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Celebrate Heritage Month by exploring the culture, history, food and traditions that make Cape Town unique.

Heritage Month 2026: Things to do in Cape Town

From Heritage Day events and community braais to walking tours, comedy and South African food experiences, here are Cape Town activities to consider in September 2026.

Goema, Klopse & Memory brings Cape Town’s musical and cultural traditions into focus through photography and sound.
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‘Cape Rhythm’ brings goema, Klopse and Cape Town memory to Company’s Garden

Melany Ismail’s outdoor exhibition ‘Cape Rhythm: Goema, Klopse & Memory’ forms part of the Cape Town Photography Festival, running from 2–26 September 2026 under the theme “Truth”.

The Good Table returns to the city centre this month, raising funds for charity.

Join The Good Table: A communal dining experience for charity at The Gin Bar

Experience a delightful evening of food, wine, and community at The Good Table event on August 25, supporting Ladles of Love. Enjoy a specially crafted menu by renowned chef Marn…

TARGET: Robben Island

Robben Island defends plan to turn guards’ houses into accommodation

Discover how the Robben Island Museum is repurposing former guard houses into tourist accommodation, aiming to balance heritage preservation with sustainable tourism

Veteran journalist and author Shafiq Morton, signs The Circle of the Saints book for Stellenbosch University Phd student Widaad Sirkhotte, from Rondebosch East.

Uncovering the legacy of the Cape Muslim community in The Circle of Saints

Uncover the spiritual legacy and resilience of the Cape Muslim community at the launch of The Circle of Saints, highlighting themes of political exile and identity.

Mother City Vibes contributors MJ and the Camissa Knights, from left, Peter Ndlala on bass guitar, George Werner on keyboard and arrangement, composer Mansoor Jaffer on guitar, Uviwe Caso on guitar, Muneeb Hermans on trumpet, and Carlo Fabe on drums.

Mansoor Jaffer’s 'Mother City Vibes': A celebration of Cape Town’s musical heritage

Experience the vibrant sound of Cape Town with 'Mother City Vibes,' an original composition by Mansoor Jaffer that has captivated audiences worldwide. Blending Cape jazz and…

The Kramer and Petersen families share a warm moment with the public at the Nelson Mandela statue before the Freedom of the City ceremony at City Hall, hosted by Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis

Freedom of the City to celebrate the legacy of Taliep Petersen and David Kramer

Experience the heartfelt tribute as Cape Town honours the late Taliep Petersen and David Kramer with the Freedom of the City Award, celebrating their lasting impact on the city's…

Ajay Lalu with his new book titled,  A Mountain Divides.

Explore Ajay Lalu's debut book on the vibrant Kaapse Klopse culture

Fine art photographer Ajay Lula invites readers to explore the vibrant and resilient memories of the Kaapse Klopse in his debut book, A Mountain Divides. This heartfelt work…

Hundreds gathered at Artscape Theatre to celebrate the artists and visionaries shaping the Western Cape’s cultural heartbeat.

Celebrating Cape Town's culture

Hundreds of artists and cultural leaders gathered at Artscape Theatre for the annual Cultural Awards, celebrating those shaping the Western Cape’s creative spirit. Honourees…

The public are encouraged to make blood donation part of Heritage Month

WCBS urges the public to make blood donation part of Heritage Month

Join the Western Cape Blood Service's campaign this Heritage Month and discover how your blood donation can save lives. Embrace the theme 'Giving Is in My Blood' and make a…

Munifa Canterbury, organiser of the Bo-Kaap Experience, with partners Jacky Poking from the Bailey Family Foundation and her daughter Kirsten Poking of No Womxn Left Behind, at the Schotsche Kloof Civic Centre on Sunday, July 6.

Experience Bo-Kaap: Local tourism and cultural heritage

Tourism businesses and associates were able to showcase their services and products during The Bo-kaap experience at the Schotsche Kloof civic centre on Sunday, July 6.

Pictured in front is Phakiso Mokwena, from Reclaim the City. From left, are Aphiwe Ngalo, Jens Horber, both from Ndifuna Ukwazi, Sheila Madikane and Tembeka Matomela, both from Reclaim the City.

Tafelberg site still a talking point

The Tafelberg school site in Sea Point, now known as 353 Main Road, has been vacant for 15 years. Recent community discussions aim to shape its future as a potential site for…

The Slave Route Challenge will take place this Sunday in the city bowl.

Expect road closures for the Slave Route Challenge in Cape Town

About 8000 participants is expected to partake in the historic race.

Letter to the editor

Could the quarry be a decoy for development?

De Waterkant resident expresses concerns over the proposed quarry redevelopment and car park, questioning why the green space will also be redeveloped.

A public participation process is currently underway for interested and affected parties to give input on how to preserve the historic well found in Bo-Kaap.

Discovery of historic well in Bo-Kaap welcomed

Bo-Kaap residents want historic well to be the centre piece of new market.

Cecellia Williams, the last of the older generation of flower sellers at the iconic Trafalgar Place flower market, has died at 83.

End of a season at Trafalgar Place

The last of the older generation of flower sellers at the historic Adderley Street market, Cecellia Williams, dies at 83.

About 200 people gathered to break their fast on Bree Street on Sunday for the first time in over six decades.

Boeka on Bree Street

People gather to break their fast and reclaim space for the first time in 60 years.

Soraya Martheze holding up the name of the street where she once lived during the 59th commemoration of the District Six forced removals.

Doccie tells story of returning D6 woman

“This is part of my legacy, and I want to encourage the youth to always remember where they come from,” says Soraya Martheze who is the subject of a short documentary about her…

The Labour Corps Memorial at the Company’s Garden was inaugurated by Her Royal Highness Princess Anne last Wednesday.

Black World War I servicemen honoured with memorial in Company’s Garden

A new memorial in the Company’s Garden honours more than 1 700 black servicemen who served and died with the Military Labour Corps during World War I and had no known graves. “We…

The Good Hope Centre

Register to be updated on future Good Hope Centre developments

The City of Cape Town has launched a pre-registration process ahead of the public participation to kick off the journey to revitalise the iconic Good Hope Centre property. The…