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Nelson Mandela Bay Dance Festival

Aug 24-29, 2026 Gqeberha

The Nelson Mandela Bay Dance Festival is a major competitive and celebratory dance event held annually at the Savoy Theatre in Gqeberha, South Africa. The 2026 edition, marking the 45th anniversary, takes...

Dance Ballet +7

Elandré's birthday performance

Aug 28, 2026 Gqeberha

South African singer-songwriter Elandré will celebrate his birthday with a live performance for audiences in Gqeberha, South Africa, on August 28, 2026.

South African Music Live Performance +5

Confessions of a Blacklisted Woman: She Bellows

Aug 22, 2026 East London

On August 22, 2026, theatre-maker Zimkitha Kumbaca presents the interactive showcase Confessions of a Blacklisted Woman: She Bellows at the Legends Showcase Exclusive Venue in East London. The production features students from...

Theatre Performing Arts +5

Organ Recital by Dr Johan Botes

Aug 16, 2026 Gqeberha

The Feather Market Organ Society will host an organ recital by Dr Johan Botes from Texas, US. The event is scheduled for Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 3pm, at St Mary’s Cathedral...

Organ Recital Classical Music +3

The Collective Market

Aug 16, 2026 Gqeberha

The Collective Market is a family-friendly event held at the Riding Club in Lorraine, Gqeberha, featuring local makers, small businesses, and a variety of food and drinks. Public entrance to the market...

Market Local Business +3

Empower Her Resilience, the Four Oscar Tour Gqeberha

Aug 15, 2026 Gqeberha

Rogue Entertainment presents "Empower Her Resilience, the Four Oscar Tour Gqeberha," a live production blending music, storytelling, and motivational speaking. This event, celebrating the strength and resilience of women, is scheduled for...

Cultural events Music +4

Medieval Fayre and Banquet

Aug 15, 2026 Port Elizabeth

Medieval Fayre and Banquet is a medieval-themed public festival in Port Elizabeth featuring performances, market stalls, food and family activities during the day, followed by an evening banquet with a Shakespeare performance.

Medieval Festival +4

Voice of Courage fashion show

Aug 14, 2026 Port Elizabeth

The Voice of Courage fashion show is a charity cultural event held in Port Elizabeth. This elegant evening of fashion, taking place on Friday, August 14, 2026, at 6pm at the Boardwalk...

Fashion Show Charity +1

Up Market Women’s Day market

Aug 9, 2026 Port Elizabeth

The Up Market Women’s Day market is a community market event in Port Elizabeth featuring local crafts, fashion, food trucks, live entertainment, and family-oriented activities. The event takes place on Sunday, August...

Market Crafts +3

Annual Women’s Day Ride 2026

Aug 8, 2026 East London

A celebratory motorcycle ride for female bikers held in East London, South Africa, to promote empowerment, sisterhood, and road safety. The 2026 event brought together riders from several local motorcycle clubs to...

Motorcycle Ride Women S Empowerment +4

Heritage and Creatives Expo

Aug 7, 2026 Motherwell, Nelson Mandela Bay

The inaugural Heritage and Creatives Expo will take place on 7 August 2026 at the Raymond Mhlaba Sports Centre in Motherwell, Nelson Mandela Bay. Organized by Zivumele Creative Roots Hub, the event...

Creative Arts Youth +4

Becoming South African - Mthatha

Aug 2, 2026 Mthatha

Comedian Vafa Naraghi performs his one-man comedy show 'Becoming South African' in Mthatha on Sunday, August 2, 2026. This performance concludes the Eastern Cape leg of his national tour, exploring themes of...

Comedy Cultural events +4

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