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Now that we’ve gotten New Year’s Eve out of the way, it’s back to normal programming. It doesn’t mean the fun stops; far from it. Milk & Cookies comes to Kenilworth Racetrack on Saturday and will be co-headlined by Gunna and Majid Jordan.
For family-friendly entertainment, Tweede Nuwe Jaar is an institution on the Cape Town events calendar. Bring your blankets, your gazebos, and KFC buckets. The wind usually howls this time of year, so leave the peak caps at home.
And if you’re planning on this year being the one you realign your chakras and become one with nature, Intaka Island has something special in store for outdoor enthusiasts.
CBD
Cape Town Minstrel Carnival
Monday 5 January - (initially scheduled for Friday, 2 January)
- Venue: Starts in District Six, Cape Town
- Cost: Free
Tweede Nuwe Jaar is always a jol in the Mother City. While many regret their bad decisions following a banger New Year’s Eve, others claim their spots early on the streets of the CBD. The annual event is a colourful parade celebrating our culture and heritage. Dating back to the early years of colonisation and slavery in the Cape, Minstrel troupes compete to be the best performers.
SEE: New Route planned for Cape Town 2026 Minstrel March
Puff and Paint Hush CPT
- Saturday, 3 January, 2pm - 5pm
- Venue: Hush CPT, 8 Dorman Street, Gardens
- Cost: From R100, bookings via Quicket
Hush CPT will be hosting a chill event of painting, puffing, and laidback vibes. All painting supplies are provided. You’ll also receive a pre-roll with your ticket purchase.
ATLANTIC SEABOARD
Silo Concerts 2026 - Acoustic Sunset
- Friday, 2 January, 7pm - 8pm
- Venue: Silo District, V&A Waterfront
- Cost: Free
The Silo Concerts return to the V&A Waterfront’s Silo District with Acoustic Sunset, a free, open-air evening of live music under the stars. How’s this for a blast from the past? Robin Auld and Wendy Oldfield will be performing some of their best hits.
Zeitz MOCAA: SUMMER STORYTIME WITH THE STORIES THAT RAN AWAY
- Saturday, 3 January, 10am
- Venue: Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, V &A Waterfront
- Cost: R150, bookings via Web Tickets
The festive season may be coming to a close, but the little ones are in for a goodie. The Zeitz MOCAA BMW Centre for Art Education presents six storytelling and creative arts sessions for children in the Atrium Bowl of the museum. The mysterious and magical characters of the STORIES THAT RAN AWAY come alive through storytelling and creative making activities.
SOUTHERN SUBURBS
Milk & Cookies Festival
- Saturday, 3 January, noon - 1am
- Venue: Kenilworth Racetrack, Kenilworth
- Cost: From R693.75, bookings via Howler
Milk + Cookies Music Week 2026 climaxes with a high-energy showcase co-headlined by Gunna and Majid Jordan. Nasty C, Dlala Thukzin, YoungstaCPT, Vigro Deep, and TenOceans are set to perform on two main stages. Unlike other music festivals, the event is a thoughtful ode to South Africa’s boundless creative spirit.
Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts - Goldfish
- Sunday, 4 January, 5:15pm - 7pm
- Venue: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Kirstenbosch
- Cost: From R255 - R360, bookings via Web Tickets
Known for blending live instruments with cutting-edge house beats, Goldfish sets are legendary for creating an ocean of sounds. Bring your picnic, blanket, and dancing shoes for a day of pure music magic.
Time Out Tip: Come rain or shine, all Kirstenbosch concerts take place irrespective. So dress for the weather.
CAPE FLATS
Brush & Brew - Sip & Paint Experience at Life Is Good Café
- Saturday, 3 January, 11am - 8pm
- Venue: Life Is Good Cafe, 349 Albert Rd, Woodstock
- Cost: From R270, bookings via Quicket
Designed as a modern escape from the noise of everyday life, this experience invites you to rediscover the simple joy of creating. All materials are included, canvas, paints, brushes, aprons, alongside a freshly prepared meal and drink from the halal-friendly café.
NORTHERN SUBURBS
Sunrise Forest Soulful Stroll - Majik Forest
- Saturday, 3 January, 7:30am - 9:30am
- Venue: Majik Forest (Park Entrance on the Shopping Centre Side), Van Riebeeckshof Rd, Van Riebeeckshof
- Cost: From R180, no under-16s. Bookings via Quicket
The Sunrise Forest Soulful Stroll at Majik Forest is a two-hour guided experience that combines mindful walking, music, and sensory connection to the forest. The session is perfect for those seeking peace, inspiration, and a unique start to the year.
National Bird Day Full Moon Hike on Intaka Island
- Saturday, 3 January, 6:30pm - 9pm
- Venue: Intaka Island, 2 Park Ln, Century City
- Cost: From R140, bookings via Quicket
How about a bird-themed night hike to start the year off on a nature-inspired note? A family-friendly adventure under the stars, Intaka Island invites you to a guided twilight walk through winding trails and reedbeds.
WEST COAST
Secret Sunrise: Cape Town Colours
- Saturday, 3 January, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Venue: Blouberg Beach (Opposite Jerry’s Burger Bar), Bloubergstrand
- Cost: From R50, bookings via Quicket
New to Secret Sunrise? You’re in for a treat. Organisers provide you with wireless headphones and guide you through an unforgettable hour of dance, play, connection, and meditation.
CAPE WINELANDS
Jesse Clegg live at Triggerfish Brewing
- Saturday, 3 January, 8:30pm - 10:30pm
- Venue: Triggerfish Brewing, Unit 9 W.R. Quinan Blvd, Paardevlei, Somerset West
- Cost: From R275, bookings via Quicket
Jesse Clegg’s 2025 Summer Tour celebrates a string of new releases, including his cinematic single Darker Days and his soulful collaboration with Msaki, Wayside Lover.
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