Upcoming Events

A family-oriented colour-themed festival listed from 10:00. It is suited to a daytime outing rather than a late-night music festival. Confirm activities, colour-run participation rules and ticket inclusions with the promoter. Location: Mangaung Outdoor Sports Centre, Bloemfontein Link: https://eventsinsa.com/free-state/bloemfontein/coloursplash-family-fest-99fe66f6

Evening event with the Velvet Sounds Oompah Band, German meals, beer tasting, contests and a best-dressed prize. The ticket includes German food, a beer on tap and competition vouchers. ( Time: 17h00 - 22h00 ) Location: 10 Mayotte Circle, St Francis Bay. Eastern Cape. Kouga Link: https://9ty9.co.za/events/german-oktoberfest-at-big-time-taverna/

A long-running agricultural show with stalls, competitions and family entertainment. It is one of the most substantial inland Eastern Cape community events of the month, rooted in farming culture and local trade. 09h00am - 17h30pm Location: BKB South - Cradock Showgrounds

The Garden is Jolla Studio's love letter to East London — an inner-city sanctuary born to spotlight the neighbourhood's renaissance and celebrate its landscape and culture through music, food and premium drinks. An 18+ East London music, food and drinks gathering designed to celebrate the city’s evolving inner-city culture. Runs 14:00–midnight; early-bird tickets are R100. Location: 12 Main Road, Abbotsford, East London Link: https://tkkt.co.za/e/the-garden

Brewery-hosted Oktoberfest from 10:00–17:00. A R55 ticket includes a CBC festival mug and the first Festbier, with the brewery and Spice Route food options available on site. Location: Cape Brewing Co., Spice Route, Suider-Paarl Link: https://capebrewing.co.za/product/oktoberfest-cbc-brewery-spice-route/

The 32nd annual festival, themed #ColourTheSky, features giant kites flown by local and international participants, kite-making workshops, family entertainment, interactive activities, food vendors and a children’s amusement park. Hosted by Cape Mental Health, ticket and donation proceeds support free mental-health services across the Western Cape. Tickets are available for single days and the full weekend. The lowdown #ColourTheSky – and have fun for a good cause – at this family-friendly event. You’ll see every kind of kite imaginable, from giant character inflatables to action and stunt kites and the Cape’s own “swallows”, in incredible displays, plus there will be food stalls, activities, funfair rides and music – all in support of Cape Mental Health. If you have your own kite, bring it along; if you don’t, you can buy one or even make your own at the kite-making workshop. Times 10am – 6pm Cost R90 (teens + adults); R160 weekend pass R60 (children + pensioners); R100 weekend pass Free for kids under 6 years Location: Youngsfield Military Base, off Wetton Road (M9), Ottery Link: https://www.capementalhealth.co.za/colourthesky/

The inaugural free festival of street performance, featuring musicians, dancers, magicians, comedians, circus acts and other buskers across the Waterfront. A Best Busker prize and international performance opportunities are part of the programme. Location: V&A Waterfront, Cape Town CBD. Pierhead District Link: https://www.waterfront.co.za/events/va-waterfront-busker-festival-2026-10-30

Major adults-only Oktoberfest night with Oompah band, German food court, dance floor and a 50-metre bar. Gates open at 17:00; tickets are R200. Location: The German Club, Lorraine, Gqeberha ( Port Elizabeth ) Link: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/391311-saturday-night-31st-oct-oktoberfest-2026/#/

The club’s 100-year celebration includes German food, live music, stein-holding, children’s entertainment and a traditional Oktoberfest atmosphere. Entry is advertised at R100. Location: Deutscher Klub Paarl, 79 Klein-Parys Avenue, Paarl Link: https://www.facebook.com/Deutscherklubpaarl/

A French-Riviera-inspired wine event on the lagoon lawns: Cap Classique and estate wines, oysters, canapés, live music and a white-and-blue dress code. Runs 15:00–22:00; standard tickets are listed at R850. Location: Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, Hermanus Link: https://benguelacove.co.za/products/blue-and-white-party