Cape Town Events in January 2010
Are you looking for great Cape Town events in January?
Then have a good look at my Cape Town events calendar and see what’s on in Cape Town this month.
I am sure you will find many exciting Cape Town events in January happening in the Mother City, you will love to join.
Celebrate the New Year 2010 in true Cape Town style when visiting the Mother City’s Minstrel Carnival. Colors abound and cheerfulness abound when the minstrel bands march through Cape Town’s city centre.
Capetonians in beautiful colorful costumes are cheered by their many fans, locals as well as tourists who will enjoy the festivities either along Adderley Street.
There are many other great events in January you can enjoy while visiting or living in Cape Town.
The choice is overwhelming from colorful festivals to sporting events, like the Offical Unveiling of Cape Town's new attraction at the Cape Town Stadium Soccer Festival to the many magical musical and dance shows, like the musical "Cats" or "Cinderella on Ice". And do not forget to
visit Cape Town’s blue flag beaches.
And have a taste of some great
seasonal food
. Now is the time to enjoy watermelons, fresh tomatoes and the tasty and health greens like salads, broccoli and the local courgettes/zucchini are ripening too.
So enjoy summer time in Cape Town and have a fabulous start into the New Year 2010. To see what’s on in Cape Town in January 2010 see my listing of the best events in the Mother City for this Month.
Cape Town Events in January 2010
• Cape Town, City Center: Tweede Nuwe Jaar Minstrel Carnival. January 2, 2010. Join in the happy dancing Cape Malays in the Mother City’s Streets and watch the famous Cape Town Kaapse Klopse Carnival Parade.
• Cape Town, Baxter Theatre: Three Wiser Men. Until January 9, 2010. Tickets: From R75.
More info.
• Cape Town, New Space Theatre: Mile High. Until January 9, 2010. Musical Comedy Revue with Cathy Specific. Tickets: From R100.
• Cape Town, Artscape Theatre: Cats. Until January 10, 2010. The popular Andrew Lloyd Webber "Cats" musical in Cape Town. Tickets: From R 150.
More info.
• Cape Town, Artscape Theatre: Sleeping Princess. Until January 10, 2009. Popular Tchaikovsky ballet performed by Cape Town City Ballet. Tickets: From R70.
More info.
• Capetown, Kirstenbosch Gardens: Freshlyground, January 10, 2010. See the Mother City’s top local band and enjoy the great open-air concert atmosphere in Cape Town’s Botanical Gardens. Tickets: R95/70
• Cape Town, Mynardville Open-Air Theatre: Antony and Cleopatra. January 12, 2010 until February 20, 2010. See the Shakespeare Drama in the park and enjoy the special atmosphere. Tickets from R100.
More info.
• Cape Town, Artscape Theatre: Cinderella on Ice. January 14, 2010 till February 7, 2010. Be enchanted by the Imperial Ice Stars performances. Tickets from R100.
More info.
• Cape Town, On Broadway: 3 TONS OF FUN in SINGLE LADIES. Until January 16, 2010. Musical Show with lots of high energy hit songs, lots of fun and great constumes. Tickets R95
More info.
• Cape Town, Camps Bay: HansGrohe Masters of the Water 2010: January 16, 2010. Watch the skills of South Africa's top beachguards and their life saving skills.
More info.
• Cape Town, Greenpoint: Cape Town Stadium Opening Ceremony: January 23, 2010. Enjoy the opening of the new stadium with South African band "Freshlyground" and a match between the local soccer teams of Ajax and Santos. Tickets: R30/R50 at Computicket.
• Cape Town, Grand West: Top Gear Live. January 28 – 31, 2010. Spectacular show with the world’s fastest cars and the popular Top Gear presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. Tickets. R250-R450
• Cape Town, Kenilworth: J&B Met. January 30, 2010. Colorful premium horse racing event. Tickets from R150.
Read more here.
School Holiday Events: Cape Town events for kids
As there are many events happening for kids during the South African summer school holidays, please check the Cape Town events in January for kids on my special pages on
kids holiday activities here.
Do you know any event in the Cape Town area which I should add here?
Please contact me and share your info. Other expatriates in Cape Town will be grateful to hear a lecture, see a play or listen to music from their home countries too. Thanks a lot for your help:-)
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More info on Cape Town Events in January can be found on the Computicket website: www.computicket.com, where you can find more info on location and pricing and can make your bookings.
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