Buckle up for yet another exciting month – as many as 166 event organisers have applied for permits this November.
The Earthshot Prize Awards, which took place at the Green Point Shared Fields on Wednesday 6 November, kickstarted a busy week of events in Cape Town.
The star-studded award ceremony honoured and recognised NGOs and eco-entrepreneurs pioneering solutions to the earth’s environmental problems.
Some of the world’s biggest musicians, artists, athletes and eco-activists descended on the Mother City for the glitzy occasion, which will also included performances by Grammy-nominated artist Davido, internationally renowned artist Diamond Platnumz, Tony Award nominee and Grammy Award Winner Lebo M, the Ndlovu Youth Choir and BET Award-nominated DJ, Uncle Waffles.
Moreover, Cape Town has already hosted the Killarney Motor Show, Wines2Whales and Liefde by die Dam, which collectively pulled thousands of spectators this past weekend.
“The City’s diverse events calendar is truly on show this month. Whether residents and visitors are looking for sports, music, lifestyle or thrilling extreme sports events, our city has a rich blend that caters for the entire family,” said Mayoral Committee member for Safety and Security Alderman JP Smith. “We are ready to welcome the world to Cape Town and our staff are on hand to assist in ensuring we provide a memorable and seamless experience for all those in attendance.”
This week, the Mother City is set for an action-packed thrill ride on two wheels with Freestyle Kings, taking place at the DHL Stadium on Saturday 9 November.
Featuring some of the world’s top extreme sports athletes, Freestyle Kings offers two hours of action-packed stunts, unmatched acrobatic skills and gravity-defying feats from some of the greatest FMX and BMX riders.
The event runs from 18:00 until 20:00. Tickets are available from freestylekings.com
From Friday 8 to Saturday 30 November, the Cape Malay Choir Board will host its annual choral competitions, which also forms part of the organisation’s 85th anniversary.
City Hall will host the sections stage from Friday (8 November) to Sunday (10 November).
The choral finale will be hosted over two days at the CTICC on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November before the Grand Finale takes place at Athlone Stadium on Saturday 30 November. For information on tickets sales, contact tickets@cmcb.co.za
This Disability Rights Awareness month, the fourth Cape Town Disabled Open takes place at King David Mowbray Golf Club on Sunday 17 and Monday 18 November.
Approximately 60 disabled golfers will compete in three classes over two days. A premier event on South Africa’s disabled golf calendar, the tournament showcases the talent and determination of golfers with disabilities from around the world. It also highlights the skill of the players, while promoting inclusivity and growth within the sport.
The world’s best kiteboarders will take to the skies for Red Bull King of the Air’s return to Kite Beach on the windiest day between Saturday 23 November and Sunday 8 December.
For the first time in the event’s history the programme includes an official women’s division, bringing a deeper level of inclusivity to the King of the Air and celebrating the sport’s growth.
With their gravity-defying tricks, riders will show off their style, the height of their jumps, and their most insane tricks in the ferocious Cape Town winds. Red Bull King of the Air is a free event for spectators and will take place at Kite Beach in Blouberg.
In partnership with the City of Cape Town, the Italian Consulate will host the inaugural Italy in Town festival in Green Point.
Taking place on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November at the Cape Quarter in De Waterkant, the festival aims to bring an authentic Italian experience to the broader Cape Town public.
The festival features two days of music, culture, cooking labs and wine tastings, with attractions for the whole family on offer to ticket holders. In addition to the numerous market stands offering artisanal and authentic gastronomic products, visitors will be entertained by music performances and widespread activities. Tickets for the festival are available through Quicket.
DStv KykNET Mitchells Plain Festival, one of the country’s most popular community events, will close off November with three days of music, food, open-air fun and thrilling carnival rides at Westridge Gardens.
With an exciting lineup including Ziggy4x, Ricky Vani Frontline, Team Kenni, Jarrad Ricketts, The Rockets New Generation, Vuvu Kumalo and the Mitchells Plain Music Academy, the festival offers something for all musical tastes.
The Mitchells Plain Festival takes place from Friday 29 November until Sunday 1 December. Tickets are available through Computicket.
November will also see these events hosted in Cape Town:
• SA Chef Conference & Expo – Marriot V&A Waterfront I Monday 25 – Tuesday 26 November
• Tournament of Dreams – Rocklands Sports Complex I Tuesday 19 – Sunday 24 November
• Ultra Trail Cape Town – Gardens Rugby Club I Friday 22 – Sunday 24 November
• Toy Run – Killarney International Raceway I Sunday 24 November
• OK Mamre Rugby 7’s – Mamre Sports Ground I Saturday 30 November
• Torpedo SwimRun – Sandy Bay I Saturday 30 November
• Streetopia – Observatory I Saturday 30 November
For more information on these and other events hosted in Cape Town, visit eventsincapetown.com.
