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

Invest Cape Town Centre shows diverse, innovative economy in action

13 April 2026

​A range of new Cape-made products has gone on display at the Invest Cape Town Centre at City Hall in the CBD

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.

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.

City encourages residents to engage us in their mother language

23 February 2026

​February is Language Activism Month, and on Saturday, 21 February 2026

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.

City and Province renew partnership to strengthen community services

11 February 2026

Vulnerable communities will benefit from two renewed agreements signed this week.

The magic of storytelling celebrated on World Read Aloud Day

04 February 2026

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Councillor Francine Higham, Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, joined the City of Cape Town’s Library and Information Services, in partnership with Nal’ibali and Iziko Museums, in celebrating World Read Aloud Day 2026 (WRAD) earlier today.

Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade set for historic new heights

04 January 2026

​Excitement is at fever pitch ahead of the official Tweede Nuwe Jaar Festival on Monday, 5 January

City considers next steps in matter involving the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association (CTMCA)

30 December 2025

The judgement and order issued yesterday have no bearing on Tweede Nuwe Jaar, as the matter before the court related solely to the Cape Town Minstrel Carnival Association’s internal competitions and the provision of suitable venues to hold such competitions.

City celebrates environmental partners and unveils new mascot

04 December 2025

On Wednesday, 3 December 2025, the City of Cape Town’s Environmental Management Department hosted its inaugural Partner Appreciation Event at the Smart Living Education Centre and Dome Classroom, Green Point Park

More than 100 000 Capetonians unite to celebrate Festive Lights Switch-On

01 December 2025

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Capetonians showed amazing unity and Christmas spirit, with more than 100 000 festival-goers attending the Festive Lights Switch-on across the Grand Parade

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.

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.

Celebrate Heritage Day and explore the history of Cape Town or join a community event

20 September 2025

Explore the city’s heritage with a visit to The Attic Exhibition, a virtual tour of historic objects and art.

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

Culture Craze workshops hit the spot this Heritage Month

11 September 2025

Nearly 200 learners attended the workshops from five high schools in Pelican Park, Steenberg, Bernadino Heights, Saxonsea and Robinvale.

City unveils performing arts brochure to boost tourism

24 August 2025

This week, the City unveiled its latest publication spotlighting Cape Town’s vibrant arts and culture scene. The booklet comes as the Mother City heads towards the busy holiday season.

Illegal fishing at local dams put wildlife at risk

29 July 2025

The City of Cape Town’s Recreation and Parks Department is calling on the public to help protect Rosendal Dam in Bellville

Race Classification Board Memorial restored

17 July 2025

The City’s Community, Arts and Culture Development Department has completed the restoration of the Race Classification Board Memorial.

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 working on improving Phillippi’s Stock Road as a key thoroughfare

01 July 2025

The City is conducting community workshops on possible public realm upgrades along Stock Road in Philippi East

Film fund applications open

06 May 2025

​The Film Fund intends to provide support to a range of productions, including short and feature films, music videos, commercials and reality TV series.

Call on public to comment on land use application for proposed redevelopment of Strand Street Quarry

17 April 2025

The City of Cape Town is calling on residents and interested parties to comment on the land use application for the proposed redevelopment of the Strand Street Quarry site.

Film Fund backs bold screen projects

16 April 2025

Seven productions, including a feature film, two short films, two TV series, a reality TV show and an animated short are the first beneficiaries of the Film Fund.

Cape Town Carnival: 15 years of celebrating the Mother City’s creative and artistic legacy

12 March 2025

The Cape Town Carnival’s 15th anniversary celebrations include a number of headline performers, including YoungstaCPT, DJ Ready D, Bravo Le Roux, Paxton Fielies and the SA Youth Choir.

Cape Town campaign to court India’s booming travel market

04 March 2025

Indian outbound travel is projected to experience phenomenal growth with global travel technology company, Travelport, projecting that the country’s outbound travel market will reach 39 million people by 2028

Cape Town Art Fair connects the Mother City to the global art world

19 February 2025

City supports Cape Town Art Fair

Register to be part of revitalising Good Hope Centre’s future

15 January 2025

The City of Cape Town has launched a pre-registration process ahead of the public participation to kick off the journey to revitalise the iconic Good Hope Centre property.

Emerging artists pop up at First Thursday

08 November 2024

Emerging artists from around the city showcased their work at a pop-up exhibition in Cape Town at the First Thursday event this week.

Unlocking the City’s art and heritage

20 September 2024

The Digital Vault is an online tool to manage art and heritage objects owned by the City, and to make these accessible to everyone.

Apply now for funding for arts, culture and heritage projects

04 August 2024

The City's Community, Arts and Culture Department supports various organisations through GIA funding, to deliver impactful projects which contribute to the city's cultural vibrancy and community wellbeing.

City’s iconic venues play host to a wealth of events; exciting upgrades on the way

04 July 2024

The City of Cape Town is continuing to leverage and improve its Strategic Assets portfolio under the Economic Growth Directorate.

Youth get a handle on heritage

23 May 2024

The programme was a collaboration between the Arts and Culture Branch and the Environmental Planning and Sustainability Branch.

Slave Route Challenge follows in the footsteps of Cape Town’s history

22 May 2024

City provides sustainability training to NPOs

20 May 2024

The City of Cape Town’s Community, Arts and Culture Development Department held a series of workshops in Kuils River.

March madness hits the Mother City: a jam-packed month of events awaits

01 March 2024

The City's Events Permit Office anticipates permitting more than 60 events of varying sizes for the month of March.

City recording living heritage of Bo-Kaap at Storytelling Day

27 February 2024

The City of Cape Town is supporting a project to record Living Heritage in the Bo-Kaap for incorporation as part of the proposed redevelopment of the Strand Street Quarry.

Africa’s largest art fair to make a creative splash in the Mother City

09 February 2024

With 24 events across various venues over three days, the art fair will cut across aspects of the artistic experience including high quality exhibitions, discussions, awards, and tours exploring Cape Town's vibrant art and culture.

Cape Town’s status as repeat tourism destination welcomed, embraced and celebrated

08 January 2024

Diverse job opportunities, unique landscapes, exciting experiences and Cape Town’s rich culture are just some of the things that make it an attractive destination for people visit and return to.

Greenlight for Malay Choirs Road March and Tweede Nuwe Jaar

29 December 2023

The events are a highlight on Cape Town's annual Events calendar.

Cape Town Arts Festival spotlights community arts and wellness

12 December 2023

Arts Festival held at Castle of Good Hope over the weekend

City hosts open day about draft concept design for redevelopment of Strand Street Quarry

09 November 2023

open day about the draft concept design for the redevelopment of the Strand Street Quarry

All roads lead to Langa as Centenary Music Festival gets under way

03 November 2023

The festival is headlined by Zahara and Jonathan Butler.

Cruise control: City readies for bumper season

03 November 2023

The City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Alderman James Vos, addressed guests at the official opening of the 2023/2024 cruise season

Call for comment on first draft concept design for redevelopment of Strand Street Quarry

02 November 2023

The City of Cape Town is pleased to present a first draft concept design for the proposed redevelopment of the Strand Street Quarry for public comment.

The art of Bonsai visits the Company’s Garden

28 October 2023

Bonsai festival held in Company's Garden

City invites applications for Grants-in-Aid funding

01 October 2023

The City’s Arts and Culture Branch invites registered non-profit organisations to apply for funding

WOMAD Cape Town spotlights Heritage Day

19 September 2023

​Over Heritage Day weekend, Cape Town gears up to host a diverse variety of FREE musically themed concerts taking place at the V&A Waterfront from 23 to 25 September.

City expands its social support net

17 September 2023

Target areas are childhood development, youth development, homeless people, substance abuse, vulnerable groups, and arts, culture and heritage programmes.