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I believe they call this time of year cuffing season – when it’s cold outside, and you need someone to cuddle with. Luckily, if you’re taking part, there are plenty of events happening in and around the city this weekend to help you make the most of it.
This weekend is a pretty good snapshot of Cape Town at its best, from theatre and jazz to wine festivals to Padel match-making, there’s no shortage of ways to spend your time. We're also all in for Bafana Fridays guys, bring that gees please. It's time to BELIEVE!
It’s also the final week of the Encounters South African International Documentary Festival, so if you haven’t had a chance to catch a screening, I’d recommend booking your tickets before they sell out.
We're also all in for Bafana Fridays guys, bring that gees please. It's time to BELIEVE!
ICYMI: Bafana Bafana’s 2026 World Cup Journey: What South Africans need to know
Weekend weather
It’s a chilly one this weekend, with high temperatures expected to reach 16°C, according to the South African Weather Service.
Friday
- Min: 12°C
- Max: 16°C
- Weather condition: Slight rain
Saturday
- Min: 10°C
- Max: 16°C
- Weather conditions: Clear skies
Sunday:
- Min: 10°C
- Max: 16°C
- Weather condition: Cloudy
CBD
Artscape Youth Jazz Series
- Friday, 12 – Saturday, 13 June | 7:30pm, 6pm
- Location: Artscape Theatre, D.F. Malan St, Foreshore
- Cost: R50 – R90 via Webtickets
In the lead-up to Youth Day on June 16, this programme nurtures young jazz musicians through mentorship and masterclasses while celebrating South Africa’s rich jazz heritage. Youth Jazz Soloists showcase their talent on Friday, while School Jazz Bands take to the stage on Saturday.
Broadway to Blockbuster: Songs from Stage and Screen
- Friday, 12 – Sunday, 13 June | 7:30pm, 3:30pm
- Location: City Hall, Darling St, CBD
- Cost: From R195 via Quicket
Get ready to hear some of Hollywood’s most iconic film scores and Broadway’s most beloved showstoppers performed live by the Philharmonia Choir of Cape Town. Conducted by Richard Cock, audiences can look forward to choral arrangements of classics, from ABBA to Hans Zimmer’s legendary scores for the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
Orpheus in the Underworld
- Friday, 12 – Sunday, 21 June | Various times
- Location: Artscape Theatre, D.F. Malan St, Foreshore
- Cost: R225 – R650 via Webtickets
Wit, glamour, and irresistible charm set the stage in the 1920s-inspired Orpheus in the Underworld. Choreography by Veronica Paeper and original designs by Peter Cazalet, the production follows a journey of love, mischief, and divine chaos. Expect flapper girls, Mafia henchmen, and Can-Can dancers.
ATLANTIC SEABOARD
New Seafood Pop-up at the Time Out Market
- All Weekend | 6:30 -9:30 pm
- Location: Time Out Market Cape Town, the Old Power Station, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Winter never looked this good under one roof! The Time Out Market at the V&A Waterfront is packed with busy kitchens bringing all the tasty flavours of the Mother City. Don't miss the new seafood-focused pop-up, Pesce, that has just launched.
YOUTH DAY: Rare Market is the market within a market taking place on 16 June - read more about it here!
DinnerOnUs Menu Tasting Experience
- Saturday, 13 June | 4pm
- Location: Makers Landing, the Cruise Terminal, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
- Cost: From R900 via Quicket
More than just a tasting, this event celebrates their journey from the streets of Khayelitsha to the world stage, inviting guests to an evening where bold flavours meet vibrant culture. Each dish will be paired with unlimited MCC and handcrafted cocktails.
SOUTHERN SUBURBS
Jazz on the Deck
- Sunday, 14 June | 6pm – 8pm
- Location: Kalk Bay Courtyard, Artvark Gallery, 48 Main Rd, Kalk Bay
- Cost: From R200 via Quicket
An intimate evening of swing, groove, improvisation, and contemporary jazz, featuring the Brathew van Schalkwyk Quartet.
Mehfil-e-Yaaraa
- Saturday, 13 June | 7:30pm
- Location: The Baxter Theatre, Main Rd, Rondebosch
- Cost: R250 – R650 via Webtickets
Anjumara Khan presents Mehfil-e-Yaaraa - A Musical Gathering of Friends - a collaboration between Indian musicians and local artists that blends different styles of Indian music with Western influences to create fresh interpretations of popular melodies.
CAPE PENINSULA
Wild Food Land Foraging Talk, Walk & Tasting
- Saturday, 13 June | 11am – 2pm
- Location: Veld and Sea, Plateau Rd, Cape Peninsula
- Cost: From R275 via Quicket
An educational walk through cultivated wild herb gardens and the farm in search of wild flavours. After a winter walk, return to the Glasshouse for hot fynbos tea and wild greens soup.
NORTHERN SUBURBS
Saxy Vibes Volume 8
- Saturday, 13 June | 7pm
- Location: Grand Arena, GrandWest, 1 Jakes Gerwel Dr, Acacia Park
- Cost: from R190 via Webtickets
Cape Town saxophonist Don Vino is bringing the heat to the Mother City, joined by a few surprise guests throughout the show.
Bellville parkrun
- Saturday, 13 June | 8am
- Location: Jack Muller & Danie Uys District Park, Frans Conradie Dr, Boston
- Cost: Free but registration is required
Whether you want to walk, run, or jog, this 5km community event is open to everyone looking to get moving. The course runs on a mix of paved paths and dirt roads, covering approximately 2.3 to 3.5 laps, depending on any temporary obstructions in the park.
ICYMI: Cape Town parkrun: the complete guide
CAPE FLATS
Township Walking Tour
- Friday, 13 – Sunday, 15 June | 10am
- Location: Chumisa Primary School, 39 Bonga Dr, Village 3 North
- Cost: R1,500 via Webtickets
Starting at Chumisa Primary School in Khayelitsha, the tour begins with an introduction to the area’s history and community life. It then continues with a walking exploration of Site B, one of Khayelitsha’s older neighbourhoods, before visiting Khayelitsha Remembrance Square. The experience concludes at Siki’s Koffee Kafe, where guests can enjoy locally brewed coffee and light snacks.
Encounters: Fantastique
- Saturday, 13 June | 3pm
- Location: Bertha Movie House, Ekuphumleni
- Cost: Free but registration is required
Fantastique is a magic-realist documentary following 14-year-old contortionist Fanta in Conakry, Guinea, as she navigates the tension between family responsibility and her own artistic ambition.
WINELANDS
Drink Chenin Day Festival
- Saturday, 13 June | 11am to 5pm
- Location: Cavalli Estate, Strand Rd, Somerset West
- Cost: From R450 via Quicket
Set against the backdrop of Cavalli Wine Estate, this festival celebrates some of South Africa’s finest Chenin Blanc producers, including Anthonij Rupert Wines, Simonsig Family Vineyards, Jordan Wine Estate, and many more. Each ticket includes a Drink Chenin wine glass and all wine tastings. Beyond the wine, guests can enjoy live music and a selection of food.
Ramon Alexander Quartet ft Buddy Wells
- Sunday, 14 June | 1pm
- Location: The Daisy Jones Bar, Summerhill Wines, R44, Stellenbosch
- Cost: From R120 via Quicket
Following their performance at the Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek earlier this year, Ramon Alexander and saxophonist Buddy Wells reunite at the Daisy Jones Bar. The performance will feature music from Alexander’s forthcoming album, alongside fresh interpretations of his compositions by Wells.
WEST COAST
Padel Club Takeover
- Saturday, 13 June | 3pm – 6pm
- Location: Epic Padel | Epicentre, 1 Milner St, Paarden Eiland
- Cost: From R375 via Thursday
This isn’t your average Padel morning. It’s your chance to find a potential partner – and we’re not talking about a Padel partner. We mean a lifelong one. Hosted by Thursday, this event is perfect if your thumb is tired of swiping on dating apps. Instead, meet someone in person in a relaxed, social setting. Your ticket includes a complimentary drink, as well as racket and ball hire, though you're welcome to bring your own equipment if you prefer.
Also read: Where to play Padel in Cape Town
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