News

Where to celebrate Women's Month in and around Durban

Dance parties, luxury brunches, wellness mornings and more…there are so many ways to celebrate Women's Month across Durban this August.

Lauren Anthony
Written by
Lauren Anthony
City Expert, Time Out South Africa
Celebrate Women's Month the Durban way!
Instagram: verandapanda | Celebrate Women's Month the Durban way!
Advertising

Women's Month is always a special time in Durban, with events celebrating empowerment, sisterhood, music, wellness and community taking place across the city. Whether you're planning a girls' day out, looking for live entertainment, or simply want to celebrate the incredible women in your life, there's plenty happening throughout August.

Here's our pick of the best Women's Month events in and around Durban.

Old Mutual Music at the Lake: Lira, Nomfundo Moh & DJ Sbu

  • Date: Sunday, 9 August 2026
  • Time: 1pm
  • Venue: Durban Botanic Gardens
  • Cost: Up to R350
  • Tickets: Webtickets

Spend Women's Day enjoying one of Durban's favourite outdoor concert series. Lira, Nomfundo Moh and DJ Sbu headline this year's Music at the Lake, with proceeds supporting the Durban Botanic Gardens' Garden Window Project. Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy an afternoon of music in one of Durban's most beautiful settings.

READ: Meet the Durban woman giving youth a voice in ocean conservation

Music in a beautiful Durban setting is a great way to spend Women's Day weekend!
Webtickets Durban Botanic GardensMusic in a beautiful Durban setting is a great way to spend Women's Day weekend!

The R&B Movement – Women's Day Celebration

  • Date: Sunday, 9 August 2026
  • Time: 4pm
  • Venue: Cuba Premium Day Club, Moses Mabhida Stadium
  • Cost: R250
  • Tickets: Webtickets

Ladies only! Dress in your favourite little black dress and enjoy an afternoon of classic R&B, dancing and celebration with one of Durban's most stylish Women's Day parties.

READ: Shall we dance? Durban's dazzling dance show is returning

Enjoy some R&B this Women's Day - ladies only!
WebticketsEnjoy some R&B this Women's Day - ladies only!

Grand Women’s Day Celebration

  • Date: Sunday, 9 August 2026
  • Time: 1pm to 7pm
  • Venue: Point Yacht Club, Durban Harbour
  • Cost: R300
  • Bookings: 067 272 2983 | 074 999 2628

Enjoy harbour views and welcome cocktails while The Men in Black play your favourite tunes! The buffet lunch is also going to be exceptional, with a variety of roast lamb, mutton breyani, prawn & chicken curry, and an array of sides. There will be fun and games with prizes for all.

A great buffet meal, live music, and a stunning setting make for a great Women's Day celebration.
Facebook Point Yacht ClubA great buffet meal, live music, and a stunning setting make for a great Women's Day celebration.

Soul'D Out Sunday – Women's Day Edition

  • Date: Sunday, 9 August
  • Time: 1pm
  • Venue: Rendezvous Beachwood, Durban
  • Cost: R50 – R100 at Webtickets

End your Women's Day celebrations on a high note at the final Soul'D Out Sunday of 2026. This special edition combines live musicians with a soundtrack of old-school R&B, hip hop and classic hits, promising an afternoon that effortlessly turns into an evening on the dance floor. Gather your friends, secure those early bird tickets, and get ready for one last Soul'D Out celebration of the year.

It's time for some soul at this Beachwood Women's Day event!
WebticketsIt's time for some soul at this Beachwood Women's Day event!

Celebrate Women's Day at Fresh Food with Thuladu

  • Date: Sunday, 9 August
  • Venue: Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
  • Cost: R450 per person
  • Bookings essential: Email events@ffwt.net

Looking for the perfect way to celebrate the incredible women in your life? Fresh Food with Thuladu is hosting a stylish Women's Day lunch filled with delicious food, great music and plenty of good vibes. Guests will be welcomed with a complimentary drink before enjoying a mouth-watering main course, dessert and a complimentary Bernini Blush, all while soaking up an afternoon dedicated to celebrating strength, friendship and unforgettable memories.

Great food, great music, and good vibes!
Tik Tok Fresh FoodGreat food, great music, and good vibes!

Wake & Shake – Women's Day Edition

  • Date: Monday, 10 August 2026
  • Time: 9am–10am
  • Venue: Tipsy Flamingingo SA, Kloof
  • Cost: R100 (Children under 6 free)
  • Tickets: uTickets

Swap brunch for beats as Veranda Panda's popular Wake & Shake returns with a Women's Day edition. Expect uplifting music, great coffee, dancing, and community vibes. Wear your brightest pink outfit, bring a pink prop, or simply join in the fun. And if pink isn't your thing? No problem. Whether you arrive in full goth, running gear or your favourite hoodie, you're just as welcome.

Get up and dance with Durban's dynamic duo!
www.verandapanda.co.zaGet up and dance with Durban's dynamic duo!

Women’s Trail and Connect Morning

  • Date: 16 August 2026
  • Time: 7.30am
  • Venue: Metz Restaurant & Bar
  • Book Essential: Contact Sandy on 074 999 7009
  • Cost: Free entry

Celebrate Women's Month with a refreshing morning of movement, wellness and connection at Run & Connect. The event begins with a scenic 5km trail run hosted by True Grit Trails, followed by wellness talks from nutritionist Cath Brown and biokineticist Tammy-Lee Meizli, who'll be sharing practical tips for living a healthier lifestyle. Guests can also discover the Sh'Zen range with Des Wight, enjoy a delicious breakfast from Metz Restaurant & Bar, and stand a chance to win lucky draw prizes. Breakfast and coffee will be on sale.

Get active this Women's Month with a trail run and coffee morning connection.
Instagram True Grit TrailsGet active this Women's Month with a trail run and coffee morning connection.

Sisters With Soul Festival

  • Date: Saturday, 22 August 2026
  • Time: 12pm
  • Venue: Munies Hockey Club, Greyville
  • Cost: R150–R500
  • Tickets: Webtickets

Celebrate women in music, culture and the arts with performances spanning soul, jazz, R&B, traditional music, African blues and more. Bring a camping chair and settle in for an afternoon honouring female artists from across South Africa.

This Durban event will feature a variety of musical genres.
WebticketsThis Durban event will feature a variety of musical genres.

 

Strength in Pink

  • Date: Saturday, 22 August 2026
  • Time: 9am–2pm
  • Venue: Multicultural Centre, Woodhurst, Chatsworth
  • Cost: R300 per person
  • Bookings: Shamilla on 071 895 6246 | Melissa on 078 830 0971

Dress in your best pink outfit for a morning celebrating strength, sisterhood and community. Organised by The Phoenix Light Group for the Physically Challenged, tickets include breakfast, buffet lunch, entertainment, music and goodie bags for the ladies. Ladies and gents are welcome to attend this worthwhile event.

This is a Women's Day event for a good cause.
Facebook WoodhurstThis is a Women's Day event for a good cause.

 

A Touch of Pink High Tea

  • Date: Saturday, 29 August
  • Venue: Fish Eagle Café at Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre, Scottburgh
  • Time: 1pm to 3pm
  • Cost: R300 per person includes entry to Crocworld for a day of fun
  • Booking Essential: Call 039 815 0169 | Email ndlamini@cbl.co.za
  • Deposit: 50% required to reserve a seat
  • Extra: R95 for bottomless mimosas on the day!

Celebrate the close of Women's Month with an elegant afternoon at Crocworld’s A Touch of Pink High Tea. Enjoy a welcome glass of sparkling wine (or a non-alcoholic alternative), a selection of gourmet savoury bites, decadent pastries, and premium teas and coffees, all while taking in beautiful coastal views and live entertainment by Phoebe Salthouse. Guests are encouraged to dress in their finest shades of pink for the chance to win the Best Dressed prize!

Get dressed in pink and enjoy bubbles and decadent tea at Crocworld!
Jelleke Vanooteghem on UnsplashGet dressed in pink and enjoy bubbles and decadent tea at Crocworld!

TIME OUT DURBAN RECOMMENDS:

📍 The best things to do in Durban
🍽 The best restaurants in Durban
🏨 The best hotels in Durban
🛏️ Where to stay in Durban
📢 Latest news from Durban

Follow Time Out Durban on InstagramFacebook and TikTok! To get the coolest news, features, and things to do straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter.

Latest news
    Advertising