What's on in Western Cape for free?
50 upcoming events
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Events in Western Cape for free
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Wednesday 4 November
Wed 4Free
TalkLGBTQ+
International Conference on Gender, Sexuality and...
Cape Town
Wed 4 · 6 PMFree
Concert
Fresh Faces Showcases
The Alma Cafe
Wed 4 · 6:30 PMR200
TalkWellness
The Curious Exchange: Harmony with Money + Harnessing the Medicine Within
Hollow Tree
Wed 4 · 7 PMFree
CinemaTalk
Inner City Film Night
43 Shortmarket St
Wed 4 · 8 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at THE COURTYARD CAFE
THE COURTYARD CAFE
Thu5
Thursday 5 November
Thu 5 · 5 PMFree
TalkExhibition
Listening Session with artist Sam Nhlengethwa
Goodman Gallery
Thu 5 · 5:30 PMR0–500
Literature
The Human Spirit Book Launch
Urban Deli, Waverley Business Park
Thu 5 · 6 PMR0–120
HouseDJ set
GROOVE JUNCTION FIRST THURSDAY
54 Shortmarket St
Thu 5 · 6:45 PMR0–270
Workshop
Shibari Rope Class to Jam | Ichinawa (One Rope) | Beginner friendly
Unit G19, Embodiment Rope Space
Thu 5 · 7:31 PMFree
Stand-upComedy
Kaas Kween Comedy night at Infusion Rondebosch
Infusion Rondebosch
Thu 5 · 8:30 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Aandklas Stellenbosch
Aandklas Stellenbosch
Fri6
Friday 6 November
Fri 6 · 8 AMFree
YogaWellness
Open Practice Yoga Fridays
Western Province Bridge Centre
Fri 6 · 2:30 PMFree
LiteratureTalk
Tablemontagne Botanical Books Invites You to a Picnic in the Park
@tablemontagne
Fri 6 · 5 PMR50
MarketOutdoors
Friday Night Market at Boschendal
Boschendal Wine Estate
Fri 6 · 6 PMR100–150
DJ set
Bombocart fun(d)raiser (Pt.1)
Wawa Surfshop
Fri 6 · 6 PMR180
ClassicalContemporary
WILD - A BARRES Studio production
Bergvliet High School
Fri 6 · 6 PMFree
OutdoorsOpen air
Boschendal Friday Night Markets
Boschendal Estate
Fri 6 · 6:30 PMFree
Trading cardsTournament
Star Trek Prerelease
Luckshack Plumstead
Fri 6 · 7 PMR250–300
Talk
Men's Conference 2026 - Western Cape
Hillsong Church, Century City
Sat7
Saturday 7 November
Sat 7 · 7 AMR200
WellnessOutdoors
IMMERSION series | 5 minutes of bliss | Secret Sunrise Cape Town
St James Tidal Pool
Sat 7 · 9 AMFree
MiniaturesTournament
THE END TIMES 3K POINTS GAME DAY
sword and board
Sat 7 · 10 AMR150
Guided tourOutdoors
Aristo Cats and Salty Sea Dogs - A Heritage Walking Tour Through Simon's Town
Admiralty House
Sat 7 · 10 AMR0–150
InclusivityDisability
Autistic Adults Social Coffee Meetup - Southern Suburbs
The Table Cafe
Sat 7 · 10 AMFree
Career
The Digital Revolution - Build the Future - Cape Town
Canal Walk Shopping Centre
Sat 7 · 10 AMFree
MarketFeminism
Women in Business Market Day
Christ The King Catholic Church Hall
Sat 7 · 10 AMFree
Martial artsBoxing & combat
Fighting Femicide: Free Self Defense Workshop
Central Library, Cape Town
Sat 7 · 12 PMFree
Other
The Jesus Community: Spring Social
Roodebloem Studios @27
Sat 7 · 1:30 PMR0–800
WorkshopSexpo / Swingers
Shibari Workshop Cape Town | Rope Bondage Fundamentals I
Unit G19, Embodiment Rope Space
Sat 7 · 4 PMFree
Food
Dabsesh Revolution Day at R+T to celebrate our freedom
Roasted + Toasted 420 Cafe Westlake
Sat 7 · 5 PMR0–760
ClassicalPop
The Symphony of Life
Villamar
Sun8
Sunday 8 November
Sun 8 · 8:30 AMFree
LGBTQ+Water sports
Queer Surf Cape Town monthly meetup
Surfers Corner
Sun 8 · 9:30 AMFree
Outdoors
FURR Club x Plato Coffee Dog Walk
Platō Coffee - Wynberg
Sun 8 · 11 AMFree
Trading cardsTournament
Star Trek Prerelease
Luckshack Plumstead
Sun 8 · 3 PMR150
Guided tourWalk
Above The Cray - A Heritage Walking Tour Through Hout Bay
Sentinel Cafe
Sun 8 · 8:30 PMFree
Cinema
VICTORIAN PSYCHO (free advance screening)
The Labia Theatre
Later
Mon 9 · 7 PMFree
World musicSocials
Arirang, Knocking on the Heart of Africa
The Star Theatre
Tue 10 · 5 PMR0–375
TalkLiterature
Happiness Isn't What You Think with Mark Sham (Cape Town Edition)
The Tryst Woodstock
Tue 10 · 5:30 PMFree
TalkScience
Healthspan 012: Brain Reserve with Matthew Furlonger
Expand Health
Wed 11 · 9 AMFree
Weaver Network: Alef Meulenberg
COOKtastic
Thu 12 · 8 AMFree
CareerPolitics & Economy
Africa Stablecoin Summit 2026
Cape Town
Thu 12 · 6:45 PMR0–270
Shibari Rope Jam | LGBTQIA+ Only | Arm Binders
Unit G19, Embodiment Rope Space
Fri 13 · 5 PMR0–50
Friday Night Market at Boschendal
Boschendal Wine Estate
Sat 14 · 9 AMFree
EcologyVolunteering
Two Oceans Aquarium Trash Bash
Sunset Beach
Sat 14 · 10 AMR150
InclusivityDisability
Autistic Adults Social Coffee Meetup - Northern Suburbs
Bagel & Fox Drive-Through (Or Sit down. Pets welcome)
Sat 14 · 10 AMR0–130
Animation Celebration
NG Church Bergsig Durbanville
Sat 14 · 2 PMR150
Guided tourOutdoors
Mills & Ruins - A Heritage Walking Tour Through Oranjezicht
Ou Meul Oranjezicht
See also in Western Cape for free
Thu 5 · 6 PMR30
PoetryStand-up
TAKE FIVE | Voices & Vibes: Session 2
GUS Gallery, Stellenbosch
Fri 6 · 5:30 PMR150
Singer-songwriterSmall gig
ALLES VAN MY | TAMRYN MADALÉ met Francois Van Coke
The Daisy Jones, Summerhill Wines, R44, Stellenbosch
Fri 6 · 7 PMR30–120
Singer-songwriterConcert
There and Back Again | Johnman Concerts
Johnman Cottage, Stellenbosch
Sat 7 · 7 PM
ClassicalFolk / Acoustic
A Christmas Festival 2026: Stellenbosch City Orchestra at Endler Hall
Endler Hall, Western Cape
Sun 8 · 3:30 PMR150
ClassicalSinger-songwriter
There and Back Again - Year End Concert
NG Stellenbosch-Welgelegen
Fri 6 · 5 PMR200–250
PopRock
Craig Lucas Concert
Somerset House, Cape Town
Fri 6 · 7 PMR180–220
Singer-songwriterConcert
Courtrai Celebration met Bernice West
Courtrai Primary School, Paarl
Sat 7 · 11 AMR40–70
ClassicalConcert
Better Together- Annual Violin Class Concert
El Shaddai Christian School Auditorium, Cape Town
Sat 7 · 9 AM
Folk / AcousticOutdoors
Liefde 10 Cape Town: Meerendal Wine Estate
Meerendal Wine Estate, Cape Town
Sun 8 · 4 PMR180
ClassicalSinger-songwriter
(An early) Vivox Voices Christmas
Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium, Cape Town
Wed 4 · 7 PMR100–180
JazzConcert
Amy & Murray - Musicals Hightlights & Jazz Quartet
NG Kerk, Pinelands, Cape Town
Sat 7 · 6 PMR30–60
Folk / AcousticIndie
Andy's Club - Take 10
Reload, Flamingo Square Centre, Cape Town
Sun 8 · 5 PMR80
Concert
Paarl Girls' High School Music Concert
Paarl Girls' High School, Cape Town
Wed 11R800–2,500
R&BSoul / Funk
Jill Scott: To Whom This May Concern
Grand Arena at GrandWest, Cape Town
Sat 14 · 7 PMR200
Singer-songwriterRock
Louis Loock Sings Elvis
NG Kerk Strand-Noord, Cape Town
Fri 20 · 6 PMR400
RockConcert
Creedence - A Clearwater Revival at Franschhoek Cellar
Franschhoek Cellar, Cape Town
Fri 6 · 8 PMR50–80
DJ set
GLITTER PARTY Ft. Bianca Klazen & more at Dorp Bar Stellenbosch
DORP Bar, Stellenbosch
Fri 6 · 8 PMR50
ClubDJ set
AFTERHRS @ Punk Stellies
Punk Stellies, Stellenbosch
Sat 7 · 6 PM
Club
OS TAILOR & FRIENDS
Child Welfare Hall, Stellenbosch
Sat 7 · 6 PMR250
Village dance
Grape Expectations
La Grapperia Pizza & Bistro, Paarl
Fri 6 · 7 AMR140–1,200
Street partyTeam sports
Play.co.za Winelands 10s
Boland Landbouskool, Paarl
Fri 6 · 8 PMR100–120
Club
DANKIE BOI RETURNS
35 Aden Ave, Cape Town
Sat 7 · 12 PMR120
Street partyCrafts
Love Langa Social
16 on Lerotholi, Cape Town
Sat 7 · 8 PMR0–2,000
ClubDJ set
ARKTIQ™ SESSIONS: THE ADDRESS EDITION
The Address Club, Cape Town
Sat 14 · 5 PMR100–180
Open airDJ set
Silent Disco Strand Beach
Strand Beach, Cape Town
Fri 27 · 7 PMR200–320
TheatreClassical
Giselle November 27, 2026 - December 06, 2026 Theatre & Dance Add to Likes Liked by Me R200 - R320 Share WhatsApp Messenger - removed this, dated Facebook X Book now About Giselle is an innocent and b
The Adam Small theatre - Stellenbosch
Sat 7 · 3 PMR140
Theatre
HELEN OF TROYEVILLE
28 John Gainsford St, Cape Town
Thu 5 · 7 PMR50–130
Stage
Die Huis Van Maria - Die Musiekblyspel
Curro Durbanville High School, Cape Town
Wed 4 · 6:30 PMR50–100
Drag show
Imagine Drag: One Voice, One Vote, One Vicious Reveal
Bombshelter Restaurant and Bar, Cape Town
Wed 4 · 7:30 PMR100–150
Stand-up
Rondebosch Golf Club Comedy Night- Cast your worries!
Access Road & Golf Course Road, Cape Town
Fri 6 · 7 PMR220
Socials
Into Wonderland
Generation Schools Somerset West, Cape Town
Sat 14 · 11:30 AM
Horse riding
The Dancing White Stallions: South African Lipizzaners, Paarl
Mistico Equestrian Centre, Paarl
Fri 6 · 7 PMR80–110
Socials
10YEARS OF STEPPING INTO DANCE
Golden Grove Primary School HALL, Cape Town
Tue 10 · 12 PMR250
Talk
Cancer Awareness Women & Mens Health
Asara Wine Estate & Hotel, Stellenbosch
Thu 5 · 6 PMR250
Food
Semillon Across South Africa Edition
Bertha Wine Bar, Stellenbosch
Sat 7 · 9 AMR50
TalkOutdoors
Shadowlands Open day 2026
Shadowlands Wholesale Nursery, Kuilsriver
Thu 5 · 6:30 PMR130
Food
Winemaker's Evening - Doolhof Wines
WYN, Cape Town
Wed 18 · 7 PMR900
FoodFashion & Design
SARIE Kersfeesetes 2026 aangebied deur Today
Atlantic Studios, Cape Town
Thu 12 · 6:30 PMR130
Food
Winemaker's Evening - Tempel Wines
WYN, Cape Town
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