Upcoming Events in South Africa
Cape Town Jazz Festival, Hermanus Whale Festival, Oppikoppi and National Arts Festival - South Africa's major events and public holidays for 2026.
- Eid al-Fitr 2027 South Africa: Dates, Events & Where to Celebrate South Africa
Eid al-Fitr 2027 in South Africa falls on 9 March. Bo-Kaap feasts, Durban prayers and Fordsburg celebrations — dates, events and where to join in.
- Diwali 2027 in South Africa: Date, Events & Where to Celebrate South Africa
Durban temple prayers, Johannesburg lantern markets and Cape Town diya ceremonies — Diwali 2027 falls on 29 October in South Africa.
- Hermanus Whale Festival 2026: Dates, Programme and Whale Watching Guide Visit website ↗ South Africa
Southern right whales surface within metres of shore at Hermanus. Festival 2-4 October 2026 - free concerts, boat trips and craft market. Book early.
- Heritage Day (Braai Day) 2026 South Africa
Heritage Day 2026, 24 September; South Africa's National Braai Day. Parks, beaches, and gardens fill with families around fires nationwide.
- Standard Bank Joy of Jazz 2026 Visit website ↗ South Africa · johannesburg
Joy of Jazz 2026, 24–26 September in Johannesburg. Three days of world-class local and international artists across multiple stages.
- Cape Town Marathon 2026 Visit website ↗ South Africa · cape town
Cape Town Marathon 2026, 20 September. IAAF Gold Label race along the Atlantic Seaboard; Table Mountain backdrop, half marathon included.
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