Get ready to throw your name and your dignity away because it’s that time of the year again. Yes, I’m talking about Rocking the Daisies. Bring along your besties, and no serious relationships allowed. Remember, what happens at Daisies, stays at Daisies!
Something else to look forward to is the inaugural edition of Open Studios Fish Hoek & Clovelly. Eighteen artists will open their studios to the public. I’m excited. Are you excited?
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Ntsika presents: A place called Ngoma
- Friday, 3 October, 6pm
- Venue: Homecoming Centre, M59, District Six, Cape Town
- Cost: R250 - R1200, bookings via Web Tickets
Ntsika Fana Ngxanga may be part of music group The Soil, but when he’s on his ace, to his fans, he’s simply called Ntsika. Making his return to the stage in Ntsika Presents: A Place Called Ngoma, the critically acclaimed muso pays tribute to his connection with his ancestors.
Duet Endowment Trust Gala
- Saturday, 4 October, 6pm
- Venue: Artscape Theatre, Cape Town
- Cost: R250 - R950, bookings via Web Tickets
Showcasing South Africa’s finest talent, the 2025 Duet Endowment Trust’s Gala Concert is headlined by internationally acclaimed soprano Golda Schultz and baritone Jacques Imbrailo, alongside Cape Town Opera’s House soloists, Judith Nielson Young Artists.
ATLANTIC SEABOARD
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
- Saturday, 4 October, 2pm, 5pm and 8pm
- Venue: Theatre On The Bay, Camps Bay
- Cost: R275 - R525, bookings via Web Tickets
Feel all the feels when the cast breaks out singing ‘Any Dream Will Do’. Starring Dylan Janse Van Rensburg as Joseph and Christopher Jaftha as Pharaoh, Pieter Toerien presents Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to a new generation of fans.
Smooth R&B Sip ‘n Paint
- Saturday, 4 October, 4pm - midnight
- Venue: InUWell at the V&A Waterfront
- Cost: From R150, bookings via Quicket
InUWell hosts its very first Sip ‘n Paint, and you are invited to the exclusive event. Hosted by KFM’s Stan Mars, not only can you sip and paint, but you can also do cold water immersion/cold plunge therapy. Word to the wise: try it after a few drinks for a touch of Dutch courage.
SOUTHERN SUBURBS
Open Studios Fish Hoek & Clovelly
- Friday, 3 October - Sunday, 5 October, 10am - 4pm
- Venue: Fish Hoek and Clovelly
- Cost: Free, ticketed previews from R150, bookings via Quicket
The inaugural edition of Open Studios Fish Hoek & Clovelly (OSFHC) will see artists in Fish Hoek and Clovelly open their studios to the public. Featuring 18 artists in 13 studio sites across four different routes, you’ll have the chance to view unique art pieces, from paintings to ceramics to sculptures.
Marc Eugene Lottering
- Friday, 3 October and Saturday, 4 October, 7:30pm and 4:30pm
- Venue: Baxter Studio, Baxter Theatre Centre, Rondebosch
- Cost: R180 - R220, bookings via Web Tickets
Comedian Marc Lottering’s latest solo show takes an intimate turn as he imparts personal stories with the audience that he has never shared before. As to his German-Caribbean roots, Lottering’s still figuring that one out.
Ingoma
- Saturday, 4 October, 6pm
- Venue: Masambe Theatre, Baxter Theatre Centre, Rondebosch
- Cost: From R150 - R200 bookings via Web Tickets
Young musician and performer Siya Kawana has mastered the craft of combining indigenous African and Western instruments to create modern, relatable African sounds. In Ingoma, Kawana takes the audience through the impact music has had on his life.
CAPE FLATS
Surah Al-Kahf Stage Production
- Friday, 3 October, 7:15pm - 9:45pm
- Venue: Joseph Stone Auditorium, Protea St & Klipfontein Rd, Athlone
- Cost: From R170, bookings via Quicket
Hosted by the Fusion Inyameko Foundation, the Surah Kahf Stage Production brings to life the remarkable story of the Sleepers of the Cave, a tale of faith, perseverance, and the Almighty’s mercy across generations. With a rich blend of drama, emotion, and spiritual depth, this production is crafted to captivate the hearts and minds of all ages.
Pride Nights: Into The Summer
- Saturday, 4 October, 7pm - 2am
- Venue: Hearty Collective, 375 Albert Rd, Woodstock
- Cost: Free to R150, bookings via Quicket
L’Events is bringing back their themed queer events. Don’t miss out on making history and new friends.
NORTHERN SUBURBS
Wellness & Play Afternoon
- Saturday, 4 October, 12:30pm - 2pm
- Venue: Durbanville Public Library, Cnr Oxford and Koeberg Roads, Durbanville, Oxford St, Durbanville
- Cost: From R75, bookings via Quicket
Curious little minds need to be constantly stimulated. And if your toddler is in that stage, you should pop in at the Wellness & Play Afternoon at Durbanville Public Library.
How We Roll
- Saturday, 4 October, 8pm - 1:30am
- Venue: Mia Casa, 2 Kort St, Kuils River
- Cost: From R100, bookings via Quicket
Mia Casa is dripping in shades of pink to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. How We Roll: Shades of Pink will put DJ Rollstoel to work while flanked by Cape Town’s finest sound slayers Ralton, Jermaine SA, and Fiegaro.
WEST COAST
Rocking the Daisies
- Friday, 3 October - Sunday, 5 October, 8am - 4pm
- Venue: Cloof Wine Estate, R315, Darling
- Cost: From R599, bookings via Quicket
Everyone who’s been has a Rocking the Daisies memory that will forever be etched into their brain. Good or bad, there are no bad decisions at this festival, only vibes.
ALSO READ: The ultimate guide to Rocking the Daisies like a pro
Atlantis Fun Day 2025
- Saturday, 4 October, 8am - 5pm
- Venue: Atlantis Dunes, CF22+C5 Atlantis
- Cost: From R700, bookings via Quicket
If your idea of fun is mucking about on the Atlantis Dunes in your 4x4, you should definitely attend the 18th edition of the Atlantis Fun Day.
CAPE WINELANDS
The Noise Below Tour
- Saturday, 4 October, 6pm - 11:59pm
- Venue: Aandklas Stellenbosch, 43 Bird St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch
- Cost: From R800, bookings via Quicket
Part 2 of The Noise Below Tour crashes into Aandklas, bringing the fire to one of the city’s most iconic underground venues. Strictly no under-18s allowed.
Franschhoek Classic Car Festival
- Saturday, 4 October - Sunday, 5 October, doors open at 10am
- Venue: Franschhoek Huguenot Memorial Monument, 13 Lambrechts Rd, Franschhoek
- Cost: From R200 - R400, bookings via Web Tickets
The second edition of the Franschhoek Classic Car Festival returns this October. Make a weekend of it and explore the dorpie’s much-loved restaurants, boutiques, galleries, and Village Market.
Time Out Tip: Seeing as you’re in the area, rest your head at Franschhoek Hotel, which will offer exclusive packages for FCCF ticket holders.
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