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Events in February | Cape Town 2020

Which events in February will be the most fascinating? There will be so many concerts, shows and events happening in February, that you will have a tough choice! But make sure to visit at least one or two of these events when you stay in Cape Town and feel the vibrant atmosphere of the Mother City this summer.

Here are our recommendations for some of the best events in Cape Town. Enjoy your time in Cape Town and have a fabulous month of February!

In February we usually can enjoy warm balmy evenings and a visit to an open-air performance or just relaxing with movies under the stars is a must-visit when in the Mother City.

Join in any of the numerous wine harvest festivals this month or celebrate your love in Cape Town and book a table at of of the many romantic beachside restaurants in Camps Bay or Blouberg to watch one of these magical African sunsets.

There are so many great Cape Town events in February you will have a tough time to choose! Thus, we have pre-selected some event highlights for this month. Cape Town rocks!

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Cape Town Events in February 2020

Aunty Merle - It's a Girl!

  • Comedy Show with Marc Lottering
  • Until 1 February 2020
  • Baxter Theatre Cape Town
  • Tickets: From R135. More info.
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Sun Met Horserace

  • Horserace - 2020 Theme: 'African Luxury: Visionaries' 
  • 1 February 2020
  • Kenilworth Racecourse
  • Tickets: From R200. More info

Iconic

  • Tribute show: Rock & Pop
  • 1 February - 8 March 2020
  • Durbanville: Barnyard Theatre
  • Tickets: R140. More info.

Red Bull King of the Air

  • Kite surfing championship
  • 1 - 16 February 2020
  • Cape Town Big Bay: Kite Beach
  • Free entrance. More info.

Peter Pan on Ice

  • Ice Ballet with Imperial Ice Stars
  • 1 - 2 February 2020 
  • Artscape Theatre Arena, CBD 
  • Tickets: From R140. More info.

CPO Summer Music Festival

  • Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra  
  • Until 2 February 2020
  • Artscape Theatre in Cape Town
  • Tickets: From R190. More info.

Kirstenbosch Concerts 

  • Summer concert series
  • Sunday 2/9/16/23 February 2020
  • Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
  • Tickets: From R125 at webtickets. More info.

African Mining Indaba

  • Investment fair
  • 3 - 6 February 2020
  • Cape Town: CTICC
  • Tickets: R1300. More info.

The Producers

  • Musical comedy
  • 4 February 2020 - 7 March
  • Camps Bay: Theatre on the Bay
  • Tickets: From R180. More info.

Dream girls

  • Soul music concert
  • 5 February 2020 
  • Artscape Theatre Arena, CBD 
  • Tickets: From R80. More info.
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First Thursdays

  • Community event in the CBD
  • 6 February 2020
  • Cape Town, City Centre
  • Free all-day-event. More info.

The Soil and Anecnote

  • Music concert at the Silo
  • 7 February 2020
  • Cape Town: V&A Waterfront
  • Free entrance. More info.

Cape Town Pizza & Pasta Festival

  • Food festival
  • 8 February 2020
  • Green Point, Cape Town
  • Tickets: From R100. More info.

Rolex Arts Weekend

  • Readings, talks, exhibitions
  • 8 - 9 February 2020
  • Baxter Theatre Cape Town
  • Tickets: R50/100. More info.

Moonlight Critical Mass

  • Community event
  • 9 February 2020
  • Cape Town: Greenpoint/Seapoint
  • Free event. More info. 

Comedy Festival

  • Comedy Festival
  • 10 - 29 February 2020
  • Baxter Theatre Cape Town
  • Tickets: R120. More info.

Public Arts Festival

  • Arts & Culture Festival
  • 12 - 16 February 2020 
  • Salt River
  • Free entrance. More info.

La Bohème

  • Cape Town Opera
  • 14 - 22 February 2020 
  • Artscape Theatre Arena, CBD 
  • Tickets: From R200. More info.

It's a Love Thing

  • Musical concert
  • 14 February 2020
  • Grand West Complex in Cape Town
  • Tickets: From R125. More info.

a-ha in Concert

  • Music concert 
  • 14 February 2020
  • Green point, Cape Town
  • Tickets: R595. More info.

Cape Town Art Fair

  • Annual art fair
  • 14 - 16 February 2020
  • Cape Town International Convention Centre, CBD
  • Tickets: From R160. More info here.

Don't Miss Your Turning Point

  • Cape Flats drama
  • 15 February 2020 
  • Artscape Theatre Arena, CBD 
  • Tickets: From R120. More info.

Cape Town Folk 'n Acoustic Festival

  • Annual music festival  
  • 16 February 2020 from 17h00
  • Kirstenbosch Gardens
  • Tickets: From R170. More info.

United Music Concert

  • Musical concert
  • 19 February 2020
  • Grand West Complex in Cape Town
  • Tickets: From R225. More info.

Symphony of Santoor

  • Indian classical music
  • 21 February 2020 
  • Artscape Theatre Arena, CBD 
  • Tickets: From R200. More info.

Cape Town Concert Series

  • Classical music concerts
  • 22 - 25 February 2020
  • Baxter Theatre Cape Town
  • Tickets: From R80. More info.

Constantia Fresh

  • Wine & Lifestyle event
  • 23 February 2020 
  • Constantia: Buitenverwachting
  • Tickets: From R100. More info.

Open Streets Festival

  • Community event in Bree Street
  • 23 February 2020
  • Woodstock
  • Free all-day-event. More info.

Design Indaba

  • Arts Festival & Conference
  • 26 - 28 February 2020
  • Cape Town Artscape Centre
  • More info.

Galileo | Open-air movies

  • Open-air movies
  • Throughout February 2020
  • various locations
  • Tickets: From R109. More info here.

Events in February | Cape Winelands Events

Franschhoek Summer Wines

  • Wine festival 
  • 1 February 2020
  • Franschhoek: Leopard's Leap
  • Tickets: From R280. More info.

Swing de France

  • Musical concert
  • 2 February 2019
  • Stellenbosch: Oude Libertas Estate
  • Tickets: R280. More info.

Nathaniel - Lily Refuses To Listen

  • English & Afrikaans songs
  • 12 February 2020
  • Stellenbosch: Oude Libertas Estate
  • Tickets: R280. More info.

Valentines with Sterling EQ

  • Music concert
  • 14 February 2020
  • Durbanville: Nitida Wine Estate
  • Tickets: From R100. More info.

Roccococko

  • Musical concert
  • 15 - 16 February 2020
  • Somerset West: Playhouse
  • Tickets: R80. More info.

Rocking the Lagoon

  • Music festival
  • 15 February 2020
  • Hermanus: Benguela Cove Estate
  • Tickets: R200. More info. 

Events in February | Cape Town for Kids | Food & Wine Festivals

Century City Express 2020

  • Sports event for children from 12 years (with 5km fun run)
  • 29 February 2020
  • Cape Town: Century City
  • Tickets: From R55. More info.

If you know about other great Cape Town events in February 2020 we should add here, please contact us. 

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