Many skateboarders are expected to descend on Cape Town this weekend. This is, as Go Skateboarding Day Cape Town 2026, will then be held. This free event brings together communities, families and anything connected to skate culture. It takes place on Sunday, 21 June 2026, in the CBD in Cape Town.

“We want people to see skateboarders as athletes, creatives, mentors and active contributors to the city,” says Crispine Githinji Nderitu from Clued Skateboarding.

Skateboarders to descend on Cape Town this weekend

Expect a free celebration of sport, culture, creativity and responsible city living on Sunday, 21 June 2026. The Cape Town CBD will then come alive as Go Skateboarding Day Cape Town 2026 will aim to bring together skateboarders, families, residents, tourists, businesses and community organisations, for this lively event.

The event is presented by Clued Skateboarding, in partnership with Grand Skate Tour, Red Bull and Mission for Inner City Cape Town.

Go Skateboarding Day is almost here!

People can start to assemble from midday. The registration will take place at Thibault Square. It’s also the gathering point for participants before they make their way through the CBD to the Company’s Garden. This is where the main skateboarding, youth development, food and community activations will take place.

“The initiative reinforces one of the event’s central messages: that skateboarding can offer young people a positive support system built around belonging, discipline, mentorship and purpose.”

According to Crispine Githinji Nderitu from Clued Skateboarding, Go Skateboarding Day is about bringing people together and showing the positive role skateboarding can play in the city. The organisers say the event is designed to showcase skateboarding as more than a sport. According to a media statement, it is a platform for youth engagement, healthy lifestyles, creative expression and positive interaction with Cape Town’s public spaces.

Cape Town has an incredible skateboarding culture

Nderitu added that Cape Town has an incredible skateboarding culture. The weekend’s event gives people an opportunity to celebrate that culture with families, businesses, visitors and the broader community. According to the statement, visitors can expect a vibrant festival atmosphere with skateboarding demonstrations, open skate sessions, beginner lessons and competitions. There will also be cash-for-tricks sessions, live music, youth entertainment, food vendors, giveaways, sponsor activations and family-friendly activities.

Look out for the Skate Don’t Fade initiative

The organisers say an important part of the event is the Skate Don’t Fade initiative. This was established in memory of beloved Cape Town skateboarder Sebastian Dos Santos. He died following struggles with addiction. Nderitu says through Skate Don’t Fade, the skateboarding community seeks to honour Sebastian’s legacy by creating awareness around addiction, mental well-being and personal support. At the same time, it’s aimed at encouraging young people to pursue positive pathways through sport, creativity and community.

Details about the event

Find the details of the event here:

Event: Go Skateboarding Day Cape Town 2026
Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
Time: From 12 pm
Registration & Partner Activations: Thibault Square, Cape Town CBD
Main Event Venue: Company’s Garden, Cape Town CBD

READ MORE: Free to register for the event