Cape Town is gearing up for another busy week of events that will include esports, Currie Cup rugby, family entertainment, fashion and road running taking centre stage in the city. The Events Permit Office of the City of Cape Town has finally approved the permissions to host the events and is monitoring 12 events this week, with the busiest period expected over the weekend.
Collectively, these events are expected to attract around 20,000 participants and spectators.
Disney on Ice continues its school holiday run at Grand West with Mickey’s Search Party, that will bring favourite Disney stories to life through dazzling skating, breathtaking stunts and unforgettable music. The production features beloved characters including Mickey, Minnie, Elsa, Moana, Miguel from Coco, Buzz Lightyear and many more in a live adventure packed with wonder, laughter and Disney magic.
The shows will take place at 11:00 a.m. and 03:00 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and at 11:00 a.m., 02:00 p.m. and 06:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Each performance will run for approximately two hours, including a 15-minute interval. Doors open one hour before each show and patrons are encouraged to arrive early.
African Gaming Championship
GrandWest will host the second edition of the African Gaming Championship from July 16 to 19, 2026. The esports showcase will see Africa’s top players battling across some of the world’s biggest gaming titles for a share of the R150,000 prize pool.
The event will also feature the Nitro ASL Finals, where South Africa’s leading school teams will compete for championship honours and qualification pathways to the Carry1st Africa Cup and the Call of Duty: Mobile World Championship.
African Gaming Championship is more than just a tournament; it celebrates gaming culture with free spectator entry. Registration is available through the African Gaming Championship website. Competition will take place daily from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.
Currie Cup
Currie Cup rugby returns to the Mother City on Friday, July 17, 2026 when DHL Stormers XXIII will host defending champions Griquas at DHL Stadium. The event will kick-off at 07:05 p.m. with stadium gates opening at 05:30 p.m.
Tickets are available online and from the ticket office on Fritz Sonnenberg Road on match day. Residents and motorists are advised that roads around the stadium, including Fritz Sonnenberg Road, Vlei Road and Granger Bay Boulevard may be impacted with massive traffic on matchday.
Khayelitsha Fashion Week
Khayelitsha Fashion Week is returning for its 11th anniversary edition and will once again serve as a platform to celebrate local creativity, sustainable fashion and emerging talent.
The event will be observed at the Artscape Theatre Centre on Saturday, July 18, 2026. KFW will showcase their collections, while 45 aspiring models take to the runway as part of the Mother City Fashion Experience.
Considering the event coming ahead, designers participated in skills-development workshops, while the models completed runway and professional development training. The 2026 competition places a strong focus on upcycling, challenging designers to transform recycled and waste materials into striking fashion pieces.
The show starts at 01:00 p.m. sharp and runs until 06:00 p.m. Tickets are available through Webtickets.
Festival of Running
The Cape Town Festival of Running rounds off the weekend with two days of racing celebrating fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
The 26th edition begins on Saturday, July 18, 2026 with a 50 km ultra-marathon passing through Green Point, Mouille Point and Sea Point, alongside a 5 x 5 km team relay on the Sea Point Promenade.
Sunday’s programme i.e. on July 19, 2026 the event will feature half marathon, with over 1000 runners expected to tackle one of Cape Town’s most scenic routes through Sea Point, Bantry Bay and Camps Bay. The events begin at 07:00 a.m. on both days.
Residents and motorists are advised that temporary traffic disruptions can be expected along sections of the route in Green Point, Sea Point and Camps Bay. These also include – Beach Road in Sea Point, Queens Road near Bantry Bay, Kloof Road and Victoria Road in Camp’s Bay.
For more information on these and other events hosted in Cape Town, visit the official website.