October in Cape City is bursting with power and celebration. From world-class concert events and comedy reveals to festivals, dance championships, and neighborhood 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, snort with Marc Lottering or absorb 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 together 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 a success in Joburg and right here at house, that is broadly touted as one in all his finest reveals but. Night and matinee reveals out there. Don’t miss your likelihood to snort, mirror, and witness a grasp at work. Tickets from R180 at Webtickets.
Kenny G Dwell
2 October Grand Enviornment, GrandWest
Kenny G takes the stage in Cape City this October, bringing his world-renowned clean jazz sound again to South Africa. Audiences can look ahead to timeless hits like Songbird and Perpetually in Love, alongside the unforgettable melodies that made him a world icon. Don’t miss a night of soulful music, class, and artistry. Flooring tickets nonetheless out there. Guide right here.
The Hermanus Whale Pageant
3-5 October Hermanus
This iconic eco-arts celebration is the place whales and tradition take centre stage. With Southern Proper whales regularly seen simply metres from shore, the city pulses with marine magic, reside 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 competition the place land, sea and soul meet For a full competition lineup, go to Hermanus Whale Pageant.
Boland Summer season Pageant
3-5 October Daljosaphat Stadium, Paarl
The Boland Summer season Pageant transforms Paarl’s Daljosaphat Stadium right into a three-day hub of enjoyable, music and tradition. Anticipate over 160 stalls, reside 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 greatest neighborhood celebrations. With shuttle buses from Cape City and secure, family-friendly programming, this competition is an unmissable expertise stuffed with 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 celebration with wonderful folks at iconic places and unmatched, glowing power. Guided by the electrifying beats of reside digital DJ Kerstin de Beer (KDB), it is a secure and substance-free house to maneuver, join, and let unfastened. Gasoline your morning with espresso and scrumptious meals on web site, protecting your rhythm sturdy and your vibes excessive. Deliver your instrument, your open coronary heart, and your dancing ft – the ground is ready for you. Tickets from R200. Guide right here. For extra info, go to Rise and Rave.
FemFEST for Ladies by Ladies
4 October Protea Resort Mowbray
Prepared for a day that celebrates, empowers, and evokes? FemFEST: For Ladies, By Ladies is the occasion you possibly can’t miss! From electrifying headline acts, comedians, poets, and artists to yoga classes, enterprise talks, cooking masterclasses, and a buzzing market of feminine entrepreneurs – it’s all right here. It is a house created for girls to attach, develop, and thrive (18+ solely). Be a part of the motion, absorb the power, and go away impressed. Tickets from R250 for college kids. For ticket information and pricing, go to FemFEST.
The Homeless Run
10 October Metropolis Centre
Organised by The Hope Alternate in assist of Cape City’s homeless neighborhood, held yearly on World Homeless Day – this occasion invitations runners and walkers to unite in compassion, increase consciousness, and generate assist by means of participation and sponsorship. Proceeds and neighborhood visibility assist fund important companies and uplift weak people. Seize your footwear, carry your coronary heart, and be part of a motion that runs not only for health, however for dignity, hope, and affect. 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 reside music performances by prime South African artists reminiscent of 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 alternate as the most effective 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 world, highly effective, and unforgettable. Don’t miss the final 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. Take pleasure in reside leisure, scrumptious meals vehicles and a money bar. Deliver alongside a picnic blanket, chill out underneath the spring skies, and immerse your self in creativity, connection, and an exquisite environment with household and mates. Tickets from R125 at Webtickets.
Mattress By 10pm: The Final 30+ Clubbing Expertise!
18 October District
Occasion 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 celebration begins at 4pm. Tickets from R485 at Quicket.
Mom Of Comedy
18 October Good Hope Christian Centre Ottery
Prepared for an evening of guffaws with a goal? 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 robust 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 a very good 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 shall be towed, so spectators are inspired to make use of Park & Trip or Park & Stroll companies. For extra info, go to right here.
Masibuyel’embo 6.0 by Chef Asi Ndamase & Athi The Chef
25 October Makers Touchdown
This socially aware culinary expertise hosted by Cooks Asi Ndamase and Athi the Chef, spotlights indigenous substances amadumbe and bitter figs, showcased by means of 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 may see King Libalele and Lerotholi Avenue closed to site visitors and reworked into buzzing public areas stuffed with music, artwork and reside performances. Coinciding with Transport Month and Langa’s centenary, the occasion
celebrates heritage, strengthens civic pleasure, and reimagines streets as locations for folks. Don’t miss the possibility to discover creativity, join with locals, and expertise city transformation in motion. Discover out extra.
Outdated Faculty R&B Brunch
26 October Grand Café and Seaside
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 shall be on sale. No underneath 21s. Tickets from R150 to R300 at Webtickets. For extra particulars, go to www.osrnbrunch.com
Halloween Pageant
31 October Cabo Seaside Membership
Prepare for a Halloween evening like no different! World-renowned Main League DJz take over Cabo Seaside with an unique 2-hour set assured to ignite the dance ground. 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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