Cape Town Festival 2008

As per tradition the Cape Town Festival is back again, celebrating the diversity of the Mother City


The festival was initiated in 1999 as part of the One City Many Cultures project by the festival’s chairperson, Ryland Fisher, when he was editor of the Cape Times.

Cape Town Festival will be celebrating its ninth anniversary this year and the board of the festival has taken some very exciting decisions with regards to the future of the festival.

The 2009 edition of the Festival will start on Friday 25 April and end on Monday 28 April. Most of the Festival events will take place in the Company Gardens precinct.

There will be some new events this year, including a Unity March on Saturday 26 April, as well as repeating some of the popular events such as the Street Festival (where we close off Long Street for great events) and the World’s Biggest Koeksister event.

The Cape Town Festival will include concerts over three days, the popular Festival Imbizos or Cultural Talks, diverse foods representing different religions and cultures, and a range of activities targeting youth.

Events Schedule Cape Town Festival:

9 Feb – 19 April 2008

  • Community Festivals


21 March 2008

  • Human Rights Day


21 – 25 April 2008

  • Youth Festival


22 – 24 April 2008

  • Cultural Talks / Imbizos


Main Festival: 25-28 April 2008

25 April 2008

  • Official opening of Festival


26 – 28 April 2008

  • Food and Craft


26 April 2008

  • Unity March
  • Street Festival in Adderley Street
  • Community Vibration

27 April 2008
  • Biggest Koeksister
  • Freedom Day Concert

28 April 2008
  • Youth Day
More information on Cape Town Festival 2008 to follow soon.

Molo says: "For all the information on the Cape Town Festival 2008, keep an eye on our events section."

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Cape Town Events Calendar
 
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Tulbagh Tulbagh Christmas in Winter

Christmas lights, glühwein, wine tasting & kids zone

CT Carnival 25 1Cape Town’s biggest parade (and ...

1 000+ performers, Stormers, opulent floats & an afterparty

Two Oceans Aquarium clean up Free beach clean-ups with the Two ...

It happens every single month. See upcoming dates

Pear TreeThe hidden seaside bistro on the ...

Sushi calamari, miso sirloin & rice krispies milkshakes

Trail's End Bike HotelTeam building, stylish conferencing & ...

Ultimate work-play-and-stay hub, Trail’s End

ceder5Accommodation special at Cederkloof ...

Book for 4, pay for 2. There’s hot tubs, hiking trails, pools…

mischuWeekends are for mischu

You can get breakfast and coffee with the R99 brunch special

Cafe Extrablatt 2024All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet every ...

Bottomless buffet with a laidback shisha lounge & bar upstairs

Mountain MarketAffordable healthy food at this city ...

Organic fruit and veg, smoothie bowls + small-scale clothes

wb6Live music & craft beer at Woodstock ...

Springbok Nude Girls and Arno Carstens play here. Plus the beer rocks

Palm House Boutique Hotel and Spa August 2024This boutique 5-star hotel offers ...

The signature Palm Journey includes a 3-course lunch

Tulbagh Tulbagh Christmas in Winter

Christmas lights, glühwein, wine tasting & kids zone

CT Carnival 25 1Cape Town’s biggest parade (and ...

1 000+ performers, Stormers, opulent floats & an afterparty

Pear TreeThe hidden seaside bistro on the ...

Sushi calamari, miso sirloin & rice krispies milkshakes

Trail's End Bike HotelTeam building, stylish conferencing & ...

Ultimate work-play-and-stay hub, Trail’s End

ceder5Accommodation special at Cederkloof ...

Book for 4, pay for 2. There’s hot tubs, hiking trails, pools…

mischuWeekends are for mischu

You can get breakfast and coffee with the R99 brunch special

extrablatt14This Sunday brunch could be your new ...

At this bottomless brunch buffet, kids eat for half price

wb6Live music & craft beer at Woodstock ...

Springbok Nude Girls and Arno Carstens play here. Plus the beer rocks

S8Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch

It’s over 300 years old and always full of surprises

SS 4Cape Town first: The Street Store

Next pop-up is 12 April. See where to donate until 31 March

MR 4Mont Reve: Every city would love it, ...

This opulent masterpiece launches on 26 March

Milk on the Beach 2024The best-kept seaside secret, just off ...

Fresh seafood and sushi minutes from Hermanus. Dogs welcome too

KLM EDITED 1KLM direct flights from Cape Town to ...

Show us your active and win 2 Amsterdam flights, luxe safari stay & more

HintHunt escape roomHintHunt escape rooms for epic ...

6 immersive themes, one being the best in Africa

Two Oceans Aquarium clean up Free beach clean-ups with the Two ...

It happens every single month. See upcoming dates

F6If Ficks isn’t on your bucket list ...

Tucked into the cliffs of a tidal pool, this is THE Hermanus go-to

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