Good Food & Wine Show 2013

Welcome to the Good Food & Wine Show For over a decade, the Good Food & Wine Show has pushed the boundaries of innovation and excellence as South Africa’s premier food, wine and lifestyle experience. We’re cooking up something bigger and better for 2013.  Our celebrity chef line-up and a second-to-none culinary lifestyle experience will ensure our 130 000 visitors get a taste of the extraordinary.

Franschhoek Literary Festival 2013

The 2013 FLF will take place this year from 17 – 19 May and promises to be our most exciting festival yet! Along with the very best of local writing talent, will be a host of well-know international authors.

Fine Brandy Fusion 2013

Fine Brandy Fusion Celebrates Liquid Gold in Cape Town At last Capetonians will get what they desired: to share in the spirit at Fine Brandy Fusion, the country’s premier brandy event. This glam gathering of brandy lovers, the city’s social set and celebrities will be hosted from 9-10 May at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.

Taste of Cape Town 2013

The Pick Pay Taste of Cape Town is the Mother City’s premier food festival and is coming to town from 11 – 14 April at the Green Point Cricket Club. 12 of Cape Town’s best restaurants will fashion special menus of starter sized dishes for the occasion, including signature dishes created by our featured chefs designed to reflect their philosophy and showcase seasonal and premium ingredients in an unbeatable alfresco gourmet setting.

Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts 2012

The Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concerts at Kirstenbosch is part of a series of outdoor live music concerts, featuring some of the hottest South African acts in the industry. From jazz, R&B, hip hop, folk, rock to big band swing the concerts appeal to all ages and tastes.

URIAH HEEP Live in South Africa

After rave reviews of their performance alongside Deep Purple in the Masters of Rock SA Tour 2010, URIAH HEEP return to South Africa in October 2012, this time, supported by the best in local music talent at the second annual Mieliepop - the epitome of a laid back music festival.  

Indaba 2012

INDABA is one of the largest tourism marketing events on the African calendar and one of the top three ‘must visit’ events of its kind on the global calendar.  

Taste of Cape Town 2012

The Mother City’s culinary event of the year, Taste of Cape Town, returns to the beautiful surrounds of Green Point Cricket Club from 19 – 22 April, 2012.  

Eagles Live in South Africa 2012

The Eagles will tour South Africa for the first time ever in the band's 40-year history.  The band will perform on Wednesday, April 4 at Cape Town Stadium in Cape Town; Saturday, April 7 at the Superbowl in Sun City; and on Sunday, April 8 at the Soccer City Complex, FNB Stadium in Johannesburg.  The South African concerts also mark the band's first announced concerts in 2012.

Mediterranean festival 2012

Come and re-discover the unique culinary lifestyle of the Mediterranean and sample its tapestry of tastes and flavours. Poured and plated in the Riebeek Valley, Food Mecca ofthe Swartland.

Cape Town International Jazz Festival

The Cape Town International Jazz Festival has grown into a hugely successful international event since its inception in the year 2000. Attendance figures have increased from the initial 14 000 to 34 000 in the last 12 years.  

Kirstenbosch Summer Concert events schedule

The Old Mutual Summer Sunset Concerts at Kirstenbosch is part of a series of outdoor live music concerts, featuring some of the hottest South African acts in the industry. From jazz, R&B, hip hop, folk, rock to big band swing the concerts appeal to all ages and tastes.

The Nutcracker on Ice

An ice ballet that offers all of the magical music and colourful characters of the well-known ballet with the added breath-taking excitement of Olympic-standard ice-skating.

The J&B Met

A spectacle of glossy vibrancy and intense exhilaration enveloped in a cauldron of sensual excess that sets the pulse racing. This is the core of J&B Met day at Kenilworth Racecourse in Cape Town on the last Saturday of January of every year.

Hout Bay Harbour Market

a place where the creative energy and the vibrancy of South Africa come alive each weekend in an authentic working harbour.

De Kompanje Orchestra at Oude Libertas Amphitheater

The Oude Libertas Amphitheater in Stellenbosch celebrates the end of 2011 with a performance by the Belgium concert orchestra, De Kompanje.

Cape Town Bike Festival 2011

The iconic Cape Town Stadium will play host to a massive showcase of bike brands, bike and rider accessories, lifestyle related products and an entertainment line-up beyond imagination.

Deadmau5 in South Africa

Deadmau5 (pronounced dead mouse), the Canadian progressive, electro and house music producer based in Toronto and known around the world for his over the top live performances, is coming to South Africa.

Fugard fest of Comedy

Sensational Funny Man Alan Committie heads up and hosts a star-studded comedy line-up as the Fugard Theatre proudly presents its very first Fugard fest of Comedy, from 29 November to 17 December.

Go Bowling for Movember

All the lovely Mo Bro's and Mo Sista's, we salute you and hereby wish to extend a hearty invite to our fourth annual Go Bowling for Movember event.

Synergy Live 2011

Synergy Live is a mixture of technological wonder and natural beauty, and once again sets its stage against the backdrop of the Simonsberg mountains at the Boschendal Wine Estate in the Franschhoek valley.

2011 Freedom to Create Prize Celebration at Kirstenbosch

Don’t miss out on one of the most exciting events on the Cape Town and South African cultural calendar of 2011

FNB Whisky Live Festival 2011

It would be fair to call November ‘Whisky month’ in South Africa. For it is in November that the annual FNB Whisky Live Festival returns – now in its ninth year – to The Cape Town International Convention Centre, from 2-4 November, 18h00-22h00 daily, and the Sandton Convention Centre, from 9-11 November, 18h00-22h00 daily.  

Cape Town Events for 31st October

Top events happening in and around Cape Town Today

Kings of Leon in South Africa

Kings Of Leon are playing in South Africa on 2 dates in 2 of the SA’s biggest venues.

10th annual Paulaner Octoberfest

Traditional live Octoberfest music, 1L "Mass", Dirndls, Lederhosen and hearty Bavarian cuisine make this popular event amongst locals a must to attend.

Rocking The Daisies 2011

Now in its sixth year, Rocking the Daisies is the fastest growing eco-friendly music and lifestyle festival in South Africa.

Coldplay hitting SA

Coldplay will perform two shows in South Africa this October

Shnit- International Short Film Festival

One of Europe’s fastest growing festivals, the shnit International Shortfilmfestival consistently delivers a colourful celebration of the best in international short filmmaking.

Garden Route Trail

This 5 day coastal trail offers unsurpassed scenery, traverses two nature reserves and takes guests through the diversity of forest, coastal thicket, Milkwood forest, fynbos and along spectacular remote beaches.

Maloof Money Cup Hits SA

All Eyes on Kimberley as the Best Street and Vert Skaters from Around the Globe Compete for Almost $500k in Cash & Prizes and World Championship Titles

Cape Town Marathon

The 2011 Cape Town Marathon will take place on Sunday 25 September. The route is fast and flat, catering for elite athletes chasing fast. times and as well as beginners looking to finish their first marathon. The route showcases the mountain, the sea, and all the major attractions of Cape Town.

Sprung! Alien Safari Worcester

…A celebration of spring, a weekend of enchantment, brighten your hearts, journey into possibilities. Alien Safari outdoor electronic music and productions provide a platform for freedom, interaction, exchange and artistic expression, bringing together people from all walks of life as one. Known for its slick production and cutting edge local and international acts, the event strives to promote awareness, conscious lifestyles, positivity.

Rugby World Cup 2011 fixtures

The Rugby World Cup is the premier international rugby union competition. The event is organised by the sport's governing body, the International Rugby Board (IRB), and is contested by the men's national teams. Here are all the Rugby World Cup 2011 fixtures:

RMB WineX Cape Town 2011

Cape wine enthusiasts must flag the 8th and 9th September for the annual RMB WineX Cape Town at the CTICC.

Franschhoek Uncorked festival

Say goodbye to the grey moods of winter and celebrate the arrival of spring by heading off to the beautiful village of Franschhoek over the weekend of the 3rd and 4th of September for the annual Franschhoek Uncorked festival.

Soweto wine fest set for record crowd

The upcoming Tops Soweto Wine Festival looks set to be the biggest of its kind yet, with organisers bracing for a record number of visitors.

Rob van Vuuren On Broadway

ROB VAN VUUREN LIVE is the latest award-winning stand-up comedy show written and performed by Rob van Vuuren who was, this year, once again identified by the Mail and Guardian as one of the 200 young South Africans you should take out to lunch. So yes he will accept free lunches.

Defending the Caveman

  Alan Committie is back in the record-breaking "date show" that explores the differences - and similarities - between the sexes.

Acoustic Sessions at Zula

Some of Cape Town's finest songwriters display their talent at Zula Bar.

Comedy Mondays at Zula

Support aspiring comics at the C.O.M.E at Zula Bar in Long Street each Monday night.

Activate - Carnival Court Backpackers

This is the earths audio magic. Bare feet pounding in unison. The army of dancers. This is Local Motion - the launch.

Koos Kombuis live @ Die boer

Koos Kombuis live @ Die boer, Vrydag 19de Augustus

Rafiki's Beer Pong League

Every Tuesday in August Rafiki's is hosting Cape Towns first ever Beer Pong League. Free beer on Entry!

Taxi Violence and The Plastics Video launch

Taxi Violence and The Plastics both have new videos to present to you so its been decided to launch them both on the same night.

Nandos comedy festival

15 Years of the Biggest laughs...

Hermanus Wine and Food Fair

Welcome to our world of wine! Wine Festivals are an experience for all who love fabulous wine accompanied by great food. The Hermanus Wine and Food Fair has all the above and located in the beautiful Hemel en Aarde Village, Hermanus.

OppiKoppi Festival

The 17th annual OppiKoppi Festival in Northam, Limpopo takes place from 5-7 August 2011.

Vineyard Hotel Rugby Special

Enjoy a fantastic rate, inclusive of breakfast and a complimentary glass of beer on arrival, when staying with us on super 15 and absa currie cup match days (when played at newlands).

Winter Specials at Pepenero Restaurant in Mouille Point

Pepenero's is a restaurant of distinction. Upmarket, exclusive, yet relaxed and casual. They offer urban glamour with an ocean twist. Come to the best eating experience in Cape Town this winter.

The Best 10 days of your Winter

The annual Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival is one of South Africa’s most popular festivals with huge appeal for sports lovers, families and those in search of a great party!

SA to host world’s richest golf event

South Africa will host its biggest golfing tournament yet when the multimillion-dollar World Golf Championship is played in the country in 2012. The event will draw the top 70 golfers from around the world, dwarfing South Africa’s current premier golfing tournament, the Nedbank Golf Challenge.  

Jazz festival brings stars to Cape Town

Proudly, and somewhat ambitiously, billed as “Africa’s grandest gathering”, the 2011 Cape Town International Jazz Festival is set to blow up a storm of sound in the Mother City on 25 and 26 March. Performances from a star-studded line-up of more than 40 top African and international jazz artists will set the festival’s five stages alight over the two days, and are expected to once again draw capacity crowds of nearly 35 000 domestic and visiting fans to Cape Town’s International Convention Centre.

Heineken Cape to Rio sets sail this month

The first three Saturdays in January will see plenty of yachting action in the Mother City as the Heineken Cape to Rio yacht race gets underway.

Synergy Live 2010

Dance the night away in the winelands and party like it was the last day on earth Blasting your eardrums with the amazing sights and sounds of booming beats, lights, dj’s and electric guitars strumming to their own rhythm Synergy Live 2009 created a legion of diehard fans waiting with anticipation for the spectacular that is Synergy Live 2010. Synergy Live 2010 promises to deliver three dance-packed summer days with the top international bands, electronic dance floors and more than 60 local acts at the legendary Boschendal Wine Estate, one party you definitely do not want to miss! If it’s hard hitting base that gets your heart thumping to the beat, the Electro-dome is exactly where you need to be. It’s where we’ve gathered the top local DJ’s, from all the best parties back home, under one dome. With all the sounds to satisfy the hungriest of festivalgoer’s, from Drum and Bass to Electro and Glitch, it’s the perfect place to let loose and go all out.

Sun City golf courses still top notch

Sun City occupies an ambiguous place in the minds of many South Africans. On the one hand, it symbolises glitz, glamour and family fun, while the architectural excesses of the Lost City complex represent hotel magnate Sol Kerzner's entrepreneurial daring. On the other hand, located in the former black homeland of Bophuthatswana, it has its origins in apartheid's Bantustan system. In recent years - as other casino complexes have sprung up around the country - it has been unable to escape the tawdriness often associated with gambling venues.  

South Africa Youth Travel Confederation attending International expo's

SAYTC will be attending two shows in September - the New York Metro Travel & Adventure Show and WYSTC hosted in Beijing. The DTI has kindly provided assistance, and 20 sponsored members will be attending each show. This is a great opportunity to showcase South Africa. Its the perfect place for International travelers wanting to know more about youth travel in South Africa.

Desmond Tutu urges you to braai on 24 September

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, also known as “the Arch” and also known as “the patron of Braai4Heritage” has made a public, explicit and direct appeal to all South African citizens to braai on 24 September.

Grahamstown National Arts Festival 2010

The Grahamstown National Arts Festival runs from the end of June to the beginning of July for between 8 to 10 days and is the most important event on the South African cultural calendar.

Masters of Rock back in South Africa

Old rockers never die... they just come to South Africa. So brace yourselves as Uriah Heep, Deep Purple and Wishbone Ash arrive here at the end of May to take you on a rocky trip down memory lane.

Historic rugby match for Soweto

South African rugby teams the Bulls and the Stormers will host both Super 14 semi-finals on Saturday, 22 May, with the showdown between the Bulls and New Zealand outfit the Crusaders guaranteed to make history because of the venue alone: Orlando Stadium in Soweto.

Indaba 2010

Why You Should Attend INDABA 2010 As we continue to say over, and over again – this year’s INDABA is going to be an incredible event where product-owners get to showcase their products to the international media in a big way AND where the media will get all the inside info on SA’s hot new attractions, establishments and experiences.

Karkloof Classic Mountain Biking Festival

The Karkloof Classic Mountain Biking Festival draws more than 3000 riders each year. In May 2010 this event will yet again be a highlight on the KwaZulu-Natal sporting calendar.

Natal Midlands Grape Crushing Festival

The Midlands Grape Crushing Festival on 25 April promises to be a messy highlight on the KwaZulu-Natal events calendar.

Pink Loerie Mardi Gras

The popular and very entertaining Pink Loeri Mardi Gras in the picturesque coastal town of Knysna on the Garden Route will entertain thousands of people in April this year.

Lamberts Bay Crayfish & Cultural Festival

Lamberts Bay on the Cape West Coast will be the proud host of the annual Lamberts Bay Crayfish and Cultural Festival from 22-24 April, a fun weekend filled with excellent seafood and live entertainment.

American rap star Canibus in Jo'burg

American rapper Canibus will perform at the popular Bassline Club in Johannesburg on the 2nd of April this year, a South African entertainment company has confirmed.

Newtown Festival ready to rock 2010

Newtown, the cultural hub  of Johannesburg, is hosting a festival for the duration of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in June, to show the world just what the City of Gold – and South Africa – has to offer.

Splashy Fen 2010!

This year's Splashy Fen Music Festival will take place from April 1 to April 5.

Joburg Art Fair showcase Africa's best

The third annual Joburg Art Fair will showcase the best in contemporary African art and design, with 23 Galleries and 11 Special Projects. The theme this year is "Art and Industry" and will profile collaborations between the arts and design in South Africa.

Big plans for Festival of Fame

The Festival of Fame, now heading into its eighth year, will be held from 15 to 20 March in the Braamfontein area in the city of Johannesburg.

Round the Rock hits Cape Wine Route

The OmmiBerg 'Round the Rock festival will be celebrated on 13 March 2010 in and around the town of Paarl in the heart of the Cape Wine Route.

Ramfest Cape Town

RAMfest has become a national pilgrimage. It’s time once again to journey headlong into the crazy world of RAMfest! Taking place on the 26, 27, 28th February this will be our 4th jaunt across the Solent and after what was certainly one of our most memorable events in 2009, 2010 is set to be our Year of the Spectacular. As ever, Audiomatik Events company has been working their socks off to collect together a cornucopia of truly staggering acts to blow all our minds!

Up The Creek Music Festival

One river, three stages, four days, more than 30 live music and comedy acts and 2000 festival goers with a passion for some of South Africa’s best music in common – get ready for Up the Creek 2010! From 5 – 7 February 2010, the usually quiet campsite close to Swellendam will once again be transformed into a slightly surreal spot of revelry, raging rock and soulful tunes, performances from another planet and shenanigans of the type that you can only pull off when you’re safely tucked in next to the mighty Breede River for four days.