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

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.

Mayor opens new and improved Khayelitsha library

25 June 2026

The library has undergone a remarkable transformation and now presents a fresh, bright, and welcoming environment for the community

Cape Town mourns the passing of legendary musician Abdullah Ibrahim

15 June 2026

Cape Town has lost a defining artist who transcended divides and generations

Cape Town Funny Festival ends the month with a laugh

29 May 2026

The Cape Town Funny Festival, South Africa’s oldest and largest comedy festival, hosted the first of its 23 shows at the Baxter Theatre last night.

From feeding schemes to youth upliftment, the City honours Helderberg community heroes

26 May 2026

​Community heroes from across the Helderberg area were celebrated at a Civic Awards Ceremony hosted by the City’s Subcouncil 8 on Friday, 22 May 2026, at the Strand Town Hall.

Protect Your Hearing, Protect Your Health

30 April 2026

The world marked International Noise Awareness Day (INAD) on 29 April

Film project funding applications now open

30 April 2026

The film fund provides financial support or municipal services support for film projects produced in Cape Town.

50 years later: Celebrating the story of Mitchells Plain and its future

24 April 2026

The 50-year milestone matters

Parking and transport information for Stormers vs Glasgow Warriors and Ultra South Africa

22 April 2026

The DHL Stormers play their last regular season home game against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday, 25 April 2026.

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

Cadets move up during ranking ceremony

31 March 2026

​The youth cadet programme was first introduced as a Metro Police Department social crime prevention initiative in 2013

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

Nearly 600 residents attend City's 'Opera in Your Neighbourhood'concert series

04 March 2026

Three Opera concerts well-attended in Bothasig, Fish Hoek and Langa

Opera comes to Cape Town’s neighbourhoods

20 February 2026

January to end with a flourish of exciting events

25 January 2026

City supports various events during the last week of January.

Bring in the New Year with these Cape Town events

29 December 2025

The Cape Malay Road March will usher in the New Year with traditional Malay music, drums and marching as several choirs take to the streets of the Cape Town CBD on Wednesday, 31 December 2025

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.

It’s festive! Thousands attend City’s lights switch on in Langa

03 December 2025

It was a joy to join thousands of Langa residents to celebrate the switching on of the festive lights right in the heart of Langa for the first time.

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.

Festive Lights 2025: City ready to host 80 000+ crowd for free open-air concert

23 November 2025

The City of Cape Town’s flagship event, the Festive Lights Switch-On, is taking place a week from today on Sunday, 30 November 2025 on the Grand Parade.

Cape Town awards Civic Honours

14 November 2025

Civic Honours are about recognising the contributions of remarkable people who have delivered exceptional public service, in any field of social, community or civic interest.

Cape Town’s Musical Icons Unite in a Moving Tribute at the 2025 Festive Lights Switch-On

11 November 2025

As the City prepares to welcome the festive season, audiences can look forward to one of the most anticipated highlights of this year’s Festive Lights Switch-On - a special musical tribute.

City gears up for a busy November events calendar

04 November 2025

The City of Cape Town is preparing for another bustling month of activities.

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.

Cape Town gets ready to shine, sing and dance

31 October 2025

City announces artist line-up ahead of the Festive Lights Switch-On event

David Kramer, Taliep Petersen to be awarded the Freedom of Cape Town

28 October 2025

​Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced that the City will bestow its highest Civic Honour

Langa to come alive with Open Streets this weekend

24 October 2025

Langa has a proud history with the Open Streets movement

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 focuses on road safety in Cape Town this Transport Month

28 September 2025

1 October 2025 marks the start of Transport Month and the City will be shining the light on road safety

FAME Week Africa a celebration of creativity

01 September 2025

City officially opened the FAME Week Afirca at the CTICC

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.

Neighbourhoods come alive with (opera) music

15 July 2025

We have audiences in under resourced areas who may not get the opportunity to attend live concerts that feature classical, spiritual, and operatic performances

Iconic route set for 10th edition of Cape Town 10K

08 May 2025

A sold-out field of approximately 15 000 people will take to the streets from Woodbridge Island in Milnerton to Lower Long Street in the CBD.

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.

Ringing in a centenary of Africa’s only carillon musical instrument

30 April 2025

This week marks the 100-year anniversary of the inauguration of the City Hall carillon, an iconic musical instrument and the only one in Africa.

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.

A busy week ahead for Events Permitting Office this Easter long weekend

15 April 2025

The City’s Events Permit Office has permitted and will be monitoring at least 27 events going into the long Easter weekend.

City tables fun at first Khayelitsha Market

28 March 2025

We encourage the public to attend the City’s first market at this popular location, which supports local talent and businesses

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

Central Library celebrates 70 years

30 January 2025

The City of Cape Town’s Central Librarycelebrates 70 years of page-turning service to patrons around the city.

Robbie Williams and Green Day set to rock the Mother City at Calabash 2025

18 January 2025

The event takes place at DHL Stadium on 22 and 23 January 2025.

Civic Honours 2025: Cape Town Mayor calls for nominations

13 January 2025

A Civic Honour may be conferred on a living person or in memory of a deceased person

Permits granted for Malay Choir Road March and Klopse Parade

31 December 2024

The Cape Malay Choir Board Road March and Tweede Nuwe Jaar Minstrel Parade are taking place this week.

Be part of history at Cape Town SVNS – the biggest party in town

05 December 2024

Cape Town once again sets the stage for excitement on and off the field.

Vendor registration open for Helderberg Night Market

22 November 2024

The exciting Helderberg Night Market is right around the corner and local sellers are encouraged to apply for a spot today!

Events for the entire family in Cape Town this November

06 November 2024

City to host various events during November

Festive Lights Switch-On: Artist Announcement – a shining celebration for the ‘People of Hope’

04 November 2024

A phenomenal line-up of artists, entertainers and fine comedians will illuminate the stage and ignite the holiday spirit.