What's on in Cape Town

CELEBRATE DAVID ATTENBOROUGH'S 99TH BIRTHDAY WITH OCEAN DOCUMENTARY IN CINEMAS THIS WEEK
In celebration of David Attenborough’s 99th birthday on 8 May, one of his most remarkable documentary films to date, OCEAN with David Attenborough, will be shown at select Ster-Kinekor Theatres, with a repeat screening on 10 May.

OCEAN with David Attenborough takes viewers on a breathtaking journey, showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.

The celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery.

Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the realities and challenges facing our ocean as never-before-seen, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching.

See the documentary Ster-Kinekor Theatres at Somerset Mall and the V&A Waterfront.

Click the link below to get your tickets.
https://whatsonincapetown.com/ocean-with-david-attenborough/

THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO MAKE THIS WEEKEND ABOUT WINE
Head down to the slopes of the picturesque Helderberg Mountain this weekend and experience all that Pink Valley Wines has to offer.

What do to:
🍷 Learn how glassware affects your wine-drinking experience and taste three delectable wines, all paired with a pani puri topper, for R350 per person tomorrow, 7 May.
🍷 Join Chef Monché Muller and winemaker Heinrich van der Watt for a culinary exploration through the winelands of South Africa, France, and Sicily. Enjoy a 4-course menu on Friday, 9 May at R695 per person.
🍷 Treat mom to a 4-course potluck feast on Mother's Day, paired with a complimentary glass of either Pink Valley Rosé, Le Chant Chenin Blanc or Le Chant Rouge. Lunch costs R495 per person.

Click the link below for booking details.
https://whatsonincapetown.com/pink-valley-wines/

FRANSCHHOEK SET TO MAKE HISTORY AS FIRST AFRICAN HOST OF THE MONTREUX JAZZ FESTIVAL

Get ready for the biggest jazz festival in the world coming to the Cape Winelands in March 2026!

The iconic Montreux Jazz Festival has been a cultural cornerstone in the global music industry, bringing legends such as Prince, B.B. King, Johnny Cash, and Stevie Wonder, among many others, to its stage for over 60 years.

Now, Franschhoek Wine Valley proudly joins this prestigious list, marking a monumental moment as the festival’s first-ever African venue, creating connections between emerging South African artists and the world’s top international artists and music industry leaders.

The festival is set to take place in March 2026 and details for this landmark event will be finalised later this year.

Click the link in below to read more about this exciting partnership

PARENTS, LISTEN UP!
If you have kids between 4 and 17 years old, they can now register with City Sightseeing South Africa's Young Explorers Club 14 days before their birthday.

They'll receive a FREE ticket for themselves and a friend (both aged 4–17 years), an activity book and access to the special kids' audio channel to learn all about their city while riding in style!

Tickets are valid 1 week before and 3 weeks after their birthday. See more details below.

Exciting News! Our Kids Club has gotten a facelift - and it’s got a brand new name. Say hello to the Young Explorers Club, officially launching today!

If your child is between 4 and 17 years old, they can now register 14 days before their birthday and receive:

🎟️ A FREE ticket for themselves AND a friend (both aged 4–17years)
📘 A fun-filled activity book to spark their imagination (available in Cape Town only - Jozi coming soon😁)
🎧 Access to our special kids audio channel to learn all about their city while riding in style!

📅 Tickets are valid 1 week before and 3 weeks after their birthday.
📍 Redeem at any City Sightseeing ticket office.

Let your little ones explore, learn, and feel like true VIPs on the red bus!

MOTHER'S DAY IDEAS: A FULL WEEKEND OF SPECIAL EXPERIENCES
Spoil your mommies this Mother's Day at the President Hotel, Cape Town, offering a Sip & Paint, Jazz & Wine Evening and Sunday Lunch Buffet this weekend.

🌸 Treat your mom to a tasty high tea with an artistic twist. Paint a personalised tote bag while you snack on savoury and sweet treats, and sip on bloom-inspired gin cocktails. The Paint & Sip High Tea is on Saturday, 10 May and costs R395 to R549 per person.

🌸 Wind down Saturday evening with the soulful sounds of live jazz and premium wine tasting. Taste three wines and enjoy a charcuterie board and decadent chocolate bonbons. The experience costs R395 per person.

🌸 Upgrade your traditional Mother's Day Lunch with an extensive buffet featuring a welcome toast, live carving station, curated main courses, fresh salads and a decadent dessert table complete with a chocolate fountain. The lunch costs R595 per person, kids pay R250, and under 5-year-olds eat for free.

Click the link below for booking info and more details.
https://whatsonincapetown.com/mothers-day-at-president-hotel/

DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS EXPERIENCE ENDING THIS WEEK!
If you're looking for ways to spend the mid-week holiday tomorrow, then immerse yourself in a multi-sensory garden experience curated by the award-winning landscape designer Leon Kluge.

Hosted at Hazendal Wine Estate until Friday, 2 May, the exhibition is called Between Two Worlds and transports visitors into an evocative state between wake and sleep through the use of tropical fantasy design and imagery.

The exhibition features trickling water, moss-covered rocks, and expansive tree root structures, and has won multiple top awards, including as a gold medal, Best on Show, and Best Lighting awards at the Singapore Garden Festival.

Between Two Worlds is on show from 8am to 9pm, until Friday, 2 May. Tickets cost R175 per person. Children under 5 years old enter for free.

Click the link below for more info and to book tickets.
https://whatsonincapetown.com/between-two-worlds-hazendal-wine-estate/

⚡FLASH COMPETITION⚡ ARE YOU READY FOR THE CAPE'S BIGGEST GATHERING OF ALL THINGS GEEK & GAMING?
Comic Con Cape Town kicks off at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) TOMORROW, 1 May, until Sunday, 4 May, bringing a jam-packed programme of gaming, pop culture, cosplay, artists, board games and so much more!

WIN a weekend pass to the Comic Con for you and a buddy and be-immersed in all the pop culture fun!

TO ENTER:
- Like and share this post
- Follow Comic Con Cape Town and What's on in Cape Town
- Tag a friend in the comments and tell us what you're most looking forward to.
The competition closes TOMORROW MORNING, 1 May. Make sure you're keeping an eye on your inbox. The winner will be contacted directly.

Click the link below for a full breakdown of what to expect at Comic Con!
https://whatsonincapetown.com/comic-con-cape-town/

OUTDOOR MOVIE MAGIC, GOURMET STREET FOOD, AND LAWN GAMES
The Galileo Open Air Cinema is serving up serious vibes to end off April with epic movie nights under the stars.

Catch classics like Pirates of the Caribbean, Shrek and The Shawshank Redemption. Snack on burgers, pizza, and sweet treats from on-site vendors.

Arrive early to play lawn games, relax with a picnic or sip something local while the sun sets.

Whether it's a date night, family outing, or solo unwind, Galileo's got you covered.

Click the link below for movie times, locations and costs.
https://whatsonincapetown.com/outdoor-movies-in-cape-town-galileo-open-air-cinema/

TRY THIS: A SENSORY OMAKASE-SET MENU MERGING JAPANESE AND SOUTH AFRICAN FLAVOURS
Situated on the middle level of the Tjing Tjing building in the City Centre, Momiji opens its doors for its Omakase dinner on Saturday evenings and offers a crafted a modern sushi Omakase menu that fuses familiar South African flavours with traditional Japanese techniques.

If you’re looking for an unforgettable culinary adventure, this is definitely it!

Inspired by the fresh ingredients that arrive each day, the chefs strive to create a one-of-a-kind dining experience for each guest. From the first bite of Sashimi to the delicious end of Wagashi buns for dessert, at Momiji, every dish is a work of art from which guests can savour seasonal flavours.

The set Omakase menu is available every Saturday evening at 6pm with the menu changing each season. The experience cost R795 per person.

Click the link below for booking info.
https://whatsonincapetown.com/momiji-restaurant-at-tjing-tjing-omakase/

OUT-OF-THIS WORLD PAMPERING AT THE CITY'S MOST LUXURIOUS RESORT
One&Only Cape Town has relaunched its spa with a celestial theme that beautifully blends art and design with unparalleled experiences of sanctuary and serenity.

Inspired by the southern skies, the new Full Moon Treatment Menu features unique, monthly treatments harnesses the moon’s energy and inspires emotional and physical harmony.

💆 The Empowerment Ritual celebrates the New Moon and uses a combination of anointing oil, jade rollers and swift massage strokes for a full body massage.

💆 The Harmonising Ritual is a slow, sensory treatment, and uses a Kansa wand (a time-honoured traditional Indian meditation and relaxation tool) to offer an opportunity to reflect, cleanse, and harmonise with nature.

💆 The Stardust Sole Ritual is inspired by the full moon and aims to renew and refresh as it focuses on releasing stored fatigue.

Guests can also switch off and relax, with facilities including a light wood sauna, aromatic steam room and bubbling vitality pools. Relaxation rooms allow for tranquility before or after treatments, and the treatment rooms create an environment of rejuvenation, whether solo or with a partner.

Click the link below for more info and to book your experience.
https://whatsonincapetown.com/one-only-cape-town-launches-reimagined-one-only-spa/