Cape Town  ·  What's On

The city at its best, season by season.

Cape Town's cultural and natural calendar, curated from Riva One. Your concierge can arrange access, transport, or tickets for any event below.

3–13 Jul 2026
Food & Drink

Knysna Oyster Festival

Knysna, Garden Route

South Africa's premier food and lifestyle festival celebrating the Knysna Oyster across twelve days of tastings, races, and outdoor events along the Garden Route.

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10–12 Jul 2026
Arts & Culture

Bastille Festival Franschhoek

Franschhoek Wine Valley

A three-day celebration of French culture in the Winelands: street markets, cellar tastings, and the famous Quatorze Juillet parade.

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Every Saturday
Food & Drink

Oranjezicht City Farm Market

V&A Waterfront, Granger Bay

Cape Town's best Saturday morning. The farmers, bakers, and makers who supply Riva One are here every week.

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19 Jul 2026
Arts & Culture

Zeitz MOCAA: New Exhibition Opening

Zeitz MOCAA, V&A Waterfront

A new exhibition across the galleries of the world's largest museum dedicated to contemporary African art. Riva One guests have exclusive entry.

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Throughout August
Arts & Culture

Cape Town International Kite Festival

Muizenberg Beach, Cape Town

A visual spectacle of kites across one of Cape Town's most storied beaches.

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7–9 Aug 2026
Outdoors

Cape Town Trail Running Series

Table Mountain National Park

A series of mountain trail runs through the Cape Town natural reserve.

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14 Aug 2026
Arts & Culture

Norval Foundation: Winter Sculpture Walk

Norval Foundation, Tokai

An evening sculpture garden walk paired with wine and guided by the curatorial team. Riva One guests have exclusive entry.

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Throughout August
Food & Drink

Good Food & Wine Show Cape Town

Cape Town International Convention Centre

South Africa's largest food and wine consumer show: artisan producers, chef demonstrations, and a wine hall of note.

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Throughout Sep
Outdoors

Hermanus Whale Festival

Hermanus, Overberg

Southern right whales return to Walker Bay in their hundreds each September, two hours east of Cape Town.

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Through early Oct
Outdoors

Hermanus Whale Season (late)

Hermanus, Overberg

A second chance: southern right whales linger in Walker Bay through early October, a quieter window for guests arriving later in the season.

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5–7 Sep 2026
Music

Cape Town Electronic Music Festival

Various venues, Cape Town

An annual gathering of electronic music artists and audiences across multiple Cape Town venues.

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13 Sep 2026
Arts & Culture

Design Indaba Pop-Up Exhibition

Waterfront Precinct, Cape Town

A curated selection of South African design and craft from the Design Indaba community.

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Throughout Sep
Outdoors

Cape Town Spring Wildflower Season

West Coast National Park

September brings the wildflower season to the Cape, one of the world's great botanical spectacles.

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3–5 Oct 2026
Food & Drink

Waterford Estate Harvest Lunch Series

Waterford Estate, Stellenbosch

An exclusive harvest season lunch at Waterford Estate's cellar kitchen, available through Riva One's concierge.

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22–25 Oct 2026
Arts & Culture

Cape Town Art Fair

Cape Town International Convention Centre

Southern Africa's foremost art fair, bringing international and continental galleries together for four days.

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Leave the arrangements to us.

Tell your Riva One concierge which events interest you. We'll handle tickets, transport, and access through our partner network.

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