Events services and infrastructure
Cape Town has earned the reputation of an events destination by successfully hosting events of various sizes and types, including signature global events, throughout the year. Our events services and infrastructure ensure that organisers can host well-run events all year round.
Event services
As an events destination, we have:
- the organisational capability to host mega/major events;
- a diverse supply of accommodation within the city;
- varied events venues and facilities; and
- good transport infrastructure.
Cape Town offers excellent basic services for public event organisers and goers, such as:
When you submit your
event application, you will need to complete a standard permit application form and any additional forms for City services you will need at your event.
Fast fact
Arts and cultural events and productions in the city support the R2 billion contribution that cultural industries make to the national GDP (Gross Domestic Product) in South Africa each year.
Our page,
Hold a large event in the city, offers guidance on how to hold and organise a public event legally in Cape Town, which includes filling in the
event application form.
If you have all you need and are ready to apply for your permit, follow the City Connect link below to find out how to apply:
Transport networks and infrastructure
Our locations, travel networks and facilities make holding events in Cape Town a worthwhile experience. Getting to and around Cape Town is fluid and simple with our
integrated public transport network – enabling easy access to big tourism attractions, popular shopping precincts and event venues.
For more information on our transport networks, please see:
Transport and vehicles
Transport
Cape Town International Airport
The City has good supporting infrastructure too, including four universities, broadband networks, a Sport Science Institute, world-class hospitals and medical facilities, and a host of accommodation solutions from hotels to hostels, to a very active Air BnB industry.
Transport Management Plans
Organisers of events that have a certain level of impact on the environment or the surrounding community are required to submit a Transportation Management Plan (TMP). The TMP must be approved by the Event Section of our Transport Network Department before the event takes place.
A TMP is required if the proposed event changes the transportation environment by:
- Affecting public transport routes and schedules
- Causing abnormally long queuing or delays
- Requiring additional traffic control measures
- Requiring road users to reduce their travel speed or direction of travel on the roads
Download our
useful guideline documents to help you prepare a TMP that meets the approval requirements.
Venues and facilities
Our network of world-class sports and event venues create many possibilities for organisers.
The DHL Stadium is a 55 000-seater multi-functional stadium and was host to the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
It has since hosted several international sports tournaments, concerts and festivals. The Cape Town International Convention Centre, is one of Africa’s top conferencing venues.
We have a number of
great facilities and venues available to book, from cultural and historic spaces like our City Hall, to smaller venues like community halls and outdoor sites, beaches and parks. See
How to book a City facility for more information on how to go about securing a venue for your event.
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