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Scava's 'Almost' exhibition

Scava's 'Almost' exhibition

Jul 31 - Sep 19, 2026 George
Ongoing

Organized by the Southern Cape Art Association (Scava), the 'Almost' exhibition is a major group art showcase held at the George Museum's Sayers Auditorium. Running from July 31 to September 19, 2026,...

Art exhibition Visual Arts +5
Die Vallei van Adem

Die Vallei van Adem

Sep 10 - Nov 8, 2026 Pretoria
Ongoing

Jaundre van Eck's solo exhibition, "Die Vallei van Adem," will be held at the Pretoria Art Museum from September 10 to November 8, 2026. The exhibition showcases interactive ceramic sound vessels that...

Exhibition Art +5
Darling Wildflower Show

Darling Wildflower Show

Sep 18-20, 2026 Darling
Ongoing

The Darling Wildflower Show is a historic annual three-day festival in the Western Cape that celebrates the region's unique botanical heritage. Held at the Darling Club, the event features a massive landscaped...

Wildflowers Botany +6
Wine Forty Four

Wine Forty Four

Sep 19, 2026 Johannesburg
Starts today

Wine Forty Four is a spring wine tasting event held at 44 Stanley in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Hosted by 44 Stanley and Vinosity, the event features 20...

Wine Tasting +5
Parkview Heritage Festival

Parkview Heritage Festival

Sep 19, 2026 Johannesburg
Starts today

The Parkview Heritage Festival is an annual community event in Johannesburg that celebrates local history and creativity through literature, food, and family entertainment. Held on Tyrone Avenue, the festival features author panels,...

Community festival Literature +6
Indigenous Games Festival

Indigenous Games Festival

Sep 19-26, 2026 Northern Cape
Starts today

The annual Provincial Indigenous Games Festival takes place across all five districts of the Northern Cape, South Africa, from September 19 to 26, 2026. Hosted by the Northern Cape Department of Sport,...

Traditional Festival Indigenous Games +4
Calitzdorp Succulent Festival

Calitzdorp Succulent Festival

Sep 18-20, 2026 Calitzdorp
Ongoing

The Calitzdorp Succulent Festival, also known as Vetplantfees, is an annual event held in the Little Karoo, South Africa, from September 18 to 20. Hosted by the Calitzdorp Succulent Society at Calitzdorp...

Succulents Plants +7