October in Cape City is bursting with power and celebration. From world-class concert events and comedy reveals to festivals, dance championships, and group gatherings, the Mom Metropolis is the place to be. Whether or not you’re eager to identify whales in Hermanus, dance on the GDS 2025 Championship Finals, chortle with Marc Lottering or take in the vibes at Open Langa, these unmissable October occasions are serving a style of summer time, and we’re right here for it!
Marc Eugene Lottering
Till 1-11 October 
Baxter Theatre
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He’s again along with his brand-new solo present, Marc Eugene Lottering, on the Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape City. On this intimate, no-holds-barred efficiency, he dives into the twists and turns of his household tree, digging up childhood tales, identification, and the humorous aspect of heritage. Already successful in Joburg and right here at house, that is broadly touted as one among his finest reveals but. Night and matinee reveals out there. Don’t miss your probability to chortle, mirror, and witness a grasp at work. Tickets from R180 at Webtickets.
Kenny G Stay
2 October Grand Area, GrandWest
Kenny G takes the stage in Cape City this October, bringing his world-renowned clean jazz sound again to South Africa. Audiences can stay up for timeless hits like Songbird and Without end in Love, alongside the unforgettable melodies that made him a world icon. Don’t miss a night of soulful music, magnificence, and artistry. Flooring tickets nonetheless out there. Ebook right here.
The Hermanus Whale Competition
3-5 October Hermanus
This iconic eco-arts celebration is the place whales and tradition take centre stage. With Southern Proper whales ceaselessly seen simply metres from shore, the city pulses with marine magic, stay music, artwork, boards, meals, markets and family-friendly enjoyable. Stand up shut and private with southern proper whales as they make their annual migration to the coastal waters of Hermanus. It’s a few 90 minute drive from Cape City and is the proper escape into nature, creativity and coastal marvel. Don’t miss this must-experience pageant the place land, sea and soul meet For a full pageant lineup, go to Hermanus Whale Competition.
Boland Summer season Competition
3-5 October Daljosaphat Stadium, Paarl
The Boland Summer season Competition transforms Paarl’s Daljosaphat Stadium right into a three-day hub of enjoyable, music and tradition. Anticipate over 160 stalls, stay stage acts till midnight, a funfair, meals markets, sports activities and extra. Drawing greater than 30,000 attendees from Cape City, Drakenstein and past, it stands as one of many Western Cape’s largest group celebrations. With shuttle buses from Cape City and secure, family-friendly programming, this pageant is an unmissable expertise full of tradition, connection and celebration. For extra info and entry costs, go to right here.
Rise and Rave
4 October Origin Artwork Gallery
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Prepare for a sober morning dance social gathering with wonderful individuals at iconic areas and unmatched, glowing power. Guided by the electrifying beats of stay digital DJ Kerstin de Beer (KDB), this can be a secure and substance-free area to maneuver, join, and let unfastened. Gas your morning with espresso and scrumptious meals on web site, preserving your rhythm robust and your vibes excessive. Convey your instrument, your open coronary heart, and your dancing toes – the ground is ready for you. Tickets from R200. Ebook right here. For extra info, go to Rise and Rave.
FemFEST for Girls by Girls
4 October Protea Resort Mowbray
Prepared for a day that celebrates, empowers, and evokes? FemFEST: For Girls, By Girls is the occasion you may’t miss! From electrifying headline acts, comedians, poets, and artists to yoga periods, enterprise talks, cooking masterclasses, and a buzzing market of feminine entrepreneurs – it’s all right here. It is a area created for ladies to attach, develop, and thrive (18+ solely). Be a part of the motion, take in the power, and go away impressed. Tickets from R250 for college students. For ticket information and pricing, go to FemFEST.
The Homeless Run
10 October Metropolis Centre
Organised by The Hope Change in assist of Cape City’s homeless group, held yearly on World Homeless Day – this occasion invitations runners and walkers to unite in compassion, increase consciousness, and generate assist via participation and sponsorship. Proceeds and group visibility assist fund very important providers and uplift susceptible people. Seize your sneakers, carry your coronary heart, and be part of a motion that runs not only for health, however for dignity, hope, and impression. For extra info, e-mail marie@thehopeexchange.org and information@thehopeexchange.org or go to right here.
Pinotage On Faucet
11 October Diemersfontein, Wellington
Pinotage on Faucet 2025 is again and is now family-friendly and extra vibrant than ever. Anticipate a full day of stay music performances by prime South African artists akin to Gerhard Steyn, Margot & Loki Rothman, Lisie Basson, Pieter Smith and extra. VIP and common entry tickets embody wine, meals, and enjoyable for all ages. Collect your family and friends for this unmissable celebration of music, memory-making, and South Africa’s homegrown hero grape. Discover extra info on ticket costs.
Oasis Of Bliss First Wave
11 October Rooftop on Bree
Oasis Of Bliss is a sanctuary-style music expertise designed to move you away from the on a regular basis and right into a state of pleasure, connection and respite. The First Wave guarantees immersive vibes, rooftop views, and an intimate crowd. Come prepared to flee, join, and lose your self within the bliss. Tickets from R100.
GDS 2025 Championship Finals
10-12 October Western Cape Sports activities Centre, Kuils River
Prepare for 3 electrifying days of dance battles, workshops, and cultural trade as the very best of South Africa goes head-to-head with worldwide crews from over 10 international locations, together with Sweden, Ghana, Panama, and extra. With greater than 2800 attendee that is dance at its most international, highly effective, and unforgettable. Don’t miss the last word celebration of motion! Extra information at www.globaldancesupreme.com and tickets right here.
Backyard Day at Norval Basis
12 October Norval Basis
Rejoice Backyard Day on the Norval Basis with a full day of enjoyable within the gorgeous sculpture backyard. Get pleasure from stay leisure, scrumptious meals vans and a money bar. Convey alongside a picnic blanket, calm down beneath the spring skies, and immerse your self in creativity, connection, and a lovely ambiance with household and associates. Tickets from R125 at Webtickets.
Mattress By 10pm: The Final 30+ Clubbing Expertise!
18 October District
Social gathering with the grown-ups! Mattress By 10 is an opportunity for ravers over 30 to relive the height of the 80s, 90s and early 2000s clubbing scene! Anticipate loopy visuals, confetti showers, and extra as DJs spin all of the membership classics. The social gathering begins at 4pm. Tickets from R485 at Quicket.
Mom Of Comedy
18 October Good Hope Christian Centre Ottery
Prepared for an evening of snickers with a objective? Mom of Comedy is the proper occasion for you! This isn’t your common comedy present, it’s a celebration of South Africa’s funniest voices whereas tackling powerful matters like gender-based violence, psychological well being and suicide. Anticipate prime comedians like Kurt Schoonraad, Khanyisile Ngwenya, KG Mokgadi and extra telling daring jokes and having actual conversations with an excellent dose of inspiration. Tickets go from R150 at Webtickets.
Cape City Marathon
18-19 October Cape City Stadium Precinct
Supporters, right here’s what to know in regards to the Sanlam Cape City Marathon: The race begins at Fritz Sonnenberg Street/Cape City Stadium (Inexperienced Level) and finishes close by on Vlei Street, Inexperienced Level, providing a picturesque coastal near the route. Anticipate highway closures and parking restrictions throughout the CBD, Atlantic Seaboard and surrounding suburbs, notably early within the morning. Vehicles in restricted zones will likely be towed, so spectators are inspired to make use of Park & Trip or Park & Stroll providers. For extra info, go to right here.
Masibuyel’embo 6.0 by Chef Asi Ndamase & Athi The Chef
25 October Makers Touchdown
This socially acutely aware culinary expertise hosted by Cooks Asi Ndamase and Athi the Chef, spotlights indigenous components amadumbe and bitter figs, showcased via a six-course plated menu that fuses conventional and fashionable methods. It’s a night of flavour, tradition and dialog, celebrating sustainability and African meals heritage. Tickets from R600 at Quicket. Discover extra info right here.
Open Langa
26 October King Libalele and Lerotholi Avenues, Langa
Open Langa is a vibrant, community-driven Open Streets Day that can see King Libalele and Lerotholi Avenue closed to site visitors and remodeled into buzzing public areas full of music, artwork and stay performances. Coinciding with Transport Month and Langa’s centenary, the occasion
celebrates heritage, strengthens civic delight, and reimagines streets as locations for individuals. Don’t miss the prospect to discover creativity, join with locals, and expertise city transformation in motion. Discover out extra.
Previous College R&B Brunch
26 October Grand Café and Seashore
Step right into a nostalgic groove with the Love Just like the 90’s Tour, an all-day R&B brunch the place basic hits from the Nineties and early 2000s reign. DJ-curated units, dimmed lights, strobes and soulful rhythms set the temper. Welcome drink included and meals will likely be on sale. No beneath 21s. Tickets from R150 to R300 at Webtickets. For extra particulars, go to www.osrnbrunch.com
Halloween Competition
31 October Cabo Seashore Membership
Prepare for a Halloween night time like no different! World-renowned Main League DJz take over Cabo Seashore with an unique 2-hour set assured to ignite the dance flooring. Anticipate an evening of magnetic beats and eerie enchantment the place the rhythm retains you spellbound. Becoming a member of the line-up is the unimaginable Oscar Mbo, with extra acts to be introduced. Don’t miss this unforgettable fusion of music and thriller. 
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