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Cape Town events for families, music and community

Find family gatherings, live music, heritage days and playful experiences across Cape Town. Start with the details that matter, then follow the ticket link or ask Cape String what comes next.

Curiosity to connection

Cape Town neighbourhood drawing

Choose your kind of day.

Family connection, creative discovery, heritage and play all have a place on this calendar.

Find an event.Check the details.Join the moment.

Dates, venues and ticket routes are shown exactly where supplied; some event details still need confirmation from the organiser.

Upcoming in Cape Town

Four family-friendly and community-focused dates to place on the calendar.

Kota festival food stalls

Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM

The Ostrich, Cape Town

Capetown Kota Festival

Street food, jumping castles and giant slides, with early bird and family ticket packages available online.

Ticket route:Computicket Box Office link to be confirmed.

Heritage festival outdoor stage

Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM

Groote Schuur High School, Newlands

Heritage Music Festival 2026

An outdoor daytime event featuring Emo Adams and Take Note, with a Kids' Zone.

Ticket route:Quicket link to be confirmed.

Mommy and Me families

Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 9:00 AM

Venue D'Aria, Durbanville

Mommy and Me Expo 2026

A day for babies, toddlers and parents. Adult tickets are required, and children under 12 enter for free.

Ticket route:Check event tickets through the supplied provider when available.

Ticket availability, pricing and venue arrangements are supplied by each organiser.

Make the day work for your family.

Before you go, check the venue, ticket route and child entry details supplied by the organiser.

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Family focus

Kota Festival packages include early bird and family options.

Kids' Zone

Heritage Music Festival includes a Kids' Zone.

Child entry

Mommy and Me Expo says children under 12 enter free, while adult tickets are required.

Venue context

Events listed here are in Cape Town locations including The Ostrich, Newlands, the Castle of Good Hope and Durbanville.

Safety note

Events adhere to applicable South African laws. Detailed accessibility arrangements, venue-specific access information and emergency procedures are not provided here, so contact the organiser before attending if you need specific support.

Found your moment, or need a little help?

Contact Cape String about an event, resource, family wellbeing experience, online session or donation. Email and WhatsApp replies are expected within one day depending on the request. Otherwise, visitors will be contacted within a week.