May

---

Indaba
12 - 15 May 2012 Durban ICC
INDABA is one of the largest tourism marketing events on the African calendar and one of the top three ‘must visit’ events of its kind on the global calendar. It showcases the widest variety of Southern Africa's best tourism products, and attracts international visitors and media from across the world. For two years in a row, INDABA has won the award for Africa’s best travel and tourism show. INDABA is a four day trade event that attracts well over 13000 delegates from the travel tourism and related industries.

Cape Food and Wine Show
24 - 27 May CTICC
A 2 week festival of fine food and wine that has something to tantalize everyone's taste buds. The festival includes a taste showcase at the Cape Town International Convention Centre featuring top international chefs and local food personalities.

Rob Caskie
31 May 2012 One&Only Cape Town
Rob Caskie is a renowned lecturer and public speaker specialising in talks about the famous 1879 Anglo Zulu War. Rob delivers his talks with a balanced view of both sides, with unrivalled passion & enthusiasm, that you can't but help feel as if you are in the middle of these historic battles! Rob Caskie will be presenting talks on the Zulu Wars at One&Only Cape Town.

Click here for details of event

June

---

Vodacom Funny Festival – Comedy Shows
TBC Baxter Theatre
For an evening of laughter and magical entertainment, don’t miss the Vodacom Funny Festival at the Baxter Theatre Centre. From magic to juggling and comedy to excellent musical talents, the festival showcases a variety of acts to keep you entertained. The performers hail from all over the world, as well as South Africa. Featuring both local and international stand-up comedians and speciality acts, this festival is the only comedy event in Cape Town to be awarded the Cape of Greats insignia.

Rob Caskie
6 June 2012 One&Only Cape Town
Rob Caskie is a renowned lecturer and public speaker specialising in talks about the famous 1879 Anglo Zulu War. Rob delivers his talks with a balanced view of both sides, with unrivalled passion & enthusiasm, that you can't but help feel as if you are in the middle of these historic battles! Rob Caskie will be presenting talks on the Zulu Wars at One&Only Cape Town.

Click here for details of event

Wacky Wine Weekend
7 - 10 June 2012 Robertson
Join thousands of wine lovers at South Africa's biggest regional wine festival, the Wacky Wine Weekend in the beautiful Robertson Wine Valley. With 50 wineries showcasing their wines, visitors can expect even more festivity and celebration!

Roxette Concert
8 June 2012
Roxette, the Swedish duo of Marie Fredriksson and Per Gessle, are a seductive mix of romantic ballads and smart pop with tongue-in-cheek lyrics. After their last tour in May 2011, Roxette has once again made their way into the hearts of thousands of South Africans! Roxette is ready to rock on with their highly anticipated 2012 South African tour. It is a show not to be missed!

Youth Day
16 June 2012

Father’s Day
17 June 2012

Baxter Dance Festival
27 Jun - 2 July 2012 Baxter Theatre
The Baxter Dance Festival, aims to provide both emerging and established dance companies and choreographers with an opportunity to present their work. It is the perfect environment to experience and see work by established professionals, as well as exciting up-and-coming dance practitioners.

July

---

Franschhoek Bastille Festival
16 - 17 July 2012 Franschoek
Franschhoek, South Africa’s Gourmet Capital, will once again celebrate its centuries-old French Huguenot heritage with a wonderful feast of food, wine and entertainment.

Stellenbosch Wine Festival
28 - 31 July 2012 Stellenbosch
The annual Stellenbosch Wine Festival plays host to thousands of local and international visitors. A comprehensive programme of festivities includes an opportunity to taste over 500 wines, meet winemakers and watch professional chefs compete in cooking competitions.

Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival
6 - 15 July 2012 (TBC) Knysna
The Knysna Oyster Festival is probably one of the most popular annual events in the Western Cape. It is also something of a celebration of the good life and sport. The Knysna Oyster festival is spread across two weekends that promise constant fun and activities for the whole family. The sport aspect of the Oyster Festival has evolved into two major sporting events - the Pick n Pay Cape Times Forest Marathon (half marathon), and the Pick n Pay Weekend Argus Rotary Cycle Tour, now a two-day event that is the biggest of its kind in the country. But of course the stars of the show are undoubtedly the oysters, served naked, cooked or garnished at over 30 local Tabasco Hotspots throughout the festival.

Durban July
2 July 2012 Greyville Racecourse
Synonymous with the Vodacom Durban July is a vibrant fashion programme that starts months ahead of the big race day. The big day is an opportunity to let your hair down and show off your creativity in an eye-catching outfit for the big day. Based on the year's theme, race goers are encouraged to put together garments for race day that add to the special occasion. The competitive-minded designers enter the race day competitions, and the edgy and daring are showcased in the Avant Garde race day competition.

Mandela Day
18 July 2012
We celebrate Mr Mandela’s birthday each year with a day dedicated to his life’s work and that of his charitable organisations, and to ensure his legacy continues forever. The overarching objective of Mandela Day is to inspire individuals to take action to help change the world for the better, and in doing so build a global movement for good. Ultimately it seeks to empower communities everywhere. “Take Action; Inspire Change; Make Every Day a Mandela Day.”

Wimbledon
Tbc
The Championships, Wimbledon, or simply Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world, considered by many to be the most prestigious. It has been held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London. It is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments. Wimbledon is the only Major still played on grass, the game's original surface, which gave the game of lawn tennis its name.

Cape Town Fashion Week
tbc
Enjoy the Cape Town International Fashion Week - a proudly South African show with the latest designs from both the established and talented up and coming local fashion designers.

Olympics 2012
27 July - 12 Aug 2012 London

August

---

National Woman's Day
9-Aug-12

Blisters for Bread
28-Aug Greenpoint Greenpoint
Thousands of walkers will be descending on Green Point Stadium to participate in this charity fun walk. The event raises much-needed funds to feed hungry school children throughout the Western Cape and local celebrities such as Edries Burton, the Santos soccer player, will be out in force to support the initiative. Over fourteen thousand people took part in the last year's memorable event with even more expected to join the carnival atmosphere for this year’s walk.

Clanwilliam Wild Flower Show
25 - 31 August 2012 West Coast
Clanwilliam is the gateway to South Africa’s finest floral region, and opens its doors every year for the Clanwilliam Wild Flower Show, showcasing the inimitable flora.

September

---

Heritage Day
24 September 2012
Heritage Day is a Public Holiday on which South Africans across the spectrum are encouraged to celebrate their cultural heritage and the diversity of their beliefs and traditions, in the wider context of a nation that belongs to all its people.

Cape Town International Boat Show
23 - 25 September 2012
Hosted in Cape Town, South Africa’s no. 1 city, it is little wonder that the Cape Town International Boat Show is unrivalled by any other boat show on the African Continent. Uniquely situated where two oceans meet, surrounded by the Atlantic and Indian Oceans against the backdrop of Table Mountain, the show attracts thousands of visitors each year to view anything and everything to do with their personal watersport passion.

Hermanus Whale Festival
28 Sept - 1 Oct 2012 Hermanus
The Hermanus Whale Festival, the only Enviro-Arts festival in South Africa, is held annually to celebrate the return of the Southern Right whales to the waters of Walker Bay, our magnificent environment and the arrival of Spring! Hermanus, known as the best land based whale watching destination in the world, plays host to thousands of visitors who flock to the seaside resort to exhilarate in the unique natural environment and watch the whales.

Secretaries Day
7th September 2012

Nedbank City of Cape Town Marathon
23 September 2012
The Nedbank City of Cape Town Marathon is generally fast and flat, catering for elite athletes chasing fast times and beginners looking to finish their first marathon. The route showcases the mountain, the sea, and all the major attractions of Cape Town. Starting in the centre of Cape Town, the marathon route moves towards Rondebosch before returning to the City and taking in the Waterfront, Sea Point and the Green Point Common. You will struggle to find a more beautiful setting for a city marathon.

World Tourism Day Celebrations
27 September 2012
Many people around celebrate the United Nations’ (UN) World Tourism Day. The day aims to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic values.

October

---

Halloween
31 October 2012

OUTsurance 94.5 Kfm Gun Run
14 October 2012
Billed as one of Cape Town’s most popular half marathons. The event takes place on Sunday 14th October and participants have a choice of either the 21km half marathon, 10km run/walk or the 5km fun run/walk, which is specifically aimed at families, younger participants and walkers.

Rocking The Daisies
7 - 9 October 2012
Rocking the Daisies is the fastest growing eco-friendly music and lifestyle festival in South Africa. The festival will once again offer the best in live entertainment, lifestyle exhibitions and gourmet food. Rocking the Daisies will be full of cutting edge, quality music, art fields and facilities aimed to cater for everyone from child care to comedic relief.

Boss's Day
16 October 2012

November

---

Guy Fawkes
5 November 2012
Expect to see Cape Town’s skies filled with many beautiful fireworks explosions on the night of 5 November. Guy Fawkes Day and to a lesser extent New Year's Eve are the best days to experience fireworks displays in Cape Town.

The Big Walk
13 November 2012
Thousands of people walk for charity between Simons Town and Cape Town, finishing at the Grand Parade - a distance of over 80km. It is the biggest timed walk in the world, with 30 000 entrants.

Whisky Live Festival
Tbc
Held at Cape Town International Convention Centre, the Whisky Live Festival presents examples from around the world, attracting 15,000 devotees.

December

---

Kirstenbosch Sunday Summer Concerts
December Sundays
Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts are a fantastic way to spend a Sunday afternoon in Cape Town. The concert venue is within the botanical gardens with concerts every Sunday. The Kirstenbosch Concerts have a special feel to them mainly due to the breathtaking setting. Part of the charm also lies in the warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere, with concert goers picnicking on the soft grass banks that slope downwards towards the stage.

Mother City Queer Projects
TBC
Mother City Queer Projects (MCQP) party - this has become one of Cape Town's biggest and best annual parties and a kick-start into summer for South Africa’s 'gay capital'.

Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival
2 - 4 December 2012 Franschhoek