23–25Oct 2026
Solo Studios 2026 (10th edition)
Three days of open artists' studios, galleries, talks, long-table dinners and tastings, closing with music at The Valley Potager on Sunday from 15:00.
Art
Last updated 24 October 2026
What's on
Markets, festivals, tastings and evenings in the valley, plus the best events within an hour's drive. We update this calendar every day.
October 2026
29–26Oct – Nov 2026
Unfiltered Thursdaze at Durbanville Hills
After-hours wine evenings every Thursday until 26 November.
Evening± 50 min drive
31Oct 2026
Perdeberg Family Festival
The yearly family wine festival at the Perdeberg cellar, with wine, food and things to do for children.
Festival± 35 min drive
November 2026
Nov2026
ACVV Christmas Market
Stalls and entertainment on the town square in the run-up to Christmas.
MarketDate to be confirmed
6Nov 2026
First Fridays
Shops and restaurants stay open late with specials, tastings, music and exhibitions.
Evening
6Nov 2026
Mullineux & Leeu first-Friday tasting
Signature and Single Terroir tastings, first Friday of the month only. Book ahead.
Wine
6–8Nov 2026
47th Beaver Rally
The 47th anniversary edition of this long-running motorcycle rally in Tulbagh.
Festival± 45 min drive
7Nov 2026
Riebeek Valley Village Market
Handmade crafts, local art, plants, farm produce and food, in aid of Riebeek Animal Welfare.
Market
7Nov 2026
Swartland Street Party
Swartland wine producers pour their wines on Short Street, with street food and live music. Over 18s only.
Wine
7Nov 2026
Simonsig Cap Classique Affair
A celebration of Cap Classique, South Africa's bottle-fermented sparkling wine, at the estate that made the first one.
Wine± 55 min drive
14Nov 2026
Villiera Fizzy Fest
Unlimited tastings of wine and bubbly at Villiera.
Wine± 55 min drive
14Nov 2026
Woodstock Wine Festival
A wine festival of small, independent producers in Cape Town's creative quarter.
Wine± 60 min drive
21–6Nov – Dec 2026
Red Bull King of the Air
The big-air kitesurfing contest with Table Mountain behind it. The event runs on the best wind day in this window. Free to watch.
Sport± 55 min drive
28Nov 2026
The Grenache Collective
A new festival devoted to Grenache, held at Nederburg.
Wine± 45 min drive
28–29Nov 2026
Taste of Cape Town
Two days of dishes from more than 120 of the city's restaurants, with demos and pairings.
Food± 60 min drive
29Nov 2026
Festive Lights Switch-On
A free live concert, followed by the switch-on of the city's festive lights.
Music± 60 min drive
December 2026
3–5Dec 2026
Tulbagh Horse Show
A three-day horse show in Tulbagh.
Sport± 45 min drive
3Dec 2026
Sean Paul in concert
The dancehall star on his South African tour.
Music± 50 min drive
4Dec 2026
First Fridays
Shops and restaurants stay open late with specials, tastings, music and exhibitions.
Evening
4Dec 2026
Mullineux & Leeu first-Friday tasting
Signature and Single Terroir tastings, first Friday of the month only. Book ahead.
Wine
4–5Dec 2026
Witzenville Faire
A community fair in Tulbagh in the run-up to Christmas.
Market± 45 min drive
5Dec 2026
Riebeek Valley Village Market
Handmade crafts, local art, plants, farm produce and food, in aid of Riebeek Animal Welfare.
Market
5–6Dec 2026
HSBC SVNS Cape Town
Two days of international rugby sevens, men's and women's, in Cape Town's stadium.
Sport± 60 min drive
19Dec 2026
Unity on the Square
An evening of live music by South African artists on Greenmarket Square. Gates open at 14:00.
Music± 60 min drive
26Dec 2026
Boxing Day cricket: Kasteel vs West
The yearly cricket match between the two Riebeek villages.
Sport
January 2027
1Jan 2027
First Fridays
Shops and restaurants stay open late with specials, tastings, music and exhibitions.
EveningDate to be confirmed
1Jan 2027
Mullineux & Leeu first-Friday tasting
Signature and Single Terroir tastings, first Friday of the month only. Book ahead.
WineDate to be confirmed
2Jan 2027
Riebeek Valley Village Market
Handmade crafts, local art, plants, farm produce and food, in aid of Riebeek Animal Welfare.
MarketDate to be confirmed
4Jan 2027
Tyla: A*POP World Tour
The South African pop star brings her world tour home to Cape Town.
Music± 60 min drive
February 2027
5Feb 2027
First Fridays
Shops and restaurants stay open late with specials, tastings, music and exhibitions.
Evening
5Feb 2027
Mullineux & Leeu first-Friday tasting
Signature and Single Terroir tastings, first Friday of the month only. Book ahead.
Wine
6Feb 2027
Riebeek Valley Village Market
Handmade crafts, local art, plants, farm produce and food, in aid of Riebeek Animal Welfare.
Market
March 2027
5Mar 2027
First Fridays
Shops and restaurants stay open late with specials, tastings, music and exhibitions.
Evening
5Mar 2027
Mullineux & Leeu first-Friday tasting
Signature and Single Terroir tastings, first Friday of the month only. Book ahead.
Wine
6Mar 2027
Riebeek Valley Village Market
Handmade crafts, local art, plants, farm produce and food, in aid of Riebeek Animal Welfare.
Market
April 2027
2Apr 2027
First Fridays
Shops and restaurants stay open late with specials, tastings, music and exhibitions.
Evening
2Apr 2027
Mullineux & Leeu first-Friday tasting
Signature and Single Terroir tastings, first Friday of the month only. Book ahead.
Wine
3Apr 2027
Riebeek Valley Village Market
Handmade crafts, local art, plants, farm produce and food, in aid of Riebeek Animal Welfare.
Market
September 2027
Sept2027
Swartland Olive Festival
The valley's big food weekend: olives, oils, wine, cheese and bread. The 2026 edition ran 25–27 September.
FoodDate to be confirmed
Opening times change with the seasons. Please check with the venue before you go.