Historic Greenmarket Square public ablution facility restored

22 June 2026

​The City has officially reopened the refurbished public ablution facility at Greenmarket Square

Almost 700 new trading opportunities open across Cape Town after Council approves plans

28 May 2026

Today’s approval means nearly 700 more opportunities for residents to earn an income

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

March events provide a major economic boost

06 March 2026

March includes several signature annual events that deliver a significant economic injection and reinforce the city’s position as a leading global events destination.

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.

Countdown to Cape Town International Jazz Festival free concert

20 April 2025

​The event on Thursday, 24 April 2025, will feature performances from a dynamic mix of international icons and local talent.

Residents, business community encouraged to comment on draft spatial plan for Cape Town CBD

07 April 2025

​The City of Cape Town invites residents, the business community and all stakeholders to comment on the draft local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the Cape Town CBD.

Exciting March events await in the Mother City

05 March 2025

The City’s Events Permit Office will monitor 109 events set to take place in March, covering a host of categories.

A month of world-class events and memorable experiences in Cape Town

04 February 2025

The City is hosting a lot of events during February

November events frenzy sets the stage for an epic Cape Town summer

03 December 2024

The 206 events hosted in Cape Town this November saw around 400 000 people attending.

City proposes spatial plan for CBD, residents encouraged to collaborate

02 September 2024

​The City of Cape Town invites the public to collaborate with us in refining the local spatial development framework (LSDF) for the CBD, which is to strategically shape the area’s future growth and development

Road closures for a busy week of events

30 April 2024

DHL Stadium will host a crucial DSTV Premiership game between home team Cape Town City and Orlando Pirates on Wednesday, 1 May 2024.

Unity on the Square to entertain on Day of Reconciliation

13 December 2023

​The City of Cape Town is a proud supporter of the third annual Unity on the Square concert featuring some of the Mother City’s top musicians on one stage.

Commemorate Day of Reconciliation with top local artists

15 December 2022

Reunite with friends and family at the 2022 Cape Town Carnival

17 March 2022

The 2022 Cape Town Carnival, themed ‘Reunited’, will feature over 600 performers who will entertain crowds at five different venues across the city centre.

Road closures for Unity on the Square concert

15 December 2021

The event will feature 20 local artists, food trucks and other vendors

City’s new protocols to ensure safe environment

08 November 2020

The new health and safety measures for events have been given the greenlight by the City’s Epidemiologist

Greenmarket Square to get its groove back on First Thursday

03 November 2020

The City of Cape Town invites Capetonians and visitors for an evening of Jazz on the Greenmarket Square on Thursday, 5 November 2020.

City engages with local business owners about economic recovery plan at soft launch event in CBD

22 October 2020

The City plans to host several small events in the coming weeks and months as part of the Cape Town CBD revitalisation programme.

Festive Lights off the table, but more events for Cape Town CBD

18 October 2020

The City of Cape Town has taken the decision to cancel the annual Festive Lights Switch-on Event for 2020.

City considering approaching High Court on urgent basis for further relief

05 March 2020

The City of Cape Town is considering returning to the Western Cape High Court for further relief in respect of the refugee situation

Free live concert on Greenmarket Square

03 March 2020

The City of Cape Town, in collaboration with the CCID and Greenmarket Square businesses, will host the first in a series of events this Thursday, 5 March 2020.

City conducts by-law operation in Greenmarket Square

01 March 2020

It is not legally or practically possible for the City to supply accommodation and no other sphere of government has agreed to supply such either.