New earth, wild blossoms and salty scents carried along the Atlantic breeze. Fresh, fleeting and unmistakably Cape Town.
Upcoming events to look forward to…
• Loeries Creative Week – Definitely the largest gathering of its kind in the region, this event brings together the best in the creative industry, for a festival of networking, and a celebration and recognition of great work. Comprising of awards evenings, masterclasses, seminars and workshops, and several partner and agency events, there will be a number of experiences to dive into. From the 4th until the 9th of October, 2026, at Cape Town City Hall and The Homecoming Centre.
• Voices of the Ages – Voices of the Ages is a curated concert series presented by Elvis Sibeko Studios in association with the Artscape, celebrating artists whose music carries memory, identity and hope across generations. At the Artscape Theatre from the 8th until the 10th of October, 2026.
• New World Young Voices – Under the baton of Brandon Phillips, the University of Cape Town (UCT) Symphony Orchestra collaborates with the Cape Town Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (CPYO) in a programme spanning contemporary and Romantic masterworks. The concert culminates in one of the world’s most beloved masterworks, Dvorák’s mighty Ninth Symphony, ‘From the New World’, at Cape Town City Hall – around the corner from Labotessa – on the 13th of October, 2026.
• Our Bodies Remember – A double bill by Jazzart Dance Theatre’s 2026 Artistic Residents, featuring two new works, Unveil by Chesney Stanfield and Ancient Souls by Lihle Mfene. Together, these contemporary dance works explore themes of awakening, memory, and transformation. At the Artscape from the 15th of October, 2026.
• Cape Town International Kite Festival – The Cape Town International Kite Festival transforms the Mother City’s skies into a breathtaking celebration of colour, creativity and community, on the 24th and 25th of October, 2026, Cape Town.
• Proteas Men Vs Australia – The international cricket season hits the Mother City with the reigning ICC World Test Champions Proteas Men taking on long-time rivals Australia in test action. For all sporting enthusiasts, this is a great day out at the Newlands Cricket Ground, resting around the ankles of Table Mountain, from the 27th until the 31st of October, 2026.
• FAME Week Africa – For all of the Cape Town creatives out there, this is an extraordinary event at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, from the 28th until the 30th of October, 2026. FAME brings together co-related events focusing on the major creative economies, including film, television, animation, music, fashion and entertainment technology. Providing a powerful platform to bring culture, talent and all of the stories to the forefront.
• Dracula – Inspired by Bram Stoker’s iconic tale, this electrifying production draws audiences into a world of obsession, desire and supernatural power. Nixon’s Dracula is renowned for its cinematic sweep, Gothic intensity and physically charged choreography that pushes dancers to thrilling extremes. At the Artscape from the 28th of October, 2026.
Labotessa…A Marvel in the Mother City
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