While summer begins to wind down in Cape Town, the events calendar is only heating up, with a lineup of epic events celebrating culture, art, music, and food.
This March, the Mother City is bursting with unforgettable experiences, from a colourful carnival and world-class jazz and music festivals to laugh-out-loud comedy shows and captivating theatre productions.
Here is your ultimate guide to Cape Town in March 2026:
Bree Street Sunday Market
1, 15, 29 March 
Clarke’s at 133 Bree Street
Enjoy a slow Sunday morning with local creatives at the Bree Street Sunday Market, held alongside the car-free Bree Street Sundays, a pedestrian-friendly activation in Cape Town’s CBD that transforms Bree and Shortmarket Streets into a lively social hub. Gather at Clarke’s from 10am-3pm for great food, browsing, and networking. More information here.
Vegan Goods Market
1 March The Range, Tokai
The Vegan Goods Market brings together over 50 vendors offering delicious plant-based food, refreshing drinks, and cruelty-free home and body products. Add live music from local artists and a relaxed outdoor setting, and you’ve got the perfect Sunday outing for conscious food lovers. More information here.
Boeka on Bree
1 March Between Shortmarket and Castle streets
The second annual Boeka on Bree kicks off at 6:30 pm, honouring the rich history of the Muslim community that has called the inner-city home since the late 1700s. Guests are invited to enjoy soup, dates, and water while taking part in a short prayer service and a historical talk. Bring a mat and something to share. Boeka on Bree is part of Bree St Sundays and is proudly hosted in collaboration with MSA Union, Radio 786, Cape Family Research Forum, AwqafSA, Salt River Heritage Society, Community Chess, Madina Institute, and Young Urbanists. Visit Young Urbanists Instagram page for more information.
Oh So 2000’s Sunday Street Fest
1 March Constitution Street, Harringtons Lounge, District Nightclub
Three venues. One street. Non-stop energy. Oh So 2000’s is taking over the streets for a Sunday daytime party. Think 2000s hip-hop and R&B anthems blasting from every corner — Usher, 50 Cent, Missy Elliott, Ashanti, Nelly, Destiny’s Child, Ja Rule, Beyoncé, Pharrell Williams vibes all day and night. Get your tickets via Quicket.
Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts
1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 March Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
It’s the grand finale of Summer, and Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts has 5 epic shows featuring some of the country’s top acts. The line-up includes Derek Gripper and The Kyle Sheperd Trio (1 March), Matthew Mole (8th), Thandiswa Mazwai (15th), Will Linley and Ben Rodrigues (22nd), and The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra and Rob Van Vuuren – Peter and the Wolf (29th). Get your tickets via Webtickets.
Coniston Garden Tour
5-7 March Muizenberg Park
Step into the prize-winning Coniston Garden and experience a beautiful morning immersed in nature, while also discovering the fynbos restoration work taking place in Muizenberg Park. Begin with a gentle 30-minute walk through Muizenberg Park, followed by a one-hour guided tour of the Coniston Garden. The experience concludes with tea and delicious home bakes. The cost is R250 per person (100% of the proceeds go to the Fynbos Restoration Project). To book, WhatsApp John Venn on 067 382 4260 with your preferred date and time.
Spier Light Art
6 March- 6 April Spier Wine Farm
Spier Light Art returns to Spier from 6 March until 6 April 2026. Set among vineyards, the dam, river, and our historic buildings, the exhibition explores how light shapes memory, place, power, and possibility. Walk along winding pathways as artworks emerge from the night in playful, poetic, and provocative ways.
Entry to Spier Light Art is free, but booking is essential. This year, we’ve also introduced additional ticketed food experiences, so you can plan your evening, whether that’s a burger, pizza, picnic, or relaxed sit-down dinner. Book here.
Kingdom of Ubuntu – The Musical in Concert
6-7 March Artscape, Opera House
Experience a powerful Afro-epic musical journey that fuses live orchestra, African choir, dance, ritual, and storytelling. Set in a mythical African kingdom, this extraordinary concert celebrates unity across diverse clans, languages, and rhythms, while exploring timeless themes of love, betrayal, power, and leadership. When an exiled heir returns to claim the throne, the kingdom faces a pivotal choice: destruction or Ubuntu. The Kingdom of Ubuntu features South Africa’s most celebrated artists, including Mbuso Khoza, Ann Masina, Mbulelo Grootboom, Dizu Plaatjies, Bongiwe Nakani, and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra. Book via Webtickets.
Streetscapes Garden Market
7 March Streetscapes Vredehoek Garden, Rugley Rd corner Upper Buitenkant St, Vredehoek
Spend your Saturday morning exploring the Streetscapes Garden Market, a community hub for fresh produce, unique finds and local creativity. Enjoy fresh seasonal produce and organic compost, discover plants and garden treasures, delicious food and beverages, handmade crafts, home décor and thrift fashion, and plenty of unique, one-of-a-kind finds. Details here.
Kurt Schoonraad presents Funny Side Up
7 March Die Boer Restaurant Durbanville
Everyone’s favourite funny man, Kurt Schoonraad, returns to the stage with his latest one-man show, Funny Side Up. In this laugh-out-loud performance, he takes audiences on a hilarious ride through the quirks and chaos of modern life, from everyday frustrations to finding the lighter side of a fast-changing world.Expect sharp wit, relatable stories, bold observations and plenty of classic Kurt charm. Book your tickets here.
Cape Town Cycle Tour
8 March Grand Parade
Recognised as one of the world’s largest timed mass-participation cycling events, the Cape Town Cycle Tour continues to attract cyclists from across the globe to experience the beauty of the Cape on two wheels. The 109 km route takes riders around the Cape Peninsula, passing through Bakoven, Camps Bay, Clifton, and Sea Point.
Tasting Under the Stars
12 March Durbanville Wine Valley
Wine lovers, raise a glass to Harvest 2026 at the much-anticipated Tasting Under the Stars. Rather than a single central festival, this event sees each participating wine farms curate its own harvest-inspired event, forming part of a series of celebrations marking the end of harvest in the region.
Participating cellars include Canto, D’Aria, De Grendel, Diemersdal, Groot Phesantekraal, Klein Roosboom and Maastricht Wines, among others. For more information, visit here.
Nora En Pure presents Purified
13 March Cabo Beach Club
Nora En Pure is bringing her iconic deep house grooves to the Mother City for an unforgettable night of music, sun, and waves. She’ll be joined by Monkey Safari, Chris Luno, Polar Inc, and Cornelius SA for a lineup that will keep you dancing till the stars come out. Grab your tickets and tables now via Howler.
Pretty Woman: The Musical
From 19 March Artscape Opera House
For the very first time, Pretty Woman: The Musical is coming to South Africa! Based on the iconic 1990 film starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, this stage adaptation features music by Grammy Award-winner Bryan Adams and direction and choreography by Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell. A global smash hit; the show is a dazzling celebration of love, laughter, and nostalgia, guaranteed to captivate audiences of all ages. Don’t miss it, it’s running until 19 April 2026! Book tickets via Ticketmaster.
Cape Town Carnival
21 March Green Point Fanwalk
Cape Town Carnival turns sweet 16 this year, and it’s bigger and better than ever! Themed “Follow your heART”, the Carnival promises a spectacle of hand-crafted floats, intricate costumes, dance groups, and live performances from powerhouse artists like Zolani Mahola, Anslin Gysman, and DJ Ready D. Hundreds of performers, musicians, and community groups, including the ever-popular City of Cape Town Firefighters, will light up the route. More details here.
Corona Sunsets Festival
21 March The Glen Country Club, Clifton
The Corona Sunsets Festival is back in the Mother City this month, from 12pm to 11pm, bringing a full day of music and vibes. Dance to an electrifying lineup featuring Purple Disco Machine, DJ Kent, LiquidDeep, Ndlovu Youth Choir, Sun-EL Musician, Zakes Bantwini, Mila-Rose, Msaki, Roz B2B Housewife, BlaqKongo, and Meek. An event you don’t want to miss! Book your tickets via Howler.
DHL Stormers vs Dragons, Edinburgh
22 and 28 March DHL Stadium
This March, rugby fans are in for a thrill as the DHL Stormers take to the field in two of the month’s most eagerly awaited clashes. On 22 March, they go head-to-head with the Dragons, followed by another epic showdown against Edinburgh on 28 March. Get your tickets
Cape Town International Jazz Festival
27 and 28 March Cape Town International Convention Centre
The Cape Town International Jazz Festival is an annual Cape Town event at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The event brings together artists and jazz lovers from all over the world. The lineup is a mix of hot, up-and-coming musicians, local flavour, and big international names, including Jacob Collier, Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse, Nduduzo Makhathini, The Yussef Dayes Experience, and Salomão Soares. For more information, visit here.
Montreux Jazz Festival
27-29 March Huguenot Monument, Franschhoek
The first-ever Montreux Jazz Festival in Franschhoek promises two unforgettable days of music, art, food, and wine. Inspired by the festival on Lake Geneva, this event celebrates music in all its forms. Performances will light up The Arches from lunchtime to midnight and Jazz Village from 3 pm to midnight on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, the festival slows down with the Sunday Slowdown, featuring intimate music experiences scattered throughout the village along the scenic Montreux Mile. For the full lineup and ticket information, visit Montreux Jazz Festival’s website.
Phola Cape Town
29 March Cabo Beach Club
South Africa’s most premium daytime lifestyle event is back, and this time, PHOLA closes off the summer season with a 10/10 show you don’t want to miss. Expect world-class music in one of Cape Town’s most stunning settings. The line-up includes TKZee, Amaroto, Kentphonik, Kelvin Momo, Morda, Shakes & Les B2B Uncool MC. Get your tickets via Howler.
Social Chess Club
Every Wednesday Fool’s Gold Social Bar
Chess lovers, it’s time to make your move. Every Wednesday from 5–9pm, this Stellenbosch bar transforms into a buzzing social chess club. Your perfect midweek gambit, expect open boards, sharp tactics, and friendly competition as players go head-to-head, testing their strategy from opening move to endgame. More details here.
The post What’s On In Cape Town In March 2026 appeared first on Cape Town Tourism.
