If you are looking for things to do in South Africa from 20 to 22 February 2026, the country’s event calendar delivers a wide selection of experiences, writes Miriam Kimvangu.
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South Africa’s summer calendar continues with a vibrant mix of art fairs, live performances, outdoor cinema, cultural experiences and sporting fixtures. Use our guide to find what floats your boat and get ready for the weekend ahead.
WESTERN CAPE
Investec Cape Town Art Fair
📅 20 – 22 February 2026
📍 Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town
Africa’s largest contemporary art fair returns with an international showcase of galleries, installations, talks and curated exhibitions. The event brings together artists from across the continent and beyond, positioning Cape Town as a major global art destination and a key highlight of the summer cultural season.
Firebird Ballet Performance
📅 20 – 22 February 2026
📍 Artscape Theatre Centre, Cape Town
A staging of the classic ballet Firebird brings dramatic choreography and striking visual design to the stage. The production blends contemporary movement with classical storytelling and forms part of Cape Town’s summer theatre programme.
Red Bull Dune Dusters
📅 21 February 2026
📍 Atlantis Dunes, Western Cape
Hosted by Red Bull, this high energy motorsport event challenges competitors to race across the dramatic dunes of Atlantis. The competition offers thrilling spectator viewing against a striking coastal landscape.
Kirstenbosch Summer Concert: Ben Fuller — Under the Mountain
📅 21 February 2026
📍 Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town
Enjoy an outdoor concert beneath Table Mountain with a relaxed picnic atmosphere and live music surrounded by indigenous gardens.
Vusi Mahlasela and Jabulile Majola Live at Kirstenbosch
📅 22 February 2026
📍 Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town
A soulful performance featuring Vusi Mahlasela and Jabulile Majola blends African folk traditions, acoustic storytelling and heritage music in one of the country’s most scenic venues.
Nights at Norval
📅 21 February 2026
📍 Norval Foundation, Cape Town
The Norval Foundation extends its gallery hours for an evening programme combining art, live music and food experiences. Visitors can explore exhibitions after dark in a relaxed social setting.
Colombia Market
📅 21 February 2026
📍 Mouille Point, Cape Town
This vibrant cultural market celebrates Colombian food, music and craft through traditional cuisine, artisan goods and live entertainment.
Galileo Open Air Cinema Screenings: Dirty Dancing and The Wild Robot
📅 20 – 21 February 2026
📍 Various Western Cape venues
Galileo Open Air Cinema continues its summer season with outdoor screenings of the classic romance Dirty Dancing and the animated adventure The Wild Robot. Guests can enjoy a picnic style atmosphere with food vendors and scenic locations.
Chinese New Year Community Market
📅 21 February 2026
📍 Century City Central Park, Cape Town
A family friendly celebration marking the Lunar New Year with food stalls, crafts and cultural performances.
GAUTENG
Wits Theatre Presents Mombelli’s Chapter 7
📅 21 February 2026
📍 Wits Theatre, Johannesburg
This contemporary stage production explores themes of identity, memory and social experience through experimental performance, highlighting emerging South African theatre voices.
A Taste of India: Explore Fordsburg with a Chef
📅 22 February 2026
📍 Fordsburg, Johannesburg
A guided food journey with Chef Ishvara explores South Asian and Middle Eastern culinary traditions within Fordsburg’s vibrant immigrant community. The experience includes visits to speciality food stores, cultural businesses and historic sites, ending with an optional traditional lunch.
DJ BOB Jazz Club Summer Sessions
📅 22 February 2026
📍 Krugersdorp
A full day of curated jazz, family friendly entertainment and outdoor leisure takes place within the landscaped grounds of NIROX Sculpture Park, with picnic options and dining available.
The Soirée Lover’s Edition
📅 21 February 2026
📍 Lanseria, Krugersdorp
Presented by Stella Artois, this themed social event features live performances, gourmet experiences and curated entertainment in a scenic country estate setting.
KWAZULU-NATAL
Kaptein and Vriende Music Cruise
📅 20 to 23 February 2026
📍 Durban Harbour, Durban
This multi day cruise combines travel with live music, entertainment programming and leisure experiences along the KwaZulu Natal coastline.
FREE STATE
South Africa vs Pakistan Women’s ODI
📅 22 February 2026
📍 Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein
International cricket comes to the Free State as South Africa hosts Pakistan in a One Day International fixture.
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