Escape the winter blues in Cape Town with a range of exciting events. From tribute concerts to Abba and the Beatles, to a celebration of vineyards at the Wild Fig Winter Wine Festival, there is something for everyone. Swing and 80s parties are also on offer, as well as a Shakespearean classic revisited. These events promise warmth, happiness, and cultural immersion during the chilly winter season.
Looking for exciting events during the winter season in Cape Town? Look no further than Artscape, retro-themed parties, and a celebration of wines at the Wild Fig Winter Wine Festival. Enjoy a tribute to Abba and the Beatles, sip on over 30 exquisite wines, dance to swing and 80s music, and relish in a Shakespearean masterpiece. These events promise to bring warmth, happiness, and cultural immersion to your winter season.
During the icy July, when the brisk winter breezes sweep through the city, a plethora of enticing events beckon you to step away from the cozy warmth of your home. These events, characterized by their promise of exhilaration, adventure, and cultural immersion, are the perfect antidotes to the winter blues and are worth leaving your house. Among these thrilling occasions, you’ll discover Artscape, retro-themed parties, and perhaps the most captivating of all, a celebration of the world of wines.
The homage to the timeless music of Abba and the Beatles is the inaugural event in this potpourri of enticing activities. The musical ensemble of Mike McCully & The Harmonix has painstakingly curated two tribute performances designed to captivate the ardent fans of these iconic bands. The event is slated for the 19th of July at 8pm at the Durbanville Golf Club. To partake in this melodious trip down memory lane, tickets can be acquired from Quicket. Priced at R200, the evening promises a nostalgic musical journey.
Following the tribute concert, on the 20th of July, the Wild Fig Winter Wine Festival unbolts its doors to the public at 2pm. Positioned within the bucolic allure of a farm-themed venue, the Wild Fig Restaurant in Observatory prides itself on delivering an authentic rural experience in the heart of Cape Town. This serene escape from the monotonous city life in winter hosts a wine-tasting spectacle, spotlighting over 30 exquisite wines from 10 estates. Each sip is an homage to the abundant diversity of the viticulture heritage. Quicket has tickets for this luxurious event priced at R200.
Post the wine festival, the Gorgeous George Hotel extends an invitation for a magical evening, embracing the music and fashion of the swing era, commencing at 6pm. The Pink Room at the hotel is the perfect setting for a spirited evening of rhythm and merrymaking, starting off with a complimentary Swing Taster Class, which is followed by an open dance floor for vibrant swing and soulful blues dancing. Tickets for this rhythmic gala are available on Quicket for R80.
If the 80s era holds a special place in your heart, Boerman serves the perfect backdrop for their 80’s themed party on the same day at 6pm. Polish your dance shoes and fluff up your hair as you prepare to groove to the classic tunes of the era. The party is set at Pitch and Putter, and tickets for this event can be purchased at Quicket for R100.
To cap off the lineup of events, the Abrahamse & Meyer duo, recently returned from their celebrated run at Europe’s largest and most prestigious Shakespeare Festival, stage their riveting interpretation of Shakespeare’s magnum opus, Hamlet, at the Artscape Theatre. Revered for their innovation and sophistication, the award-winning duo delivers a haunting theatrical spectacle. The play commences on the 19th of July, with tickets obtainable at the Artscape Theatre for R100.
In the heart of winter, these events offer a beacon of warmth, happiness, and a taste of culture. Embark on this journey, and you could find yourself swaying to the rhythm of the Beatles, relishing exquisite wines, or engrossed in a Shakespearean masterpiece.
So, defy the humdrum of the frosty July as the city tempts you with a diverse array of ‘house-leaving worthy’ events. A blend of music, wine, and theatre weaves together a rich tapestry, promising a multitude of experiences as varied and delightful as the city itself.
From tribute concerts to Abba and the Beatles, to a celebration of vineyards at the Wild Fig Winter Wine Festival, swing and 80s parties, and a Shakespearean classic revisited, there is something for everyone during the winter season in Cape Town.
The tribute concert for Abba and the Beatles is on the 19th of July at 8pm at the Durbanville Golf Club.
The Wild Fig Winter Wine Festival is a wine-tasting event that showcases over 30 exquisite wines from 10 estates. It takes place on the 20th of July at the Wild Fig Restaurant in Observatory.
The swing era soiree takes place at the Pink Room in the Gorgeous George Hotel on the 20th of July at 6pm.
The ticket price for the 80s themed party at Pitch and Putter is R100.
The Abrahamse & Meyer duo is staging their interpretation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet at the Artscape Theatre. The play commences on the 19th of July, and tickets are obtainable for R100.
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