If you’re planning a trip to Cape Town in July 2025, or lucky enough to already live here, you’re in for a treat. While the weather may be cooler, the Mother City is alive with winter energy: think ballet and Bollywood, cold-water swims, sustainable food tours, and a heavy metal festival that shakes the rain right off your boots. Whether you’re here to soak up culture, break a sweat, or simply see a side of Cape Town you haven’t met yet, here’s what’s happening this July.
A local legend in its own right, WinterFest is back on 26 July, bringing with it a storm of African heavy metal, DJs, and subculture flair. Expect two entertainment areas, seven bands (including Doom Trigger, Marene, Terroraze, and Dreadlines), and plenty of headbanging vibes.
Date: 26 July
Time: 4pm – midnight
More Info HERE
If your idea of warmth is good food, cold drinks, and a room full of people in stitches, Comedy on Kloof is your weekly fix. Every Tuesday until 29 July, some of South Africa’s sharpest comedians, plus the occasional surprise international act, take the mic at Vortex Shisha in Gardens.
Date: Every Tuesday until 29 July
Time: 7:30pm – 10pm
More Info HERE
After a 15-year break, the Green Point Flea Market has returned to its original home, just a short walk from the stadium. Around 200 traders are back, many continuing family businesses that began here decades ago. It’s more than just shopping – it’s heritage in motion.
Date: Every Sunday
Time: 8am – 6pm
More Info HERE
A rare collaboration between Cape Town City Ballet and Joburg Ballet, this grand staging of Swan Lake marks the first joint performance in nearly three decades. It’s sweeping, emotive, and as close to a fairytale as you’ll get this side of Table Mountain.
Date: 25–27 July
Time: 25th: 7pm | 26th: 2pm & 7pm | 27th: 2pm
More Info HERE
Romeo and Juliet gets a vibrant Bollywood twist in Taare’s new production, Kismet. With bold choreography, colourful costumes, and a universal story of love and loss, it’s a treat whether you’re a Shakespeare fan, a Bollywood buff, or just in it for the dancing.
Date: 19 & 20 July
Time: 19th: 7pm | 20th: 4pm
More Info HERE
The Food Indaba is not just a food event – it’s a city-wide conversation. From walking tours in Bellville, Langa, and the CBD, to kids’ cooking workshops and a thought-provoking conference on AI and the food system, this is a standout winter calendar highlight for locals and visitors alike.
Highlights include:
Bellville Food Tour (8, 12, 19 July)
CBD Food Heritage Walk (10, 12, 19 July)
Kids' Cooking & Chemistry (11, 12, 19 July)
Langa Food Tour & Tea with a Farmer (12, 15, 19 July)
AI & Food Conference (18 July)
Date: 7 to 20 July
Time: Times vary by event
More Info HERE
One for the runners, or spectators who enjoy coffee on the Sea Point Promenade. The Festival of Running returns with a 50km ultra, 21km half-marathon, and a 5x5km relay. The vibe is supportive and community-driven, and there’s even a junior event.
Date: 12–13 July
Time: 7am – 6pm
More Info HERE
Think you’ve got grit? HYROX is back in Cape Town at the CTICC, with athletes taking on eight functional workouts, each split by a 1km run. Expect everything from elite competitors to first-timers – plus a proper stadium vibe indoors.
Date: 19–20 July
Time: 6:30am – 10:30pm
More Info HERE
Yes, people do swim in Cape Town’s winter. If you’re keen to try it for yourself, the Clifton Mile Swim is a brilliant entry point (and photo op). The SplashDash and Lapper are perfect for newcomers, while the full Mile Swim is a bucket-list item for open water enthusiasts.
Date: First Sunday of every month (6 July)
Time: 7:15am – 10am
More Info HERE
If you're staying with us at Nox Cape Town, you're never far from the action — whether you're heading to the ballet in town, a comedy night in Gardens, or a Sunday market in Green Point. And if you’re more about slow mornings and scenic drives, July’s crisp air and misty mountains offer plenty of reasons to linger indoors with a glass of local red.
Need more local insight? We’re always happy to point you in the right direction. Check out our Travel Guide for all the best activities, restaurants and local tips and tricks in Cape Town.
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