South Africa’s Mother City offers plenty of interesting things to do this weekend. You can participate in a cool Company Garden’s Halloween-themed walk, enjoy fine local and international MCC’s and Champagnes, or browse through piles of vintage furniture and antique silver at the local market. This list is here to help you find the best event in Cape Town this weekend.
1 Cape Holiday Show (October 26-28)
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Sandringham Farm in Stellenbosch is hosting the annual Cape Holiday Show this weekend. Expect to find a large collection of camper vans, caravans, and other leisure vehicles. There will over 100 exhibitors launching their new products, as well as plenty of outdoor activities for the whole family. Visitors can try delicious local foods from dozens of food trucks and there will be a Kiddie Activity Centre to keep your kids occupied. The tickets for this event range between R60 and R80.
Venue: Sandringham Farm, Sandringham Rd, Stellenbosch
2 Maher Zain Live @ Artscape Opera House (October 26-27)
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If you are looking for a live music event in Cape Town, pay a visit to the Artscape Opera House where Maher Zain is scheduled to perform this weekend. Maher is one of the most viewed Muslim musicians on YouTube and has a huge following on both Facebook and Instagram. He has released three albums and will be accompanied on this tour by musicians from countries like Spain, Lebanon, Belgium, Egypt, UK, and the Netherlands. The concert starts at 8 15 pm sharp.
Venue: Artscape Opera House, Malan Street, Foreshore, Cape Town
3 The Bubbly Festival: Champagne and Bubbly (October 27)
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The Bubbly Festival Champagne and Bubbly is all about entertainment, glam, fashion, and of course champagne and bubbly. Held at Meerendal Wine Estate in Durbanville this Saturday, this fabulous festival features a wide range of activities and events including a fashion show, best-dressed competition, DJ set, and an on-site Glam Bar. Enjoy some of the finest local and international MCC’s and Champagnes and grab a snack from dozens of food vendors that will be serving a wide range of culinary treats.
Venue: Meerendal Wine Estate, Vissershok Rd, Durbanville, Cape Town
4 Zombie Walk Cape Town (October 27)
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The most talked about event in Cape Town this weekend is definitely the annual Zombie Walk/Fest. This event is suitable for all ages and attracts large crowds of participants who will be taking over the streets of the Mother City. The good news is that this Halloween-themed walk is a pet-friendly event that helps raise funds for a number of local charities. For more information, please visit http://zombiewalksouthafrica.co.za/.
Venue: Company Gardens, Hiddingh Ave, Gardens, Cape Town
5 Vintage, Antiques & Collectables Market (October 26-28)
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Similar to the brocante style markets that can be found all over Europe, the Vintage, Antiques & Collectables Market is organized by the founders of the famous Made in the Cape Market and offers an ideal opportunity to purchase everything from vintage furniture and antique silver to leather hat boxes and hand-stitched monograms. The market also boasts a nice selection of cool accessories and vintage clothing.
Venue: Dreyer Street, Claremont, Cape Town
Looking for more things to do in Cape Town this weekend? You can check out a range of tours packages you can enjoy. Be sure to follow us on Facebook or check out our blog, which has a huge range of ideas on what to see and do, where to stay and how to put every moment of your weekend to good use. If you’re planning a longer stay, be sure to get in touch. We will help you find the perfect place to stay in Cape Town this weekend or any other weekend you plan to visit.
