Spring is in full swing, and South Africa has a packed weekend of festivals, live music, outdoor events, food, flowers, conservation and culture.
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Western Cape
Darling Wildflower Show
18–20 September | Darling
The annual Darling Wildflower Show returns from 18–20 September, celebrating the spectacular spring flowers of the West Coast alongside local food, wine and other activities. The show takes place at the Darling Club.
Veldwalk Vetplantfees
18–20 September | Calitzdorp
Head to the Klein Karoo for a weekend celebrating South Africa’s remarkable succulent flora. Veldwalk Vetplantfees includes rare specimens for sale as well as guided CapeNature veld walks up Jakkalskop.
Earthdance Cape Town 2026
18–20 September | Riviersonderend
Earthdance Cape Town returns for a three-day camping festival on a farm outside Riviersonderend. The programme includes two music stages, workshops, markets and the synchronised global Prayer for Peace.
WOMAD Cape Town
15–24 September | Various venues, Cape Town
WOMAD Cape Town continues throughout the weekend as part of its 2026 festival programme. The festival brings music, arts and dance from South Africa and around the world to venues including Artscape Theatre Centre, the University of Cape Town and the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre.
Korean Culture Concert | WOMAD
18 September | Artscape Theatre Centre, Cape Town
The Korean Culture Concert forms part of WOMAD Cape Town’s programme on Friday evening, celebrating Korean traditional and contemporary culture. The performance starts at 20:00.
New Generations Concert | WOMAD
19 September | Artscape Theatre Centre, Cape Town
The New Generations Concert takes place on Saturday afternoon, bringing together emerging and established performers in a programme that includes Luukhanyo & the Hii Rollers, Freddy L and Mila Smith. The concert runs from 13:30 to 16:00.
Desmond Tutu United 4 Humanity Peace Concert | WOMAD
19 September | Artscape Theatre Centre, Cape Town
This WOMAD concert takes place on Saturday evening at Artscape, celebrating the legacy of Archbishop Desmond Tutu through music and dance. The concert begins at 20:00.
Tribute: 30 Years of Cuba’s Buena Vista Social Club | WOMAD
20 September | Artscape Theatre Centre, Cape Town
Round out the WOMAD weekend with an afternoon celebrating the musical legacy of Cuba’s Buena Vista Social Club. The tribute takes place from 15:00 to 17:00 on Sunday.
The Canola Roller
19 September | Greyton
Get onto the gravel roads of the Overberg during canola season at The Canola Roller. The cycling event offers 30 km, 50 km, 80 km and 130 km routes, with all distances starting in Greyton on Saturday morning.
MAMMA MIA! The Musical!
18–20 September | Artscape Opera House, Cape Town
The hit musical continues its Cape Town run at the Artscape Opera House, with performances on Friday evening, Saturday afternoon and evening, and Sunday afternoon and evening.
Albert Frost and Gerald Clark Live at Muratie
20 September | Muratie Wine Estate, Stellenbosch
Spend Sunday afternoon in Stellenbosch with South African blues musicians Albert Frost and Gerald Clark at Muratie Wine Estate. The performance forms part of the estate’s September events programme.
Gauteng
The Good Life Show Johannesburg
18–20 September | Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg
The Good Life Show Johannesburg brings food, wellness, sustainability, clean beauty and lifestyle under one roof. The three-day event runs from 10:00 to 18:00 on Friday and Saturday, and from 10:00 to 16:00 on Sunday.
PGA Golf & Lifestyle Show
18–20 September | The Campus, Bryanston, Johannesburg
Golf meets lifestyle at this three-day event at The Campus in Bryanston. Visitors can expect golf equipment and demonstrations alongside travel, wellness, food, technology, entertainment and lifestyle experiences. The show runs from 18–20 September.
Delicious International Food & Music Festival
19–20 September | Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, Midrand
The Delicious International Food & Music Festival brings together food and live entertainment at Kyalami over the weekend. It is one of the major food and music events on Gauteng’s September calendar.
Scorpion Kings Live
19 September | FNB Stadium, Johannesburg
DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small headline Scorpion Kings Live at FNB Stadium on Saturday. The stadium event brings together a large line-up of South African artists across amapiano, hip-hop, house and other contemporary genres, with doors opening at 12:00.
Africa Aerospace and Defence 2026
16–20 September | AFB Waterkloof, Centurion
Africa Aerospace and Defence continues through the weekend, with the public-facing air show taking place on 19 and 20 September. The event brings together aviation displays and aerospace activities at AFB Waterkloof.
Prima Facie
17 September–4 October | Market Theatre, Johannesburg
Suzie Miller’s award-winning legal drama Prima Facie continues its Johannesburg run at the Market Theatre. The production is on stage throughout this weekend as part of its September–October season.
Earthdance Johannesburg
18–20 September | Johannesburg
Earthdance Johannesburg takes place from 18–20 September, bringing the festival’s combination of electronic music, community and its global peace initiative to the city.
Eastern Cape
Kenton Rhino Rising
17–20 September | Kenton-on-Sea
Kenton-on-Sea hosts four days of conservation-focused activities during Kenton Rhino Rising. The programme combines sport, conservation, film, food, conversation and live music, with nine events taking place across the weekend.
Kenton Yoga: Rise & Flow for Rhino
18 September | Kenton-on-Sea
Start Friday with an outdoor yoga session at the Kariega River Slipway. The event forms part of the Kenton Rhino Rising programme and begins at 07:00.
Padel Tournament, Drone Exhibition & Lunch
18 September | Kenton-on-Sea
A padel tournament, drone exhibition and lunch form part of Friday’s Kenton Rhino Rising programme. The event begins at 10:30 at The Volo.
Awehness Rhino Swim
18 September | Kenton-on-Sea
The Awehness Rhino Swim takes place on Friday afternoon as part of Kenton Rhino Rising. The open-water event starts at 16:00 at the Bushmans River Slipway.
Around the Campfire with Esethu Mnebelele
18 September | Kenton-on-Sea
Friday’s Kenton Rhino Rising programme ends with an evening around the campfire with Junior Springbok captain Esethu Mnebelele. The event begins at 18:00.
Amariders Rhino Ride
19 September | Kenton-on-Sea
Cyclists can join the Amariders Rhino Ride on Saturday morning. The ride forms part of the Kenton Rhino Rising conservation weekend and starts at 07:00.
Rhino Rising Workshop
19 September | Kenton-on-Sea
The Kenton Rhino Rising programme continues on Saturday afternoon with a conservation workshop at Sunshine Coast Church from 14:00.
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