CAPE TOWN’S FEBRUARY EVENTS FIESTA
Cape Town continues to take advantage of the beautiful summer weather with yet another bustling events calendar during the month of love.
The City of Cape Town is providing support to at least 21 events taking place in the Mother City this February.
Cape Town 10s
South Africa’s biggest social sport and lifestyle event, the Cape Town 10s, kicks off an exciting month of events on Friday, 2 February 2024.
The two-day festival features six sporting codes including rugby, netball, dodgeball, padel, water polo and a 5km charity run on Saturday morning.
When all the games are done, participants will wind down with the help of 15 live music acts across three different stages, including Jack Parow, Spoegwolf, Fokofpolisiekar and DJ PH.
- When: 2 – 3 February
- Where: Green Point Common Shared Fields
- Ticket: Quicket
KKKA Kaapse Klopse Competitions
Also taking place this month are there KKKA Kaapse Klopse Competitions at the Athlone Stadium.
Featuring various minstrel troupes affiliated to the Kaapse Klopse Karnival Association, the event will transform one of Cape Town’s iconic venues into a mosaic of colour, dance and music.
- When: 3 February
- Where: Athlone Stadium
- Ticket: Computicket
Betway SA20
On the same day, local cricket franchise MI Cape Town will be hoping to boost its chances of getting into the Betway SA20 league playoffs when they take on the Pretoria Capitals at Newlands, at 13:30.
The match is almost sold out but you can still get tickets to that game here.
- When: 3 February
- Where: Newlands Cricket Ground
- Ticket: Betway SA20
Tickets for the SA20 league playoffs are also selling fast. Cape Town is also set to host the tournament’s season 2 final on 10 February in a partnership between the City of Cape Town and the SA20 League. The final is already sold out but you still can catch the action on Supersport Cricket
Maynardville Open-Air Festival
This February, discover the magic of live performances, outdoor cultural events, and our rich artistic heritage at the Maynardville Open-Air Festival.
As the leading open-air theatre in Cape Town, we invite you to experience extraordinary live performances that transcend boundaries and leave lasting impressions. Maynardville’s unique 700-seater wooded theatre offers a serene setting where you can bask in natural beauty while indulging in pre-show culinary delights.
Romeo & Juliet is the timeless classic chosen for this year’s festival, directed by the award-winning Geoffrey Hyland. The play is accompanied by concerts from the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, Cape Town Opera and A Night at the Musicals, featuring beloved songs from iconic musicals.
- When: until 25 February
- Where: Maynardville Theatre, Maynardville Park
- Ticket: Quicket
Investec Cape Town Art Fair
Featuring over 375 artists from four continents and with over 100 leading galleries participating, the Investec Cape Town Art Fair is the largest art fair on the African continent which brings the international art world together.
With 24 events across various venues over three days, the art fair will cut across aspects of the artistic experience including high quality exhibitions, discussions, awards, and tours exploring Cape Town’s vibrant art and culture.
- When: 15 – 18 February
- Where: CTICC
- Ticket: Webtickets
International Public Art Festival
The International Public Arts Festival(IPAF) gives residents and visitors an opportunity to explore Cape Town through public art.
For five days, the Company’s Garden is transformed into an open-air art space with large-scale artwork installations, pop up performances at the festival hub and busking.
While most of the festival activities are free to the public, the festival is offering guided public art tours from R70 per person, allowing tour groups to explore some of Cape Town’s best street murals.
- When: 14 – 18 February
- Where: Company’s Garden
- Ticket: Quicket
Seafood & Jazz Festival
End the summer racing season off in style with a festival of filled with stellar racing, live jazz entertainment, and a gastronomic feast of seafood and sushi.
A perfect fusion of the smooth jazz notes, delicious seafood and heart-pounding horseracing.
Gates open at 11am with limited space available. Admission is absolutely free with access passes.
- When: 24 February
- Where: Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse
- Ticket: Free access pass on Webtickets
You can also look forward to these events this February include:
- 5 – 11 February – Bain’s Cape Town Open
- 5 – 8 February – Mining Indaba
- 7 -9 February – Solar Power Africa
- 10 February – Gryphon 99er Cycle Tour
- 13 – 15 February – Cape Town Ladies Open
- 20 – 22 February – Ocean Innovation Grand Summit
- 21 – 23 February – Africa’s Green Economy Summit
- 25 February – Free Athlone Nantes Concert