Out and About in Cape Town: Things to do this weekend

Grab your winter jackets and blankets as The Mother City is about to freeze over this weekend! 

Seriously, the weather experts have forecast snow across eight of our nine provinces, with up to 10cm in certain parts of the Western Cape.  

If you (and the kids) are not quite up for a smidge of snow-hunting and you're still feeling the need to unleash your adventurous soul, don't worry, we've got you. These are the events from Friday, 4 July  to Sunday, 6 July, that you should check out this weekend.

Whatever you choose to do this weekend, tag us on socials: Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Enjoy! 

DON'T FORGET: We're celebrating the legacy of Madiba on Friday 18 July - have you planned what you'll be doing yet? Take a look at these suggestions on how to spend Mandela Day 2025.

 

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Big Bluey for the kids!

• 6 to 20 July | 11 am and 2 pm
• Artscape Opera House  
• Tickets from R200 to R950 per person. Wheelchair seating available.

The Emmy® award-winning children’s show comes to life in this brand-new theatrical adventure. Join Bluey, Bingo and Dad for a hilarious and heartwarming live experience packed with games, cleverness, and beautifully crafted puppetry. Created by Bluey’s original team and featuring new music, this is a must for young fans and their grown-ups.  

 

All that Jazz Under One Roof!

• Saturday, 5 July - Saturday Live Jazz- advanced booking advised
• Time Out Market Cape Town 

The Time Out Market Cape Town is always a riot of fun over weekends, based at the city’s most visited tourist attraction, the V&A Waterfront. And with the City of Cape Town’s official Food Guide just launched, celebrating its cuisine scene as one of the world’s best, you can expect it to be even more popular. 

This weekend, join them for their Saturday Live Jazz - it's the ultimate anything-goes experience! No scripts, no limits - just pure entertainment.

Sunday Woodstock Jazz Sessions 

• 6 July | 1 pm to 4 pm
• Woodstock Brewery
• Tickets: R100 per person via Petro on 072 601 284  

Join the Glenn Robertson Jazz Band for an afternoon of smooth tunes, great food, and good vibes in the heart of Woodstock. Expect incredible live music in a laid-back brewery setting.

CAPE PENINSULA 

Social Cardio Tennis Fridays

• Every Friday | 5:45 pm – 8:00 pm
• Three Anchor Bay Tennis Club, Green Point
• First session free, then R50

It's Wimbledon season, making it the perfect weekend to join this weekly tennis social for an upbeat mix of cardio drills, rotational games, and sunset vibes. No equipment needed — just bring yourself and enjoy the workout, great music, and friendly crowd. Open to all ages and skill levels. Not playing? Come for the social!

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A Game of Grace

• 10 – 13 July | Afternoon Tea
• Cape Grace Hotel

Celebrate the grand finals in style with a tennis-inspired Afternoon Tea at Cape Grace. This once-off menu features elegant nods to Wimbledon traditions Tennis whites encouraged for extra flair. Bookings essential.

Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist

• 6 July | 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
• Café Roux, Noordhoek
• Tickets from R170

Laugh-out-loud entertainment as Andre returns with his award-winning comedy hypnosis show. Expect unpredictable audience antics and mind-bending fun.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamboat

• Until 12 July | Showtimes vary
• Theatre on the Bay, Camps Bay
• Tickets from R175 via Web tickets

This family musical by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber returns in a dazzling new production bursting with energy, colour and unforgettable songs. Featuring a stellar cast including Dylan Janse van Rensburg, Lelo Ramasimong and Chris Jaftha, this timeless tale of hope and resilience is brought to life with fresh choreography, spectacular visuals, and all the hits you love - from Any Dream Will Do to Go, Go, Go Joseph. 

 

SOUTHERN SUBURBS

La Ronde

• Until 12 July | Various times
• Baxter Studio Theatre
• Tickets: R160 – R190 | Duration: 90 mins | Age restriction: PG16

A bold, modern adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler’s La Ronde, this provocative production explores power, desire, and the transactional nature of intimacy. Ten characters. Ten encounters. One raw, pulsing journey into identity, performance, and control. Expect contemporary movement, striking visuals, and a fearless interrogation of connection in a world where nothing is quite as it seems. 

 

 

CAPE FLATS

Opera Blocks: Forest Friends – musical magic for little ones

• 1–5 July 2025
• Various Cape Town libraries
• Tue, 1 July: Athlone Library 13:00 | Sat, 5 July 2025: Langa Library 10:00
• Free with registration via capetownopera.co.za

Cape Town Opera brings its popular Opera Blocks series to local libraries with Forest Friends – a delightful winter wonderland of music, movement, and interactive storytelling for children aged 0–5. Each 60-minute performance combines classical music with playful props and gentle choreography designed to engage and inspire young imaginations. Free, but booking is essential.

  

WEST COAST

Lemontrip | Warehouse Edition

• 4 July | 8:00 pm – 4:00 am
• 10 Natal St, Milnerton

Get ready for a mid-winter Psytrance ‘opskop’ at one of Cape Town’s top venues known for its killer sound and friendly vibes. Reignite the underground energy with your favourite summer-season DJs and a welcoming community atmosphere. A must for Psytrance lovers wanting to connect and dance all night long.

 

NORTHERN SUBURBS 

Fun Park at GrandWest – school holiday thrills indoors

• Until 20 July 2025
• Sun Exhibits, GrandWest
• Open daily: 11 am–8 pm (Sun–Thurs) | 11 am–10 pm (Fri & Sat)

Cape Town’s biggest indoor holiday playground returns with rides and attractions for the whole family. Expect crowd favourites like the Tornado, Space Gyro, Bungee Trampolines, and more. Ride tickets start from R25, available at the venue’s ticket booth. 

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