Events in October

Have you ever wondered which events in October to visit or what to do and see when living in South Africa? Here are some of the best festivals and events in October in South Africa.

In our listing below we have included the most popular South African events for all provinces. These events are listed with links to event organisers so you can get more information and find out where to buy tickets.

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What's on in South Africa?
October 2019

26 September - 5 October 2019

Cape Town/Western Cape

Baxter Dance Festival. More info

26 September - 3 October 2019

Hermanus/Western Cape

Wines2Whales MTB Race from Somerset West to Hermanus. More info

4 - 6 October 2019

Darling/Western Cape 

Rocking the Daisies. South Africa's premier eco-friedly music festival on Cloof Wine Estate. More.

4 - 6 October 2019

Pretoria/Gauteng

South African Tattoo 2018 at Menlyn Square in Tshwane. More info.

4 - 13 October 2019

Mangaung (Bloemfontein)/Free State

Macufe Arts Festival. Mangaung African Culture Festival with international performers. More info

5 - 6 October 2019

Cape Town/Western Cape

Portuguese Festival at the V&A Waterfront with Blessing of the Fleet. More info

11 - 13 October 2019

Robertson/Western Cape

Robertson Wine on the River. Family Entertainment in the Winelands. More info

Mangaung Rose Festival

18 - 20 October 2019

Mangaung (Bloemfontein)/Free State

Mangaung Rose Festival. Visit the 'City of Roses' and enjoy the open gardens. More info

20 October 2019

Durban/KwaZulu Natal

Amashova Classic Cycle Race. Watch the 106km long cycle race with shorter races and fun races. More info

26 - 27 October 2019

Cape Town/Western Cape

International Kite Festival in Muizenberg. More info


For more events in and around Cape Town in October 2019, click here.

Great South Africa Shows and Exhibition
Events in October 2019

There are many exhibitions and shows that cater not only for trade visitors but also are open to the public. The events listed below provide great insights for all living in South Africa.

15 - 16 October 2019

Durban/KwaZulu-Natal

African Ports and Rail Evolution. 8th Annual conference. More info

18 - 20 October 2019

Cape Town/Western Cape

Cape Town International Boat Show is the only one of its kind on the African continent. More info

18 - 20 October 2019

Johannesburg/Gauteng

Property Buyer Show 2019 at the Sandton Convention Centre. More info

30 October 2019 - 1 November 2019

Johannesburg/Gauteng

RMB Winex at the Sandton Convention Centre. More info

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Disclaimer: This events listing is for information purposes only. You should contact the event organiser to confirm any dates in advance.

Image Credits for Events in October: Image by various events organisers. Other images by SATourism, Shutterstock and own images.


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