Welcome everyone. You have to love summer in Cape Town. It is packed with events, markets, and must-do experiences. Whether you are like me, a local planning your weekends or a visitor or tourist soaking up the city’s best, here’s your go-to list for some of the events from November through early January.

🎶 MUSIC, MOVIES & CONCERTS
– Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts: Bring a picnic and enjoy live local music under the mountain every Sunday evening. Book at webtickets.co.za.
– The Galileo Open Air Cinema: Watch cult classics and new releases under the stars in venues like Kirstenbosch, Century City, and various wine farms. galileo.co.za

🎄 FESTIVE MARKETS & EVENTS
– The Gift Fair at Buitenverwachting (1–3 Nov): A stylish market in the Constantia wine valley.
– Cape Gift Market at Sea Point Town Hall (24 Nov – 22 Dec): A local favourite for Christmas gifts.
– Fab Ideas Gift Fair, Kommetjie (7–10 Dec): Coastal holiday shopping with flair.
– Oranjezicht City Farm Night Market: Held at V&A Granger Bay on Wednesdays, 5–9 pm in summer.

⚽ SPORT & CULTURE
– Nkosi Cup (14–22 Dec): Youth football tournament founded by Siya Kolisi, hosted at Cape Town Stadium and Athlone Stadium. Tickets via TicketPro.
– Red Bull King of the Air (late Nov–early Dec): The world’s top kiteboarding competition, usually held at Kite Beach, Blouberg. Confirm details on redbull.com.

🎉 FESTIVALS & CELEBRATIONS
– Cape Town Festival of Beer (1–3 Dec): Held at Hamilton’s Rugby Club, Green Point. The largest festival of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.
– Cape Town Carnival (March – save the date!): Worth noting now if you plan your travels early.

🎡 FAMILY FUN
– Cape Town Summer Carnival at the Grand Parade (mid-Dec): Food stalls, fun rides and performances for the whole family.
– V&A Waterfront’s Holiday Program: Check waterfront.co.za for kids’ activities, live music and boat parades.

Cape Town comes alive in summer with something happening almost every day. Plan ahead, book early where needed, and enjoy the mix of music, markets, and magic that the city offers.