, and live music 77% of respondents are big fans of Cape Town’s nightlife 82% of locals love the overall Cape Town vibe With results like these, it’s little wonder that Cape Town has come out on top

Vergelegen Wine Estate, located in the stunning Somerset West area near Cape Town, recently opened a retail outlet, with the new offering inspired by the estate’s beauty, abundance and heritage.Named The Potting Shed Gift Shop, this new lifestyle outlet is situated inside a renovated Cape Dutch-style building and the contents cater to various tastes, including:Garden lovers: Stylish garden tools, garden equipment bags, comfortable kneeling cushions, exfoliating tallow soap to remove garden grime, and soothing whipped tallow butter to nourish dry hands. Affordable plants such as estate hydrangeas, clivias, roses and agapanthus are available in a dedicated area alongside the shop. Homeware aficionados: Tea towels, aprons, picnic blankets, sun hats and shopping bags, plus ceramic wine bottle stoppers created in partnership with Ardmore.The youth: Delightful knitted toys inspired by farm wildlife such as Cape foxes, honey badgers, eland, and Rau quagga, plus charming toy farm vehicles.Sweet tooths: Delectable Belgian chocolate slabs, nougat, handmade biscuits, bonbons, and candied clementines.Fashionistas: Elegant 100% silk scarves, silver and nine-carat gold jewelry featuring hydrangea and gingko motifs, and ethically farmed Cape Cobra leather handbags.Self-care enthusiasts: Candles, soaps, room sprays, hand washes, lotions and more.The homeware collection was curated by Tania Coetzer in collaboration with consultant Paul Duncan, while food consultant Petro Blommaert worked clos

It’s that time of the year again in Cape Town for picnics, stunning sunsets and the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts. While the concert series may have already kicked off, there is a whole lot more to come from the likes of Goldfish, Mi Casa, and Goo Goo Dolls!JP Smith, Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security at the City of Cape Town, is excited about what’s to come over the next few months: “The Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts have been providing the hits to Cape Town’s summer soundtrack for the over three decades. It is a space that not only provides a platform for local and international artists to entertain but it is also a place where people from all walks of life gather for a common goal, and nothing brings people together more than the love of music and a good time. "As the City of Cape Town, we are proud to continue our partnership with this event into 2025 and further contributing to the legacy of the Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts.  We are thrilled for our residents and visitors to experience the wonderful melodies and be blown away by this talented line-up of artists.” So who exactly will be providing those wonderful melodies? Check out the full line-up below: December Sunday the 22nd: Unity at Kirstenbosch Sunday the 29th: Goldfish Tuesday the 31st: New Year’s Eve with Will Linley and Lloyiso January Sunday the 5th: Freshlyground & Congo Cowboys Sunday the 12th: Mango GrooveSunday the 19th:  Bok van Blerk and Elandré Sunday the 26th: Mafikizolo and Ross Le