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This weekend is all about art, ballet, and detox festivals, but not necessarily in that order.
Art aficionados will be pleased to know that the Investec Cape Town Art Fair kicks off on Thursday and runs the entire weekend. If you can’t afford the work on display, don’t forget to look; don’t touch. The requisite “if you break it, you pay” applies.
For those who prefer sand between their toes, the Red Bull Dune Dusters takes place on Saturday at Atlantis Dunes. Also, show your support for our future rugby stars at UWC during the FNB Varsity Shield.
And Ramadan Mubarak to our fellow Captonians observing the Holy Month of Ramadaan.
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Investec Cape Town Art Fair
- Thursday, 19 February - Sunday, 22 February, 11am - 7pm
- Venue: CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Centre), Convention Square, 1 Lower Long Street
- Cost: R320 - R1500, bookings via Web Tickets
The largest international contemporary art fair in the Global South, the Investec Cape Town Art Fair is now in its 13th edition. A globally recognised platform for discovery, innovation, and cross-cultural exchange, if you’re hunting for your next art collection, this is the place to be.
The Firebird
- Thursday, 19 February - Sunday, 22 February, 3pm and 8pm
- Venue: Artscape Opera House, D.F. Malan St, Foreshore
- Cost: R160 - R250, bookings via Web Tickets
Directed by Janni Younge and choreographed by Jay Pather, The Firebird reimagines Stravinsky’s 1910 ballet through a South African lens. The production centres on the Seeker, whose journey becomes a metaphor for awakening and transformation.
ATLANTIC SEABOARD
Queer Braai
- Friday, 20 February, 6pm - 9pm
- Venue: Soul Fam Hostel, 12 Braemar Rd, Green Point
- Cost: From R100, bookings via Quicket
Soul Fam Hostel is firing up the grill for a relaxed evening of good food, good people, and chosen-family vibes. Expect great conversation, shared plates, and a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere.
Colombia Market
- Saturday, 21 February, 10am - 2pm
- Venue: Hellenic Community Centre - Moullie Point, 24 Bay Rd, Mouille Point
- Cost: From free, bookings via Quicket
Colombia comes to Cape Town. Enjoy Colombian food, coffee, products, and dance demonstrations. Vendors include Colombia & Co, Baianosincapetown, Emirates, and Golden Churros.
SOUTHERN SUBURBS
Gregory Maqoma’s Genesis
- Wednesday, 18 February - Saturday, 21 February, 3pm, 7:30pm and 8pm
- Venue: Baxter Theatre Centre, Main Rd, Rondebosch
- Cost: R200 - R250, bookings via Web Tickets
Inspired by the ideas of Aimé Césaire, Frantz Fanon, and Steve Biko, Gregory Maqoma confronts South Africa’s colonial legacies. Set to live music, song, and spoken word, the work pulses with rhythms rooted in our rich traditions.
Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts - Vusi Mahlasela/ Jabulile Majola
- Sunday, 22 February, 5:15pm
- Venue: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Kirstenbosch
- Cost: R255 - R360, bookings via Web Tickets
Vusi Mahlasela joins rising star Jabulile Majola for a powerful performance that blends tradition, activism, and artistry. The concert promises an uplifting reminder of music’s power to heal, connect, and endure.
CAPE FLATS
World EBM Day ‘26 (The Cape Town Edition)
- Friday, 21 February, 8pm - 2am
- Venue: Trenchtown, 143 Lower Main Rd, Observatory
- Cost: From R150, bookings via Quicket
A high-energy genre merging post-punk, industrial, and synth-pop, Electronic Body Music (EBM) originated in Belgium and Germany during the early 1980s. The party starts at 8pm with DJ Reanimator on the decks. Expect Dark Electronica, Future Pop, and SynthWave.
NORTHERN SUBURBS
2026 FNB Varsity Shield
- Friday, 20 February, 5pm
- Venue: University of Western Cape, Robert Sobukwe Rd, Bellville
- Cost: R50 - R220, bookings via Web Tickets
One of South Africa’s most exciting and competitive student rugby tournaments, the Varsity Shield sees our top universities gear up to deliver next-level rugby action as the best student players go head-to-head.
Women’s Networking
- Saturday, 21 February, 2pm - 5pm
- Venue: Durbanville Rose Garden, 33 Drakenstein Rd, Durbanville Hills
- Cost: From R395, bookings via Quicket
Join Women’s Networking for an afternoon of honest conversation, laughter, and meaningful connection. The dress theme is Bridgerton in the Summer. Think soft florals, elegance, grace, and timeless beauty.
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WEST COAST
Red Bull Dune Dusters
- Saturday, 21 February, 7am
- Venue: Atlantic Dunes, Atlantis
- Cost: R100, bookings via website
An endurance race with a difference, Red Bull Dune Dusters takes participants from the start to finish through a variety of flat, technical, and steep natural dunes. Who will claim the definitive title of 2026 champion?
The Intuitive Edge
- Saturday, 21 February, 9am - 1pm
- Venue: Unit 48 Studio Central, Koeberg Rd & Racecourse Rd, Milnerton
- Cost: From R150, bookings via Quicket
Hosted by Natasha Lyon Consulting, The Intuitive Edge is a powerful morning of reflection, awareness, and inner guidance. Intuitive coach Preshana Bhimma will guide participants to reconnect with their inner compass. Neuro coach Quarneta Ward offers practical tools for balance and aligned decision-making.
CAPE WINELANDS
Retreat Yourself
- Thursday, 19 February - Sunday, 22 February
- Venue: Elandskloof Farm, Helderstroom, Greyton
- Cost: From R2500, bookings via Howler
A digital detox of sorts, Retreat Yourself is a mindfulness-focused festival that taps into internal wisdom and the guiding voices within. Prepare to be captivated by the pop-up village, mouthwatering cuisine, and the captivating melody of the surrounding mountains.
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