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How is it February already? Scratch that. How is it that we got through a whole year of January? Now that your bank accounts are relatively full, you can spend money like a Lotto winner. Tata ma chance, tata ma millions!
This weekend’s event guide has a little something for everyone, including matric pupils: Maynardville 2026 hosts Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night on Friday evening.
And yes, BLOND:ISH fans have been marking their calendars since last year. For those making the trek to The Ostrich in Philadelphia on Saturday, don’t forget to factor in extra time for complete traffic chaos and meltdowns, post-concert.
CBD
GLOW International Film Festival 2026
- Friday, 30 January, 5:30pm - 9:30pm
- Venue: The Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel, 38 Long St, Cape Town City Centre
- Cost: From R180, bookings via Quicket
One of the Mother City’s newest premier rooftop film experiences, GLOW is an intimate, high-impact evening of cinema under the stars. The official film selection centres around stories of legacy, trauma, and the next wave of filmmaking.
Pop Girlies Night 2026
- Saturday, 31 January, 9pm - 3pm
- Venue: Evil Comedy, District, 61c Harrington St, District Six
- Cost: From R70, no under-18s, bookings via Quicket
The sixth edition of ARTNIGHT brings nonstop pop hits. From Beyoncé to Lady Gaga, gather your girl crew and dress in your poppiest outfit.
ATLANTIC SEABOARD
SPAR Cape Town Ramadaan & Lifestyle Expo
- Friday, 30 January - Sunday, 1 February
- Venue: Green Point A Track, Green Point
- Cost: From R20, kids under 10 are free, bookings via website
The Cape Town Ramadaan and Lifestyle Expo signals the start of Ramadaan, which makes it the ideal event to purchase your Iftar and Eid goodies. What started as a small, informal market has now grown to attract thousands of patrons. In fact, the expo is the biggest event of its kind in the Western Cape.
Stellenbosch FC vs CR Belouizdad
- Sunday, 1 February, 3pm
- Venue: Cape Town (DHL) Stadium, Green Point
- Cost: R40, bookings via Web Tickets
Stellenbosch FC returns to Cape Town with its 2nd second qualifying round CAF home match vs CR Belouizdad. The club hosts their Algerian counterparts at the DHL Stadium. Gates open at 1pm; kick-off is 3pm.
SOUTHERN SUBURBS
Maynardville 2026: Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
- Friday, 30 January - Saturday, 7 March, 8:15pm - 9:30pm
- Venue: Maynardville Open-Air Theatre, Maynardville Park, Wynberg
- Cost: From R212, bookings via Quicket
Not your typical Shakespeare play, the Maynardville Open-Air Theatre’s iteration of Twelfth Night is set to a sultry jazz soundtrack that echoes 1960’s Rome. The cast, led by Graham Hopkins, brings the timeless tale of love, deception, and mistaken identity to life.
Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts - The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra
- Sunday, 1 February, 5:3pm
- Venue: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Kirstenbosch
- Cost: R225 - R360, bookings via Web Tickets
The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra brings German bandoneon specialist Lothar Hensel to the Kirstenbosch stage. His rendition includes a selection of Argentinian tango composer Astor Piazzolla’s works, from Adios Nonino to Libertango.
CAPE FLATS
Nocturne: The Sautur-Rayhaan Experience
- Saturday, 31 January, 6pm - 10pm
- Venue: Joseph Stone Auditorium, Protea St & Klipfontein Rd, Athlone
- Cost: From R250, bookings via Quicket
Be a part of Sautur-Rayhaan’s very first stage production. Join The Sautur-Rayhaan Experience for an unforgettable evening of live performances that reflect the group’s journey; moments that shaped and challenged them, and helped them grow spiritually and artistically.
Phatt Summer Groove - All White Affair
- Saturday, 31 January, noon - 9pm
- Venue: Oude Molen Eco Village, Alexandra Rd, Ndabeni
- Cost: From R150, bookings via Quicket
Phatt Society is excited to launch an all-new event brought to you by the same minds that birthed Cape Town’s first-ever Phatt Cookout Pool Party. Bring your platters and picnic baskets, camp chairs, hookahs, and the spirit of grooving. It’s all about positive body vibes and being unapologetically you!
Time Out Tip: The dress code is all-white, obviously! Swimwear and pool leisure wear are welcome.
NORTHERN SUBURBS
LW Kids Parow Open Day 2026
- Saturday, 31 January, 10am - 1pm
- Venue: Lewende Woord Parow, 127 Fairfield St N, De Tijger
- Cost: Free, bookings via Quicket
Spend the day with LW Kids Parow. Learn more about the Sunday School curriculum, take part in a Bible quiz for both young and old, and enjoy free hot dogs and cool drinks.
Family Silent Disco Series: Forest Beats
- Saturday 31 January, 4:30pm - 6pm
- Venue: Majik Forest (Park Entrance on the Shopping Centre Side), Van Riebeeckshof Rd, Van Riebeeckshof
- Cost: From R60, bookings via Quicket
How’s this for chill vibes? Celebrate the long summer evenings with Forest Beats. The one-and-a-half-hour, family-friendly silent disco session will feature a kiddies channel and 90s and 00’s remixes. Bring a picnic, relax, and dance into the sunset with friends and family.
WEST COAST
BLOND:ISH presents Abracadabra
- Saturday, 31 January, 2pm - 2am
- Venue: The Ostrich, Van Schoorsdrif Rd, Philadelphia
- Cost: R350, bookings via Howler
Abracadabra, the iconic movement of BLOND:ISH, is headed to Cape Town. Prepare to experience the taste of summer with their signature sound, an expertly curated mix that transcends genres and overflows with life.
We House Sundays
- Sunday, 1 February, 2pm
- Venue: ColorBox Studios, 3 Industry St, Paarden Eiland
- Cost: R150, bookings via Web Tickets
We House Sundays is an authentic music event that celebrates the true essence of house music by unifying diverse cultures and connecting artists.
CAPE WINELANDS
Ilysio Trio | Johnman Concerts
- Friday, 30 January, 7pm - 9pm
- Venue: Johnman Cottage, 19 Herte St, Stellenbosch Central
- Cost: From R30, bookings via Quicket
Ilysio Trio is an evening of chamber music featuring the combination of flute, clarinet, and piano. Featuring works by composers Viet Cuong and Ian Clarke, enthusiasts can look forward to rarely heard gems.
Sunset to Full Moon Hike @ Muratie SUMMER edition
- Saturday, 31 January, 5:30pm - 8pm
- Venue: Muratie Wine Estate, Knorhoek Rd, Koelenhof, Stellenbosch
- Cost: From R80, bookings via Quicket
Dirtopia’s Sunset to Full Moon Hike encompasses a marked trail to the lookout point above the cellar. Watch the sun dip below the horizon, and the moon begins its gentle rise.
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