There’s a lineup of exciting sports, cultural and lifestyle events to end off the month of January in Cape Town. Residents are reminded that several events will be taking place this week in the Mother City, but also the weekend and beyond. Please prepare for various roads to be affected.

“Cape Town has kicked off the new year with a lively mix of events, from the iconic minstrel parade to thrilling rugby and cricket action, as well as open-air theatre.”

There’s a lineup of exciting sports, cultural and lifestyle events

Cape Town City FC

The Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, JP Smith, says Cape Town City will play their first home game of the year against the University of Pretoria at Athlone Stadium on Tuesday, 27 January.  He says the Citizens, who have won 6 of their last 8 matches in the Motsepe Foundation Championship, will be looking to continue their climb up the league table.

Smith added that the home team won 3 – 0 against AmaTuks the last time the two teams met in Pretoria in November. He says the matchday 16 showdown is scheduled for a 15:30 kick-off, with gates set to open at 13:30. To watch the game is free and spectators can get free tickets through Webtickets.

SPAR Cape Town Ramadan and Lifestyle Expo

You can also look forward to the Cape Town Ramadan and Lifestyle Expo. This event will be held at the Green Point A-Track from Friday, 30 January until Sunday, 1 February 2026. Smith says the three-day event showcases a mix of culture, lifestyle, gourmet delights, and SMME development.

There will be over 100 exhibitors, an interactive cooking theatre and a couture emporium. You can also expect entertainment and prizes galore. Smith says the Ramadan and Lifestyle Expo will be held at the start of Ramadan next month. It will run from 15:00 until 21:00 on Friday. On Saturday, it will start at 09:00 and end at 21:00. It will also close at 19:00 on Sunday.

“Tickets for the expo start from R35 for adults, R20 for pensioners and children under 10 enter for free. Patrons are advised that there will be no parking at the Green Point A-Track for the public. Parking will be made available at P12, P13 and P14 on Green Point Main Road as well as P4, P6 on Vlei Road and P9 on Bill Peters Drive. “

“The coming week continues this strong start to 2026, and the excitement grows as the year unfolds and several standout showpieces take centre stage in the months ahead.”

World Sports Betting Cape Town Met

Smith says to close off an exciting month of events, the City is partnering with Race Coast for the Cape Town Met. This is the Mother City’s premier horse racing and lifestyle event. He says the 164^th running of the Cape Town Met takes place at Kenilworth Racecourse this Saturday, 31 January 2026. You can expect a day where elite horse racing meets style. The official theme is Symphony of Style.

“Symphony of Style is a beautifully rich and imaginative experience where horse racing, fashion, music, and movement harmonise like instruments in a magnificent orchestra.”

Citizens are being advised of possible traffic interruptions in the Kenilworth and Lansdowne areas due to the event.

There will be no stopping allowed on the following roads from 05:00 until midnight:  

There will be lane restrictions on: 

The event organiser has made available parking for event attendees at the Chukker Road Sports Ground. This is to mitigate the impact on traffic. There will also be a dedicated shuttle to transport attendees from Chukker Road to the racetrack and back after the event.

“This is welcome news, not only for event lovers, but also for the thousands of people who rely on events to earn a living.”

Maynardville Open-Air Festival

The Maynardville Open Air Festival, which kicked off its two-month run two weeks ago, continues this week at the Maynardville Theatre in Wynberg.

The festival, one of Cape Town’s oldest theatre traditions, is celebrating its 70^th anniversary, running until 8 March 2026.

Its programme also includes the soul-stirring melodies of the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra, Tour de Tchaikovsky, a Chamber Music Concert, a powerful performance by Cape Town Opera, and a delightful musical experience celebrating the 95th anniversary of one of the Musical Theatre’s most prolific writers, Sunday in the Park with Sondheim.

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