A bustling November month full of city events. That’s what you can expect, in and around the city, this month, just a few weeks before the summer season comes around again. The Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith, says the month will be very busy as they expect almost half a million people to attend or participate in the events to be held.

MMC JP Smith says, “Based on the applications received so far, we anticipate around 480,000 people will attend or participate in events hosted across Cape Town this month.”

A bustling November month full of city events

Alderman Smith says this bodes well for an industry that depends on strong attendance to sustain livelihoods, create jobs and contribute to economic growth. At the same time, he added that their Safety and Security staff will remain on hand to ensure that all participants and spectators enjoy a safe, seamless and memorable experience.

Almost half a million people are expected to attend or participate in the events to be held this month

MMC JP Smith says their events office staff have had their hands full leading up to November. He says around 200 event organisers have applied for permits to host events across the metro during this month. The beginning of the month also saw 3 major events, attracting a combined 100,000 spectators. Those 3 events were the Killarney Motor Show, Liefde by die Dam and Red Bull Flugtag.

“This past weekend gave us just a glimpse of what lies ahead for Cape Town this summer. The coming weekend will be no different, with our Events Permit Office monitoring more than 20 events across the city,” added Smith.

The coming weekend’s events calendar

The Khayelitsha Maskandi Festival kicks off the festivities with a celebration of traditional Maskandi music, fashion and heritage.

Taking place at the Khayelitsha Rugby Stadium on Saturday 8 November, the festival features some of Cape Town’s finest artists, including Mshayi & Mr Tela, uGatsheni, Majongosi, Thandazani, Mjolisi, Njoko, Menzi, DJ Prince and more.

The FNB Wines2Whales, which set off from Hermanus last Friday, will conclude at Lourensford Wine Estate in Somerset West on Sunday, 9 November. Spectators are invited to welcome the riders at Lourensford from 09:00 on Sunday.

On the same day, parts of the CBD and surrounds will be transformed into temporary skateparks courtesy of Red Bull Spot Check. The event will bring together some of the world’s best skateboarders at iconic spots chosen by the public. Locations include City Bowl Park, the Iziko South African Museum at the Company’s Garden, Thibault Square and the Civic Centre. The action kicks off at Baseline Skate Shop on Kloof Street from 12:00, before moving between the various sites. This is a free event open to the public.

What you can also expect this busy November:

· Women In Festival – Newlands Cricket Ground: 13 – 14 November· Cape Town Disabled Open – King David Mowbray Club: 16 – 18 November

· Ultra Trail Cape Town – Gardens Rugby Club: 21 – 23 November

· Red Bull King of the Air – Kite Beach, Blouberg: 22 November to 7 December (competition window)

· Italy in Town – Cape Quarter, De Waterkant: 22 and 23 November

· DStv KykNET Mitchells Plain Festival – Westridge Gardens: 28 – 30 November

· Surf Expo Africa – CTICC 2: 28 – 30 November 2025

· Torpedo SwimRun – Sandy Bay: 29 November

· Cape Malay Choir Board Choral Competition Grand Final – Athlone Stadium: 29 November 2025

· OK Mamre Community Rugby 7’s – Mamre Sports Ground: 29 November

· Streetopia – Lower Main Road & The Village Green: 29 November

· Toy Run – Killarney International Raceway: 30 November

· Heineken World Tour in Partnership with F1 – Green Point Precinct: 30 November

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