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The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway remains the most popular tourist attraction

Major Events in Cape Town & the Western Cape

1. Minstrel Carnival
   

   Every year, Cape Town welcomes the New Year in a bright, colourful and slightly mad cap way with the Cape Minstrel Carnival. A hundred thousand brightly garbed minstrels joyously dance in a new year through the streets of Cape Town. It is a reflection of the heart and soul of vibrant Cape Town & the Western Cape, and a must-see for everyone, local or visitor.

   
2. J&B Met
   

   The glitz and glamorous J&B Met, South Africa's most prestigious horse racing event takes place annually at Kenilworth Race Course in Cape Town towards the end of January. Whether you're dressing to impress, betting on horses or partying the day away, the J&B Met is definitely one of the biggest events in South Africa.

   
3. Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour
   

   Every second Sunday in March, the world's largest Cycle Tour kicks off in Cape Town’s city centre and winds its way for 105,5 kms all the way around the scenic Cape Peninsula to the finish in Green Point.

   
4. Cape Town International Jazz Festival
   

   Known as 'Africa's grandest gathering' the Cape Town International Jazz Festival brings together the best international Jazz musicians and South African artists. Ranked no 4, it is one of the best Jazz Festivals in the world and outshines events such as Switzerland's Montreaux Festival and even it's founding father, the North Sea Jazz Festival in Holland.

   
5. Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon
   

   Dubbed the world's most beautiful marathon it attracts over 26 000 entrees. Held annually over the Easter weekend, the marathon provides entrants with a mixture of breathtaking scenery and a gruelling test of fitness for both the elite and recreational runner.

   
6. Riebeek Valley Olive Festival
   

   The annual Riebeek Valley Olive Festival, the largest of its kind in South Africa, takes place in the picturesque country hamlets of Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West located in the Cape West Coast region of the Western Cape.

   
7. Cape Town Fashion Week
   

   This fashion event which provides a national and international platform for fashion designers across Africa, takes place annually at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, and is a major highlight in Africa's fashion calendar.

   
8. Hermanus Whale Festival
   

   Held annually to celebrate the return of the Southern Right Whale to the Cape Overberg's Whale Coast, this Enviro Arts festival in Hermanus - the best land based whale watching destination in the world, is the only one of its kind in South Africa. Thousands of visitors flock to the seaside resort to watch whales and revel in food, music and comedy every night during the festival.

   
9. ABSA Klein Karoo Nasionale Kuntefees
   

   This Kunstefees (cultural festival) is one of South Africa's biggest and most diverse arts festivals drawing thousands every year. The festival offers various genres of theatre–drama, music theatre and dance–a première experience in every sense of the word.

   
10. Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival
    

    One of the country’s longest-running festivals boasts a jam-packed programme of sport, entertainment and 200 000 oysters! More than 100 exciting events, including wine and whisky tastings and gala evenings, draw a crowd of some 65 000 people each year.