Hermanus Reefs

🐋 2025Hermanus Whale Festival - Programme
📅 3 – 5 October 2025 | 📍 Hermanus, Western Cape
🎟️ Free Entry | Family-Friendly | 70,000+ Visitors

The whales are back — and so is South Africa’s favourite enviro-arts festival! Join us for a weekend of whale watching, live music, food, conservation, and family fun in the heart of Hermanus.

✨ What to Expect:

🐋 Whale Watching from the Cliff Tops
🌱 Eco-Marine Village – Talks & Exhibits
🎙️ KFM 94.5 Live at Festival [3 Days]
🎶 3-Day Live Music in the Beer Tent [10 AM – 10 PM]
🏃 10km Fun Run [Sat: 7 AM]
🥁 Popular Street Parade [Sat: 11 AM]
🗺️ Kiddies Treasure Hunt [Sat & Sun: 12–2 PM]
📺 Big Screen Rugby – SA vs Argentina [Sat: 3 PM]
🍔 Food, Craft & Vendor Markets
🧒 Kiddies Zones
🎥 Hisense Kiddies Movie Centre
🇷🇪 Reunion Island Marquee

💚 A festival that celebrates whales, people, and our planet. Don’t miss out!
👉 https://hermanuswhalefestival.co.za/

Kalfiefees Hermanus Kunstefees | Hermanus Arts Festival Kalfiefees Hermanus Kunstefees is vir oud en jonk. Drama, komedie, musiek, dans, kinderteater, boekbesprekings, kuns en leefstyl.

Kiddies Activities Lots of Entertainment and Activities for the young

🐋 Hermanus Whale Festival 2025
📅 3 – 5 October 2025
https://hermanuswhalefestival.co.za/
🐳 What’s On at the 2025 Hermanus Whale Festival! 🐳

🔬 Eco-Marine Magic
Bring the whole family to the Interactive Eco-Marine Marquee and:
🧠 Explore, Discover, Learn & Protect our oceans
🐢 Dive into hands-on exhibits by leading marine foundations
🎤 Catch nature talks from conservation heroes (Sat & Sun)
🗺️ Join the Reunion Island Treasure Hunt (Sat & Sun, 12–2PM) – perfect for curious young explorers!

🎉 Festival Highlights
🐋 Whale Watching Galore – Spot these gentle giants right from the shore!
🎶 3-Day Live Music Marquee – Featuring SA’s finest + Saturday BEER FEST
🥁 Street Parade – A Saturday morning burst of colour, music, and joy!
🏃 10km Fun Run – Start Saturday 7am with a scenic sweat
🎈 Kiddies Entertainment Zones – Market Square & Waterfront
🧒 Reunion Island Treasure Hunt – Sat & Sun (12PM–2PM)
🧺 Craft & Food Markets – Think handmade gems & delicious bites
📻 Live Broadcast on KFM 94.5 – Catch all the vibes on-air
🍻 Bigscreen Rugby – Springboks vs Argentina (Sat @ 3PM)
🍔 Food Court – Bring your appetite to Market Square
💪 Whale Festival Kruger Invitational Strongman Show – Sunday @ 10AM, come see SA’s strongest take on mind-blowing feats of strength!
🇷🇪 Reunion Island Marquee – Discover eco-tourism from this tropical gem!
Meet passionate island partners working to protect whales, turtles, and the ocean — all wrapped in Reunion Island’s music, culture, and sunny island energy.
🌊 Where Whales Meet the World!
Get ready for a splash of nature, music, food, and family fun! The Hermanus Whale Festival is back — and bigger than ever
🌊 Family fun, conservation, culture, live entertainment, and even muscle power — all in one unforgettable weekend!
🎟️ Free & ticketed events | Family-friendly | Eco-conscious fun