The summer festival of racing kicks off. Cape Town’s summer season gets off to a sizzling start on Sunday, 29 November 2026, when the Lucky Fish Punters Cup & Prawn Festival takes over Hollywoodbets Kenilworth for a day of exciting horse racing, fresh seafood, live entertainment and family fun.

The summer festival of racing kicks off

Opening the Cape Summer Festival of Racing, this lively summer celebration promises something for everyone, whether you’re a passionate racing fan, a seafood lover or simply looking for a memorable day out with friends and family. Taking centre stage is GOODLUCK, the hit Cape Town band bringing their signature sound and infectious energy to the Festival. Joining the entertainment line-up are DJ Waggy and the Duncan Johnson Quartet, with roaming entertainment adding to the festive atmosphere throughout the day.

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The Lucky Fish Punters Cup & Prawn Festival

Food lovers can head to the Prawn Village near the Grandstand for live prawn cooking, while food trucks in the picnic area offer even more delicious options for every budget and palate. A seafood feast, either grilled prawns served with rice and tartar sauce or prawn curry with rice, both priced at just R130, can be pre-booked. The family-friendly event offers excellent value, with adult tickets priced at R50 and free entry for children. The Kids’ Zone will operate from 11:00 to 19:00, featuring mechanical rides, carnival games, arcade games, PS4 and VR experiences, a climbing wall, face painting, crafts, a balloon artist, hobby horse and sack races, and plenty more activities to keep younger visitors entertained.

The Festival brings a delicious mix of racing, live music and family entertainment to Cape Town

With gates opening at 11:00, the Lucky Fish Punters Cup & Prawn Festival sets the scene for a spectacular summer of racing at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Those looking to make a stylish entrance can enter the Best Dressed Competition for the chance to win R2,000 in cash, while complimentary Chateau Gâteaux cake tasting adds a sweet touch to the festivities.

goodluck — Photo credit: Leigh Groenemeyer

The Cape Summer Festival of Racing continues through to February 2027, bringing six feature race days to the Western Cape, each offering its own distinctive blend of world-class racing and summer entertainment.

EVENT DETAILS
• Event: Lucky Fish Punters Cup & Prawn Festival
• Date: Sunday, 29 November 2026
• Venue: Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, Cape Town
• Gates open: 11:00
• Tickets: R50 adults; children enter free
• Meal add-ons: R130 per meal, pre-bookable through Computicket
• Parking: Free on-site parking via the Wetton Road Gate