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Cape Town's 7 things to do this weekend

Music & culture fest, burlesque show, night market, silent disco & more

Latest update: Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Hey besties! In this week's line-up we have DJ Eazy’s 50th birthday bash, a student-run music festival, Conrad Koch’s ventriloquist comedy show and a night market. There’s also a silent disco, a women’s midlife reset workshop and a burlesque show. Plus 20+ more things to do any time. 

10 DAY ART FESTIVAL ACROSS THE CITY 

Heat Festival is a vibrant celebration of young creatives. The winter art festival is spread across 13 galleries packed with exhibitions, theatre shows, comedy nights, live music, and VR experiences. It runs from 6 to 16 August 2025. Here's what’s on at Heat Festival 2025.

Date: 6 - 16 August
Cost: Free to R300, book via Quicket


Various locations across the city | @heat_arts_festival | Image: Heat Festival

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