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 November

Franschhoek Open Gardens Festival

Dates to be confirmed (Sunday, 01 November 2009 to Monday, 02 November 2009) in Franschhoek
Visit 10 of Franschhoek's most spectacular gardens as they burst into bloom this Summer.

The FNB Whisky Live Festival 2008

Dates to be confirmed (Thursday, 05 November 2009 to Saturday, 07 November 2009) in Cape Town
Categories: Exhibitions & Conferences / Food & Wine
Whisky-Lovers, whether connoisseurs or occasional sippers of a dram or two, are looking forward to the FNB Whisky Live Festival, held in association with the Cape Times, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Introduced five years ago, the festival has quickly become the largest consumer whisky show in the world. Featuring more than 180 top brands, same of them new releases, from Scotland, Ireland, the US, Canada, Wales, Japan, and South Mrica. Whisky is progressively becoming the drink of~ choice for adults in the 40-45 year age group, says Sian Neubert, cofounder of NC Connect, the company that organises the South African event.

McGregor Apricot Carnival

Dates to be confirmed (Sunday, 29 November 2009 to Monday, 30 November 2009) in Mc Gregor
See the carnival procession with Miss Apricot and Mr Pip, drum majorettes leading the floats and street entertainers. The apricot will feature in every imaginable way: fresh & dried, preserved and canned, juiced and spiked and filling dozens of mouthwatering treats to relish on the spot or to take home as Christmas gifts made with country flair.