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An exotic alternative to the original initiative in London's Regent's Park, Shakespeare in the Park features a different play every summer at Cape Town's Maynardville Open-Air Theatre. Picnics in the nearby park complete this cultural night out under the stars.

The Cape Town Dragon Boat Festival, held in Century City, attracts private and corporate teams of paddlers to battle it out on the water. The competition is open to both men and women.

Held at Cape Town International Convention Centre, the Design Indaba Expo is a multi-sector event, showcasing the finest in high-end, home-grown design talent since 2003. Film, fashion and graphic design are also featured.

Infecting The City is a performing arts festival held in Cape Town's streets and public spaces. Talented creative artists from around the world investigate a new theme every year through collaborative performance works, art installations, choreographed pieces and public interventions.

Cape Town Pride encompasses a launch cocktail party, fashion shows, sports events, films and some great parties. The focal point however is the main Pride Parade, which reaffirms the diversity and sense of togetherness within the local gay community.

Billed as a "national pilgrimage", RAMfest's five-day tour stops over in Cape Town, drawing music fans to Ostrich Ranch to party to the beats of UK, Australian and local heavy metal and rock bands. Certainly an alternative music festival.

The Cape Argus Pick 'n' Pay Cycle Tour is the biggest timed cycle tour in the world, attracting 35,000 international entrants. The 109km challenge around the beautiful Cape Peninsula provides great entertainment for spectators too.

KDay,  held at Val De Vie Wine and Polo Estate, one of the Cape’s most beautiful wine estates is an outdoor live music event not to be missed. It's the perfect opportunity to celebrate South African music with family and friends. 

The Cape Town Carnival is a community project, born to celebrate diversity through the arts. Themed Rhythm, Roots & Boots, the carnival kicks off with a fashion show, followed by balls, street dancing, beach parties and a concluding floats parade.

Cape Town's annual arts festival sets the city alight with the best in South African and international music, performing arts, comedy, spoken word and visual arts. Committed to bringing the arts to the masses, most festival events are free.

African and international artists perform during the annual Cape Town International Jazz Festival at the International Convention Centre. Workshops, photographic exhibitions and a free community concert in Green Market Square complement the main event.

Held within the spectacular Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens in Cape Town, the outdoor Summer Concerts take place every Sunday from November/December until April. Bring a blanket and combine a picnic with live rock and jazz music.

Taking place in and around Cape Town, the Absa Cape Epic is a challenging eight-stage cycle race. It requires riders to cycle through vineyards, semi-desert vegetation, rugged mountain terrain and some smooth forest tracks.

A puppetry and visual performance event, Cape Town's Out The Box Festival is the largest of its kind in Africa. Puppets from around the world interact with audiences, animating venues such as the Little Theatre, Labia and Gardens Commercial.

Billed as "the world's most beautiful marathon", the Two Oceans Marathon in Cape Town features the Ultra Marathon (56km/35 miles), a standard half marathon of 21.1km and two shorter fun runs. All races offer magnificent views of the Cape Peninsula.

Exploring the diversity of the arts community in South Africa, Spier Contemporary is a large-scale national exhibition and competition for artists from all walks of life. Paintings, installations, performances and other works are exhibited at Cape Town City Hall.

Held at Cape Town International Convention Centre, Decorex brings a unique blend of new concepts and fine collections to the South African décor and design scene. The multi-award-winning event aims to stimulate imaginations and drive innovation within the industry.

The Cape Times V&A Waterfront Wine Affair at Cape Town's Victoria and Alfred Waterfront showcases the wares of around 75 local wineries. From top-notch estates to boutique wineries, visitors have the chance to experience several wine routes in one go.

Held at selected taverns and eateries around Cape Town, the iTownship Wine Festival uncorks the emerging black wine market and unites township entrepreneurs and small businesses. Wine tastings are accompanied by a selection of arts and crafts from township artists.

The Good Food and Wine Show brings the best in South African cuisine to Cape Town International Convention Centre. The event pinpoints global culinary trends, attracting international chefs, professional cocktail makers and up to 50,000 food and wine enthusiasts.

The annual Cape Town Book Fair draws thousands of publishers, writers and readers to the city's International Convention Centre. Visit to find rare editions, get books signed by authors or attend launches.

Encounters is the annual South African International Documentary Film Festival, featuring screenings, panel discussions and workshops for aspiring filmmakers. The event is held at Cape Town's NU Metro, within the V&A Waterfront.

The award-winning Vodacom Funny Festival returns to the Baxter Theatre in Cape Town, presenting stand-up comedy from some of the best local and international performers. The five-week event is hosted by Cape Town's favourite son, Marc Lottering.

Held at Cape Town's Good Hope Centre, the World of Dogs, Cats and Pets Exhibition celebrates all furry (and feathery) things, attracting pet lovers and professional breeders. Children will particularly enjoy the Canine Good Citizen and Agility and Obedience shows.

Cape Town Fashion Week sees haute couture creations floating past a large audience at the city's International Convention Centre. This is Africa's largest gathering of fashion talent, showcasing what is set to turn heads in spring.

The Nando's International Comedy Festival is South Africa's biggest comedy event offering three weeks of laughter. This marathon of hysterics takes place in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.  

The Nando's International Comedy Festival is South Africa's biggest comedy event offering three weeks of laughter. This marathon of hysterics takes place in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.  

The Nando's International Comedy Festival is South Africa's biggest comedy event offering three weeks of laughter. This marathon of hysterics takes place in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.  

The Nando's International Comedy Festival is South Africa's biggest comedy event offering three weeks of laughter. This marathon of hysterics takes place in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.  

The Nando's International Comedy Festival is South Africa's biggest comedy event offering three weeks of laughter. This marathon of hysterics takes place in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.  

The Nando's International Comedy Festival is South Africa's biggest comedy event offering three weeks of laughter. This marathon of hysterics takes place in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.  

Baba Indaba, meaning "baby news", is South Africa's leading consumer exhibition on absolutely everything for the little ones. There are five editions per year, with the July one taking place at Cape Town International Convention Centre.

The Nando's International Comedy Festival is South Africa's biggest comedy event offering three weeks of laughter. This marathon of hysterics takes place in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.  

The Nando's International Comedy Festival is South Africa's biggest comedy event offering three weeks of laughter. This marathon of hysterics takes place in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.  

The Nando's International Comedy Festival is South Africa's biggest comedy event offering three weeks of laughter. This marathon of hysterics takes place in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.  

The kids will love meeting Barney and his friends at The Baby Expo, South Africa's most popular parenting expo with four editions per year. Shows, competitions, product launches and workshops complete the programme.

The kids will love meeting Barney and his friends at The Baby Expo, South Africa's most popular parenting expo with four editions per year. Shows, competitions, product launches and workshops complete the programme.

The kids will love meeting Barney and his friends at The Baby Expo, South Africa's most popular parenting expo with four editions per year. Shows, competitions, product launches and workshops complete the programme.

The Crazy Store Table Mountain Challenge is a 35km run around Cape Town's flat-roof mountain. The fynbos-adorned route can be tackled solo or split between friends into shorter and more manageable stretches.

The South African Society of Artists presents its Annual Exhibition at Cape Town's Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. Opened by Hazel Soan, international watercolourist and BBC arts presenter, the exhibition showcases and sells exceptional artworks by established and emerging local talent.

The Outsurance Gun Run is a popular half marathon that winds its way through the heart of Cape Town, starting and finishing at Hamiltons Rugby Club in Green Point. There is plenty of post-race entertainment for both participants and spectators.

Ratanga Junction in Century City is the venue for the Cape Town Diwali Festival, a celebration of Hindu culture through ceremony and glamour. Diwali, popularly known as the Festival of Lights, is an important festival in Hinduism.

The Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape Town is home to the annual Baxter Dance Festival, showcasing exquisite works by established dance companies and choreographers. A fringe events programme for emerging talent runs on the final day.

The kids will love meeting Barney and his friends at The Baby Expo, South Africa's most popular parenting expo with four editions per year. Shows, competitions, product launches and workshops complete the programme at Cape Town International Convention Centre.

The kids will love meeting Barney and his friends at The Baby Expo, South Africa's most popular parenting expo with four editions per year. Shows, competitions, product launches and workshops complete the programme.

The kids will love meeting Barney and his friends at The Baby Expo, South Africa's most popular parenting expo with four editions per year. Shows, competitions, product launches and workshops complete the programme.

The kids will love meeting Barney and his friends at The Baby Expo, South Africa's most popular parenting expo with four editions per year. Shows, competitions, product launches and workshops complete the programme.

An international poetry and theatre festival taking place simultaneously in Cape Town and Johannesburg delivers original, diverse and cutting-edge shows. From hip-hop theatre to performance poetry, Urban Voices offers art aficionados an intellectual challenge.

Making the most of the mighty south-easter, Cape Town's annual International Kite Festival presents spectacular shows by local and international teams, including Japan, the USA, India, Malaysia and China. Live entertainment and kite-making workshops complement the programme.

The Out In Africa South African Gay & Lesbian Film Festival originally coincided with the election of Nelson Mandela as President. It showcases the best gay and lesbian cinema first in Johannesburg, then at Cape Town's Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.