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    It’s a date for Cape Town’s iconic Festive Lights Switch-On

    It’s a date for Cape Town’s iconic Festive Lights Switch-On

    31 July 2026

    The City of Cape Town’s flagship Festive Lights Switch-On returns to the Grand Parade this November

    Urban Outreach Concert puts Hanover Park talent in the spotlight

    Urban Outreach Concert puts Hanover Park talent in the spotlight

    28 July 2026

    The concert at Hanover Park's First Community Resource Centre on 11 July was the third Urban Outreach Concert presented by Artscape in partnership with the City of Cape Town.

    A busy week of events ahead

    A busy week of events ahead

    12 July 2026

    Cape Town is gearing up for another busy week of events, with esports, Currie Cup rugby, family entertainment, fashion and road running taking centre stage in the city.

    Let’s ACT: Pelican Park High School shines in energy efficiency competition

    Let’s ACT: Pelican Park High School shines in energy efficiency competition

    22 June 2026

    The City has praised learners and educators for their participation in its Energy Efficiency Schools Programme, part of the Cape Town Future Energy Festival

    City’s Let’s ACT brings climate action murals to communities

    City’s Let’s ACT brings climate action murals to communities

    18 June 2026

    These murals are more than public artworks, they are a platform for communities to express their role in shaping an energy-conscious future

    City programme helps women affected by GBV heal through art

    City programme helps women affected by GBV heal through art

    04 June 2026

    Women affected by gender-based violence are finding healing, confidence and community through a City-run arts programme designed to create safe spaces for reflection, recovery and support

    Cape Town emerging artists shine at Comic Con

    Cape Town emerging artists shine at Comic Con

    04 May 2026

    ​Cape Town’s creative talent was on full display at this year’s Comic Con Cape Town 2026

    Vendor applications open for Mitchells Plain Freedom Day Celebration

    Vendor applications open for Mitchells Plain Freedom Day Celebration

    09 April 2026

    The City of Cape Town proudly presents the Mitchells Plain Freedom Day Celebration on Freedom Day, Monday, 27 April 2026.

    Opera Blocks brings music and play to 360+ children and parents at City libraries

    Opera Blocks brings music and play to 360+ children and parents at City libraries

    01 April 2026

    Opera Blocks is a fun, interactive theatre experience incorporating vibrant colours, shapes, and classical music for children up to five years old and their parents and caregivers

    All that jazz takes over Cape Town

    All that jazz takes over Cape Town

    22 March 2026

    The Cape Town International Jazz Festival to take place from 22 to 28 March 2026

    Cape Town Carnival: A guide to the Mother City’s colourful extravaganza

    Cape Town Carnival: A guide to the Mother City’s colourful extravaganza

    15 March 2026

    Under the theme Follow Your HEART, the Cape Town Carnival will deliver a spectacular show with around 1 500 performers representing diverse groups from areas across the province.

    Artists invited to submit public artwork proposals for new MyCiTi station in Claremont

    Artists invited to submit public artwork proposals for new MyCiTi station in Claremont

    20 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town invites artists and creative practitioners to submit concept proposals for public artworks at the new MyCiTi bus station in Claremont.

    Youth lead wetlands education at Rondevlei Nature Reserve

    Youth lead wetlands education at Rondevlei Nature Reserve

    18 February 2026

    2026 Junior River Warden programme has commenced,

    Bo-Kaap Market’s official opening celebrates local culture and enterprise

    Bo-Kaap Market’s official opening celebrates local culture and enterprise

    16 February 2026

    ​The City of Cape Town marked the official opening of the Bo-Kaap Market on Saturday, 14 February and Sunday, 15 February 2026.

    My Cape Town Market coming to Scottsdene

    My Cape Town Market coming to Scottsdene

    13 February 2026

    The market aims to celebrate community, culture, and creativity, offering a dynamic platform for local entrepreneurs to showcase their talent and products.

    City arts programmes open doors for young creatives in 2026

    City arts programmes open doors for young creatives in 2026

    30 January 2026

    Applications are open for the City’s annual Emerging Artists programme

    David Kramer, Taliep Petersen awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

    David Kramer, Taliep Petersen awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

    20 January 2026

    David Kramer was on hand to personally accept the honour, while Taliep Petersen’s posthumous award was accepted by his daughters, Jawaahier, Fatiema, and Aeesha Petersen.

    Tweede Nuwe Jaar: Tens of thousands celebrate in Cape Town

    Tweede Nuwe Jaar: Tens of thousands celebrate in Cape Town

    06 January 2026

    The city was filled with the unmistakable rhythm of Ghoema, vibrant satin costumes and the infectious energy of the Kaapse Klopse troupes.

    Summer celebrations return with My Cape Town Market at the Company’s Garden

    Summer celebrations return with My Cape Town Market at the Company’s Garden

    15 December 2025

    The My Cape Town Market at the Company’s Garden returns from 16 to 20 December 2025.

    A vibrant week of unity, music, sport and culture in the Mother City

    A vibrant week of unity, music, sport and culture in the Mother City

    14 December 2025

    Cape Town is heading into another week with major cultural, music and sporting events scheduled across the Mother City.

    Council gives go-ahead for Cape Town’s new Market Management Policy

    Council gives go-ahead for Cape Town’s new Market Management Policy

    04 December 2025

    Today, Council approved the new Market Management Policy, which will now be implemented to strengthen, expand and better manage markets on City-owned land.

    Cape Town set for a blockbuster weekend of events to close out November

    Cape Town set for a blockbuster weekend of events to close out November

    26 November 2025

    The Festive Light Switch-on, with an anticipated crowd of around 80 000, will usher in the joyous season but it’s just one of many events taking place in Cape Town this coming weekend.

    Shape the City: Join the collaboration platform and share your ideas

    Shape the City: Join the collaboration platform and share your ideas

    20 November 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town has refreshed its online Collaboration Platform, a dedicated digital space designed to enable residents and members of the public to actively engage in the development of the City

    Explaining rights through play on World Children’s Day

    Explaining rights through play on World Children’s Day

    20 November 2025

    The theme for World Children’s Day this year is, ‘My day, my rights’.

    City invests R8 million in arts and culture to empower Cape Town’s youth

    City invests R8 million in arts and culture to empower Cape Town’s youth

    02 November 2025

    The City of Cape Town is calling on local organisations implementing arts, culture or heritage projects to apply for funding.

    City’s future energy leaders get creative

    City’s future energy leaders get creative

    29 October 2025

    ​The next generation of energy efficiency and renewable energy change-makers is ready to adopt sustainable practices and contribute to climate action in their communities

    City celebrates 13 years with Bonsai and Art in the Park

    City celebrates 13 years with Bonsai and Art in the Park

    20 October 2025

    ‘The Bonsai Festival celebrates community, creativity and our love of art and nature, drawing residents and visitors into our parks and green spaces

    Vendor applications open for My Cape Town Market – The Company’s Garden 2025

    Vendor applications open for My Cape Town Market – The Company’s Garden 2025

    17 October 2025

    The market will run from 16 - 20 December 2025, between 16:00 and 22:00, at the Company’s Garden in the Cape Town CBD.

    11 authors join children’s book and story festival

    11 authors join children’s book and story festival

    15 October 2025

    The festival, driven by passionate library staff dedicated to promoting literacy, creativity and community engagement, will bring together 11 diverse South African authors

    The 3rd annual Bellville Business Expo is back to help local SMMEs grow

    The 3rd annual Bellville Business Expo is back to help local SMMEs grow

    14 October 2025

    ​STATEMENT BY THE MAYORAL COMMITTEE MEMBER FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH ALDERMAN JAMES VOS

    Vendor applications open for My Cape Town Market Scottsdene

    Vendor applications open for My Cape Town Market Scottsdene

    13 October 2025

    Interested vendors are encouraged to apply now for trading bays at My Cape Town Market Scottsdene, set to take place on Saturday, 6 December, and Sunday, 7 December 2025

    Winner of ‘Wear the Hope’ Challenge for Mayor’s Festive Season Top announced

    Winner of ‘Wear the Hope’ Challenge for Mayor’s Festive Season Top announced

    09 October 2025

    ​The City of Cape Town is proud to announce that Marnus Botha from Somerset West has been named the winner of the inaugural Wear the Hope Challenge

    Emerging Artists show the depths of human intelligence

    Emerging Artists show the depths of human intelligence

    07 October 2025

    The latest exhibition is the first of three set to take place before the end of the year

    City announces Festive Lights ‘move with melody’ competition

    City announces Festive Lights ‘move with melody’ competition

    01 October 2025

    The competition opens today, 1 October to amateur performers of any age, in groups ranging from two to a maximum of 10 dancers per entry.

    Sport and games take centre stage as Hanover Park marks Heritage Day

    Sport and games take centre stage as Hanover Park marks Heritage Day

    26 September 2025

    The programme placed a spotlight on indigenous games that have been passed down through generations, giving youth the chance to experience the games their parents and grandparents once played.

    City's creativity boost: R3,2 million powers Arts and Culture

    City's creativity boost: R3,2 million powers Arts and Culture

    16 September 2025

    Organisations that provides arts, culture and heritage programmes received Grant-in-Aid from the City of Cape Town

    Help our Mayor ‘Wear the Hope’ this summer

    Help our Mayor ‘Wear the Hope’ this summer

    15 September 2025

    The City of Cape Town has launched a new challenge this year and is calling for Capetonians to design and make the Mayor’s annual festive-wear top.

    Young writers captivate judges in annual writing competition

    Young writers captivate judges in annual writing competition

    07 September 2025

    The City's Libraries and Information Services announced the winners of the annual writing competition

    Stage set for an exciting summer of events

    Stage set for an exciting summer of events

    04 September 2025

    the City of Cape Town is getting ready for an exciting summer of events

    FAME Week Africa a celebration of creativity

    FAME Week Africa a celebration of creativity

    01 September 2025

    City officially opened the FAME Week Afirca at the CTICC

    Show your love for local at Green Point Market this September

    Show your love for local at Green Point Market this September

    27 August 2025

    The Green Point Market coincides perfectly with Tourism Month and will be an ideal opportunity for visitors and locals alike to treat themselves to something delicious, funky and authentically Capetonian.

    Silwerskermfees celebrates its 13th year in Cape Town

    Silwerskermfees celebrates its 13th year in Cape Town

    17 August 2025

    The City of Cape Town supports the Silwerskermfees

    Domestic violence survivors pave their own paths

    Domestic violence survivors pave their own paths

    12 August 2025

    The City's Community, Arts and Culture Development Department held a three-day workshop at the Artscape

    City libraries launch Science Week

    City libraries launch Science Week

    02 August 2025

    City libraries to host events to celebrate National Science Week

    From coding to exhibitions, City puts Madiba’s legacy centre stage

    From coding to exhibitions, City puts Madiba’s legacy centre stage

    18 July 2025

    City staff spent time in various communities today, 18 July 2025, in honour of Madiba Day.

    Recognition and Resilience: Cape Town’s clothing industry charts a course for inclusive growth

    Recognition and Resilience: Cape Town’s clothing industry charts a course for inclusive growth

    14 July 2025

    At the 20th Annual General Meeting of the Cape Clothing and Textile Cluster (CCTC), I had the honour of receiving the Industry Champion Award

    New murals transform City buildings

    New murals transform City buildings

    09 July 2025

    The murals were conceptualised through co-design workshops or stakeholder engagements organised by the City's Community, Arts and Culture Development Department.

    City libraries make moves with chess tournaments

    City libraries make moves with chess tournaments

    14 June 2025

    The number of libraries taking part in this year’s round of chess tournaments has more than doubled.

    City recognises citizen interface champions

    City recognises citizen interface champions

    14 May 2025

    The City of Cape Town’s Corporate Services directorate hosted its inaugural Citizen Interface Reward and Recognition Event

    Youth take the lead at Camp Cape Town

    Youth take the lead at Camp Cape Town

    06 April 2025

    The City’s Recreation and Parks Department’s annual Camp Cape Town has wrapped up after an inspiring and action-packed week at the scenic Zandvlei Resort in Muizenberg

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