What’s on in Cape Town
Browse through Cape Town highlights of events by month or scroll down to view major annual events in Cape Town. Alpha du Cap Guest House offers comfortable and affordable Cape Town accommodation, conveniently located to explore Cape Town, the Cape Peninsula and the Western Cape of South Africa.

Cape Town Events in January

BALLET: CINDERELLA
to 24 December
Cape Town City Ballet presents the classic fairytale, accompanied by the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra on 23 Dec and a fairy parade on 24 Dec.    Venue: Artscape Arena   Time: 8pm - 10pm   Cost: R 80 - R 175

ADDERLEY STREET NIGHT MARKET
to 30 December
A vibrant evening market featuring live stage entertainment as well as nearly 200 stalls offering Christmas and other gift ideas. See our review on Facebook.  Venue: Adderley St   Time: 6.30pm - 11.30pm (except 25 Dec)   Cost: free

DANCE: FREE FLIGHT DANCE CO
to 31 December
Choreographer Adele Blank presents Cotton Club Moves showcasing the heyday of Harlem's Cotton Club with a combination of pointe-work, tap and contemporary dance. See our review on Facebook.  Venue: Baxter Theatre, Main Rd, Rondebosch   Time: 6pm   Cost: R 130  

MUSIC: DAVID KRAMER'S BREYANI
to 31 December
A celebration of the rhythm, instrumentation and vocal styling of the music of the Cape. See our review on Facebook.  Venue: Baxter Theatre, Main Rd, Rondebosch   Time: Mon - Sat 8.15pm (24 Dec 6pm, 31 Dec 9.30pm)   Cost: R 95 - R 140 (31 Dec R 160 - R 190 incl. after party)

THEATRE: EVITA
to 8 January
A revival of the world-wide classic chronicling the life of Argentinean political leader Eva Peron. See our reviews on Facebook.  Venue: Theatre on The Bay, Link St, Camps Bay   Time: Mon @ 7.30pm,  Tues - Sat @ 8pm, 5pm matinee on Sats, no performances on 25 Dec & 1 Jan 2011  Cost: R 125 - R 195

MUSIC: GOLDFISH SUBMERGED SUNDAYS
to 13 February
The internationally popular jazzy house duo play alongside the cream of South Africa's top DJs including Shaun Duvet, Killer Robot and Anthea. Fish braai from 4pm.  See our review on Facebook.  Venue: St Yves, Victoria Rd, Camps Bay   Time: from 4pm (braai & local DJs)  8.30pm - 11pm (Goldfish)   Cost: R 50 (between 4pm & 6pm) R 100 (after 6pm)

COMEDY: NIK RABINOWITZ
to 15 January
The winner of the SA Comedy Award 2008 presents his show You Can't Be Serious. See our review on Facebook.  Venue: Golden Arrow Studio, Baxter Theatre, Main Rd, Rondebosch   Time: various - see website   Cost: R 100 - R 120

ART: WILLIE BESTER - 'IN OUR BACKYARD'
to 26 January
A solo exhibition by one of South Africa's most important resistance artists.  See our review on Facebook.  Venue: Barnard Gallery, 55 Main St, Newlands   Time: 9am - 5pm (thereafter)   Cost: free  

CAPE TOWN MINSTREL CARNEVAL
1 January 2011 on the streets of Cape Town
The streets of Cape Town come alive each New Year’s day when tens of thousands of minstrels in brightly coloured costumes and painted faces celebrate the beginning of a new year.The carnival dates back to the days when the slaves of District Six were allowed one day off, the 1st of January and since then their descendants remember them in music, song and dance. Teams make their way to the Green Point Stadium where they compete before crowds of locals.

J&B MET
Kenilworth Racecourse
One of Cape Town's premier horse racing events, the J&B Met is held at the Kenilworth Racecourse each year. Not only one of the richest races in the Cape, valued at over R2 million, but it is also traditionally a day when the spectators dress in the latest fashions. More than 50 000 racing fans are expected at this year’s event and apart from the corporate marquees, guests normally bring in their own picnic baskets to enjoy while they watch the horses gallop by.