Out and About: Things to do this weekend

Get ready for an action-packed weekend across Cape Town! From 15 to 17 August, the city comes alive with a mix of music, theatre, art, wellness, and hands-on experiences.

The weekend weather situation is still cool to chilly, with some chance of showers on Saturday, but slightly better conditions on Sunday. That being said, it can turn on a dime, so always layer up. 

Explore cultural festivals in the CBD, family-friendly activities along the West Coast, and high-energy fitness and music events in the Winelands. Dive into our curated guide and make the most of your weekend in and around Cape Town.

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Cape Town CBD

Heat Festival

• Date & Time: Ongoing until Saturday 16 August 2025, various times
• Venue: Various galleries and cultural venues across the CBD
• Ticket Price & Booking: Via Quicket; individual event tickets
  

A vibrant winter arts festival showcasing visual arts, live music (jazz & opera), theatre, stand-up comedy, and digital installations - all exploring the theme Other Worlding across central Cape Town.   

Everybody Loves Sundays

• Date & Time: Sunday, 17 August 2025, 13:00–21:00
• Venue: The Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel, Cape Town
• Ticket Price & Booking: R100, tickets via Untamed Authority
  

Ease into Sunday with a curated mix of soulful vibes and smooth house rhythms. Enjoy deep house and uplifting beats while relaxing with drinks, good company, and spectacular views. This event is designed for a chilled Sunday wind-down and is strictly 18+. 

 

Atlantic Seaboard

Soul & R&B Fridays

• Date & Time: Every Friday evening, 18:00 – 22:00
• Venue: Time Out Market, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
• Ticket Price & Booking: Free entry; no booking required
  

Kickstart your weekend with live Soul and R&B DJs, spectacular vibe at one of Cape Town’s most popular destinations. Enjoy great music, delicious food and drinks, and a night out with friends in the heart of the Mother City.

This Is Me!

• Date & Time: Saturday, 16 August 2025, 09:00 – 16:00

• Venue: Hout Bay, Cape Town

• Ticket Price & Booking: Booking details via Be Alchemy
  

A full-day empowerment programme for women, focusing on mental health, entrepreneurship, physical wellbeing, and life-work balance. Join workshops and sessions designed to inspire, equip, and celebrate women in all aspects of their lives.

 

Southern Suburbs

Feedback (Murder-Mystery Theatre)

• Date & Time: Until 30 August 2025, various time slots
• Venue: Baxter Theatre, Rondebosch
• Ticket Price & Booking: From R160 via Webtickets

Andrew Buckland’s physical theatre piece is a quirky, poignant murder mystery blending dark humour and lyrical storytelling.  

Melomania

• Date & Time: Saturday, 16 August 2025, 8pm
• Venue: Kalk Bay Theatre at The Brass Bell, Main Road, Kalk Bay
• Ticket Price & Booking: R320 via Quicket 

A high-energy live music quiz experience! Three powerhouse vocalists perform hits across genres and decades while challenging the audience to identify songs, artists, and movie soundtracks. Hosted by Ash Searle, this interactive show is a fun test of music knowledge and a night of unforgettable entertainment. 

 

Cape Flats 

The Magic Flute – Cape Town Opera

• Date & Time:16 September 2025, 10am
• Venue: Joseph Stone Auditorium, Athlone, Cape Town
• Ticket Price & Booking: R80 | via Webtickets 

Cape Town Opera’s new vibrant, multilingual adaptation of Mozart’s The Magic Flute blends live operatic performance with puppetry for a playful, accessible introduction to opera that offers both cultural enrichment and pure entertainment. 

 

Northern Suburbs  

Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance 

• Date & time: Thursday 14 & Friday 15 August 2025, 20:00 | Saturday 16 August 2025, 14:00 & 19:30 | Sunday 17 August 2025, 1:30pm & 6:30pm 
• Venue: Grand Arena, GrandWest, Cape Town
• Ticket price & booking: From R575–R660 | Available via Ticketmaster and Big Concerts

Michael Flatley’s legendary Lord of the Dance returns to Cape Town with its celebrated production A Lifetime of Standing Ovations - a spectacular showcase of precision Irish dance, dazzling choreography, and theatrical flair.  Adding to the experience, GrandWest’s Chef Keshan Rambarun will be running a special pop-up street food station to beat the pre-show dinner rush. 

It Rumbles Before It Rises  

• Dates: Sat 16 August (10am–1pm) - until 26 September 2025
• Venue: Hugo Modern Art, 25 Hofmeyr St, Welgemoed, Cape Town
• Ticket price & booking: www.hugomodern.art | jeanne@hugomodern.art | 060 383 0815
  

Hugo Modern Art presents a bold all-women group exhibition drawing inspiration from the life cycle of a volcano and the myth of Persephone, the exhibition moves from quiet rumblings to full expression in fiery or tender form. All works are available for purchase.

 

West Coast 

Two Oceans Aquarium Trash Bash

• Date & Time: Saturday 16 August 2025, 9am –11am
• Venue: Lagoon Beach, Milnerton
• Ticket Price & Booking: Family-friendly, donation-based (bring reusable gloves, bucket, bag)

A hands-on shoreline cleanup led by the Two Oceans Aquarium, is held every third Saturday of the month. Perfect for families and eco-conscious locals keen to learn about marine conservation while making an impact.

Silent Nights, Dancing Lights 

• Date & time: Saturday, 16 August 2025 | Sessions at 5pm & 6:30pm
• Venue: Melkbos Country Club, 1 Robben Road, Melkbosstrand
• Ticket price & booking: Adults R100, Kids under 12 R50 | Quicket (limited headphones available).

Dance under the stars at the Melkbos Night Market with this immersive 3-channel silent disco. Choose from soulful house, decades hits from the 80s–00s, or kid-friendly party beats, all via wireless headphones. A cosy, family-friendly winter evening with glowing lights, great music, and market vibes. 

Cape Winelands 

Club Sweat

• Date & Time: Saturday, 16 August 2025, 7:30am & 8:30am
• Venue: Unlocked Fitness studio, Bottelary Road, Stellenbosch 
• Ticket Price & Booking: Limited spots. Book via All Events
  

Experience the ultimate workout set to a live DJ in a disco-inspired atmosphere. Enjoy high-energy moves, vibrant lights, and post-session coffee with friends. A sweaty, fun-filled fitness early-morning weekend party for all energy levels. 

UV Resin Workshop @ Eikenhof Estate

• Date & Time: Saturday, 16 August 2025, 9am –12pm
• Venue: Eikenhof Estate, Fischers Road, Bottelary Hills, Stellenbosch, 7599
• Ticket Price & Booking:  R555 per person, book via www.creative-sa.co.za

Learn the art of UV resin in a hands-on creative session at the scenic Eikenhof Estate. This popular workshop teaches techniques for crafting stunning resin pieces in a relaxed, supportive environment.