Summer is here, the sun is out, and Cape Town’s social calendar is teeming with a variety of events to choose from. This trendy, arty and outdoors-oriented city comes alive in the summer, and whether it be live music, theatre, wining or dining, there is a festival for you.
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Get ready for an incredible evening of South African rock nostalgia by the sea. The Bay Harbour Market BIG Gigs series presents the Arno Carstens Trio with John Battersby Band on Saturday, 1 November. Hosted inside the vibrant Bay Harbour Market, this high-energy show includes top-notch music, great food stalls, local craft drinks and a lively crowd. You can get there easily with our Blue Mini Peninsula Tour. Hop off at Stop 25 and stroll right into the market for the show. Make a full day of it by combining the concert with our Cape Town Bus + Harbour Lunch experience earlier in the afternoon – relax with fresh seafood and harbour views before the music begins. No parking stress, no long drives. Just pure coastal fun.
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Start your engines! The Killarney Motor Show roars back on Sunday, 2 November, and it is the biggest motoring event in the Western Cape. Expect drifting, spinning, race car displays, karting, live music, food trucks, funfair rides and more than 2,000 exhibits — from exotics to muscle cars.
Get there the easy way: Take the Red City Tour or Blue Mini Peninsula Tour to the V&A Waterfront (Stop 1) or Camps Bay (Stop 8), then connect to Killarney Raceway. Skip traffic, enjoy the city first, then head for adrenaline.
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Culture lovers, the Silo District at the V&A Waterfront is your creative hub this November. From contemporary music sessions to outdoor activations in the plaza, the district buzzes with life. While you are there, don’t miss a visit to Zeitz MOCAA, Africa’s leading contemporary art museum — housed in an architectural masterpiece.
Take the Red City Tour to Stop 1: V&A Waterfront, and the Silo District is just a 5-minute walk away. Combine art, food and harbour views in one inspiring day.
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The All Time Classics Motor Show returns to the V&A Waterfront’s Silo District, showcasing rare and iconic cars beautifully restored by passionate collectors. From timeless 60s cruisers to roaring V12 supercars, this FREE event is a must for car lovers.
Arrive in style on board our Classic Bus Tour, which departs from the Waterfront and loops along the Atlantic coastline — perfect for making this event a full-day outing with sea views and sunshine.
Free picks for November
November brings exciting events across the city, including the Arno Carstens live show at Bay Harbour Market in Hout Bay, the Killarney Motor Show, the V&A Waterfront Record Fair, and the Cape Town Festive Lights Switch-On. There are also family-friendly options like the Trash Bash Beach Cleanup and Green Point parkrun. All of these are accessible using City Sightseeing tours.
Yes. Many November events happen along or close to our Red City Tour and Blue Mini Peninsula Tour routes. You can hop on and hop off throughout the day, making it easy to attend events without worrying about parking or traffic.
Yes, plenty. Great free events include the Cape Town Festive Lights Switch-On in the CBD, the Trash Bash beach cleanup at Lagoon Beach, the Rondebosch Potters Market, the V&A Waterfront Record Fair, and the Green Point parkrun held every Saturday. Most of these can be reached using City Sightseeing routes or short connections from them.
Use the Blue Mini Peninsula Tour to reach Hout Bay for the Bay Harbour concert, while the Red City Tour is best for the V&A Waterfront, Silo District, Cape Town CBD, and Green Point events. You can also connect from the routes to nearby areas like Rondebosch and Milnerton.
Definitely. Many events are close to Cape Town’s top attractions, so you can explore sights like Table Mountain, Camps Bay, or Kirstenbosch during the day and hop off later for an event like the Festive Lights Switch-On or Harbour Market live music. That’s the benefit of travelling with City Sightseeing — one ticket, full flexibility.
