The sun🌞 has finally come out to play, which means that the outdoor festivals have too!

Don't forget to check what’s happening in Cape Town, Joburg, Pretoria & Durban Today.

South Africa better get ready to handle the epicness that this summer promises to bring. We have something for everyone, from album launches to halloween bashes that will leave your skin crawling.

October is the official start of summer in Cape Town, with the colder days behind us, the city that never sleeps is in no short supply of big events and activities for everyone.

From the much anticipated Rocking The Daisies Festival to a theatrical production for a cause, the Mother City is on fire this October.

🎃 With Halloween fast approaching we have put together the best events and startling activities to keep you on your toes this Hollows Eve, check out what Cape Town is getting up to this Halloween!

• Halloween in Cape Town

Smalltown Beats

Last year the collectives kicked down the door and announced themselves in grand-style, putting on a show that had us all reeling. This year many of the same faces return with a few new ones adding a bit of flava flaav.

The collectives are once again involved in every aspect of the festival. Holding themselves to the highest standards, striving to curate a space perfectly tailored to enjoying the weird and wonderful sounds they have in store.

Line Up across 3 stages:

• Friday
  • Mayors of Smalltown
  • Not Sorry Club
  • NTSC
  • Private Life
  • Champagne
  • Arkology
  • Mouth2Mouth
  • Database
  • The Other Records
• Saturday
  • MASS.
  • Speed Dial
  • Live Lounge
  • Suid Tronica
  • ATOM
• Sunday
  • Paradise City
  • DeeTo Sessions

With an entire year's worth of experience filled with new influences and sources of inspiration they are relishing an opportunity to present what they've been up to.

Minimising their footprint on the environment is of utmost importance. There are a couple incentives in place to encourage ride sharing for the event: Parking Levy per car: R150. For every car with 4 people in it, each person gets a complimentary shot of tequila on arrival, made possible by Altos Tequila SA. This also results in a reduced parking fee of R35 per person

Ticket are all access & includes access to the: Main Festival Area, Camping Grounds; Ablutions and Showers.

• Cost:
  • Early Bird: R360
  • Phase 1: R450
  • Phase 2: R550
  • Phase 3: R650
• When: 4 - 7 October, from 10am
• Venue: Wortelgat Rd, between Hermanus & Standford
• More Info: Facebook Event

CAN DO! is Rocking the Daisies 2019

Rocking the Daisies Music and Lifestyle Festival is South Africa’s biggest and hottest outdoor gathering, which takes place over four days on the first weekend of October every year. What a way to kick off the summer season!

From 4-6 October 2019, festival-goers can expect a multi-faceted and multi-sensory action-packed weekend featuring the best local and international entertainment including music, comedy, art and film.

Organisers have pulled out all the stops this RTD 2019!

RTD Line Up:

• The 1975 (UK Band)
• Russ (US)
• Tash Sultana (Aus)
• Giggs (UK)
• Nasty C
• IAMDDB (UK)
• Shop Madjozi
• Earthgang (US)
• Smino
• Shekhina
• Cassper Nyovest
• Jay Prince (UK)
• Austin Millz (US)
• Mis Casa
• Zahara
• View the full line up here!

This one is for the seasoned festival-goers. The earlier you buy the closer you are to the festival entrance and main gate, the split in campsites will create a controlled, well monitored area with less queues to all facilities.

The general camping sites are not included in your ticket price, but if you are after the exclusive privacy of the outdoors there is a variety of options available to suite your camping style.

Festival tickets do not include camping. No camping pass = no access to campsites.

• Cost:
  • Phase 1 - SOLD OUT
  • Phase 2 - SOLD OUT
  • R995 - Phase 3
  • Camping Options: From R225 to R11995
• When: 4-6 October
• Venue: Kloof Wine Estate, Darling
• More Info:
  • Rocking The Daisies Event
  • Website

The Bubbly Festival Champagne and Bubbly 2019

Come and celebrate Champagne, Bubbly, Glitz, Glam, Fashion and the best entertainment in town.

Events & More will host The Bubbly Festival Champagne and Bubbly at Shimmy Beach Club on Saturday the 5th October 2019. Tasting stations open at 1 pm until 6 pm, all ticket holders receive 10 free tasting tickets, additional tickets will be available at R20.

The after party starts at 8pm until late. You don't want to miss this event, rally your friends, plan your outfits and buy your tickets for a fun filled glamorous day.

Festival goers can also expect additional crowd-pleasing activities including champagne and bubbly tastings, live entertainment, Sabrage performance, and top end food suppliers to cover all palate requirements. There will also be stunning prizes up for grabs, as well as photo opportunities for the best dressed.

Dress Code: White and Gold with a touch of Pink.

• Cost:
  • R360 - Online
• When: 5 October, 1pm - 6pm
• Venue: Shimmy Beach Club, 12 South Arm Rd, Cape Town
• More Info: The Bubbly Festival Champagne and Bubbly 2019

Dancers Love Dogs

Dancers collaborating for Mass Sterilisation of animals in need in Cape Town.

What started off as a small fundraiser to assist animals obtaining a sterilisation in 2012 – has now become part of a really big dream. This will mark the 8th annual gala for Dancers Love Dogs in Cape Town, each ticket proceeds will go towards sterilising one animal in need, one seat = one sterilisation.

• Cost:
  • R300 - Online
• When: 5 October, 7:30pm
• Venue: Artscape Opera House, Jan Smuts St, Cape Town
• More Info: Dancers Love Dogs

Crimson HOUSE Album Launch - Hillcrest Quarry

CRIMSON HOUSE are back in SA with their whirlwind 'Bounceology Tour' and they're making an Epic Stop at Hillcrest Quarry on Sun the 13th Oct with their NEW ALBUM.

Cape Town get ready to BOUNCE with the Legendary Crimson House delivering a high energy performance that has been rocking crowds socks off all over SA and Internationally too. They are the 'Party & Festival' band of note so make sure you bring a 2nd pair of dancing shoes to keep up with the gypsy rock and boogie vibes.

Their new album release Bounceology will be available at this premier show. Opening up the Sunday Entertainment with an explosive blues rock set they have the The Richard Pryor Band which features the combined musical talents of Jesse Jordan on vocals, Richard Pryor on guitar, Rob Stemmett on bass, Steph Nortje on drums with Mad Mouth Mike on guest harmonica.

They will be paying homage to some of the blues greats including BB King, Jimi Hendrix, Robben Ford, Eric Clapton, Freddie King, SRV, Joe Bonamassa and more. Expect passion driven blues rock of the highest calibre as they deliver an opening set guaranteed to refuel your serotonin levels.

They also have the huge blues rock LUCKY DRAW worth thousands of rands including a Fender guitar, Combustion Technology cash prize and a R500 Paul Bothner Music voucher!

• Cost:
  • R150 - Cash At the Door
  • FREE - Kids u12 years
• When: 13 October, 2pm - 6pm
• Venue: Hillcrest Quarry, Tygerberg Valley Rd, Durbanville
• More Info: Crimson HOUSE Album Launch - Hillcrest Quarry

Vegan Lifestyle Festival | Spring Edition

Six months have passed and it’s time for another Vegan Lifestyle Festival!

A day filled with live music, over 100 food, drink and craft stalls, interactive educational workshops, talks and demonstrations, live art installations, movement and artistic expression spaces and classes and so much more.

This time around they have day-pass sale phases. Your day pass grants you full access to all the workshops, talks, classes, and activities throughout the day.

A full program and schedule will be posted for the day but get excited for incredible local talent and activities for the whole family all included in your day pass.

• Cost:
  • R50 - Early Bird
  • R80 - 2nd Phase
  • R100 - Snapscan at the Door
• When: 19 October, 10am - 6pm
• Venue: The Source, Herzlia Primary School, 38 Old Kendal Rd, Constantia
• More Info: Vegan Lifestyle Festival | Spring Edition

Sexy Groovy Love - The Castle

Summer festivals are made in winter! As the days start to get longer and the weather gradually becomes warmer, Sexy Groove Love are excited to invite you to the first gathering of the season, The Castle.

The Lichtenstein Castle has become one of the much-loved homes and for good reason. This medieval Castle is perched high on the hillside, offering endless views of the ocean and town that lie below. This unique atmosphere provides an air of mystery and intimacy that is rarely found so close to the city!

Line Up:

• Just Her (UK I Anjunadeep & Constant Circles)
• Aero Manyelo (RSA I Get Physical)
• Dean Fuel
• Richard Marshall
• DJ Abby Nurock
• Chris de Vos
• Roastin' Records - Cape Town
• Mahala

The parking and drop off is at Mojo's Restaurant & Tapas Bar, Harbour Road, Hout Bay Harbour - NO cars will be permitted through the Castle gates. Complimentary shuttles will pick up and drop off from the parking points at Mojo Restaurant on the Harbour.

The Groove Pass is your season ticket to all Sexy groove Love events this summer season 2019/2020)

• Cost:
  • R570 - Online (Sexy Groovy Love - The Castle)
  • R1400 - Sexy Groovy Love Groove Pass
• When: 26 October, 1pm - 1am
• Venue: Lichtenstein Castle, Hout Bay, Harbour Rd, Hout Bay
• More Info: Sexy Groovy Love - The Castle

Kirstenbosch Craft & Food Market

Chilled, genuine craft market to enjoy with the whole family.

250 stalls of superb crafts, great food, craft beer and wine and live music. Dogs welcome on leads.

• Cost: FREE
• When: 27 October, 9am - 3pm
• Venue: Kirstenbosch Stone Cottages, Rhodes Dr, Cape Town
• More Info: Facebook Event

Killarney hosts the biggest Motor Show in the Western Cape

Ladies and Gentlemen, start your engines for the 2019 Killarney Motor Show powered by Kfm 94.5 at the home of motorsport in the Western Cape on Sunday 27 October.

For the fourth annual Killarney Motor Show they are taking the revs up again with close to 1300 vehicles on show and more than 100 stalls selling just about anything you can think of for your car - and your tummy, with a huge variety of watering holes serving ice-cold drinks, sit-down eateries and takeaway vendors!

There's a new, more accessible layout, an entirely new category of exhibitors and fascinating new displays to delight spectators and keep them at the show all day, from “Gates open” at 10:00am until the show closes at 5:00pm, including live music and a fun fair in the pits paddock offering exciting rides for children of all ages.

For the first time the show will feature no less than four active circuits, starting with the Tar Oval, where the Cape Hell Drivers will be in action all day. Next door to that is the Arena section; as its name suggests, that's where you'll experience non-stop entertainment including stunts, drifting, burnouts, classic motorcycle and even vintage tractor parades and tug-o-war contests.

There will be public karting on the one-kilometre 'K' circuit, to give you a real taste of how Formula One greats Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton and Ayrton Senna started their racing careers, while the new car dealers have their own dedicated test drive circuit for the first time, offering test drives on the latest models all day - including electric cars, another first for the Killarney Motor Show.

Trials expert and Dakar Rally hero Kobus Potgieter will show us how to ride over all sorts of natural obstacles, while international stunt stars the Le Riche brothers will amaze you with impossible stunts on two wheels, including riding almost four metres straight up the side of a truck!

• Cost:
  • R100 - Adults
  • R40 - Scholars / Kids u16 years
  • FREE - Western Province Motor Club members
  • FREE - Kids u12 years
• When: 27 October, 10am - 5pm
• Venue: Killarney International Raceway
• More Info: Killarney hosts the biggest Motor Show in the Western Cape

KAMERS/Makers 2019 Stellenbosch

Since 2003 the Boland 'up'-market has been a highlight on the calendars of many decor, design and craft lovers. Expect nothing less as KAMERS returns to Blaauwklippen Vineyards, which in 2018 proved to be one of the best-loved venues yet.

Over 190 of SA's most creative Makers will be showcasing everything from handcrafted decor and fashion to artisan food and wine, making this their biggest Boland show yet!

Tickets include a limited edition KAMERS/Makers shopper bag, magazine and Consol Glass Curvy water bottle to refill at purified water stations around the show.

This edition visitors will be treated to a very limited Breast Cancer awareness Console Glass Grip & Go Bottle!!

• Cost:
  • R70 - Online
  • R100 - At the entrance
  • R130 multi-entry ticket
  • R70 - Students / Pensioners
• When: 29 October - 3 November
• Venue: Blaauwklippen Vineyards, On R44 between Stellenbosch & Somerset West
• More Info: Facebook Event

With summer in full swing, the Gauteng area will see a lot more outdoor festivals taking place.

There are some of the biggest the area will see all year round! From the ever popular Vaal Kids Festival to the annual Cheese Market, the City of Gold will fill up your days and nights this October.

Don’t forget to check out what’s happening in Joburg Today and this Weekend.

⭐Vibescout Favourite - A Taste of South Africa | Foodie Market Killarney Mall⭐

Calling all foodie lovers for this Spring event! Whether you're looking for a bite to eat and you're in the surrounding Killarney office parks, or you're coming from afar for the amazing local and artisan foods, you can enjoy the perfect grab-and-go at Killarney Mall!

Whilst you're here, why not pick up your weekly groceries, do your banking or even get your car washed, they've got your lunch hour covered! Killarney Mall and Sylvia's Market are bringing this amazing lunchtime experience to you on the last Friday of every month.

Share in the love from the next Exclusive Books guest appearance; Sharon Lurie author of A Taste Of South Africa The Kosher Butcher's Wife. Join her at Exclusive Books on 25th of October 2019 between 12pm and 2pm. Sharon will be doing a meet and greet with her fans so bring your copy of A Taste Of South Africa to get it signed by Sharon herself.

• Cost: FREE
• When: 25 October, 10am - 3pm
• Venue: Killarney Mall, 60 Riviera Rd, Killarney
• More Info:
  • Website

The Ivyson Tour Johannesburg

The Ivyson tour was initially founded in Cape Town, 2017. The Mother City was Nasty C's mother’s home town and the ideal city to launch his first and only personal tour.

To date it has since been hosted in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg and Namibia attracting over 16 000 attendees across the shows. This year the Ivyson Tour will be hosted in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Vaal, Pretoria and Zimbabwe.

Through the Ivyson tour the youth have the opportunity to experience a high level production boasting the best national and local acts in each city. The tour caters for ages 12 and over with designated adult areas

• Cost:
  • From R125 - R250
• When: 4 October, 4:30pm - 12am
• Venue: Constitutional Hill Precinct, 11 Kotze St, Johannesburg
• More Info: The Ivyson Tour Johannesburg

Wonderland HIP HOP festival - 5th October 2019

Wonderland Festival is South Africa's largest premium u18 festival that showcases artists and acts from across the globe as well as the best of local talent.

Wonderland Festival is strictly under 19 only, catering to ages 13 to 19. ID or proof of identification must be provided to gain entry to this event.

• Cost:
  • Early Bird:
    • R119 - General Admission (2 Minimum purchase)
    • R229 - VIP
    • R679 - VVIP
  • Phase 1:
    • R179 - General Admission
    • R229 - VIP
    • R679 - VVIP
  • Phase 2:
    • R229 - General Admission
    • R349 - VIP
    • R749 - VIP
  • Final Phase:
    • R279 - General Admission
    • R399 - VIP
    • R899 - VVIP
• When: 5 October, 12pm - 11pm
• Venue: Val Bonne Country Estate, 1 Arden Rd, Johannesburg
• More Info: Wonderland HIP HOP festival - 5th October 2019

Stellenbosch Wine Festival Joburg

Sip, swirl and savour the best of Stellenbosch in Joburg.

R225 gets you a day pass with a wine glass, 15 coupons to taste Stellenbosch’s finest wines, top of the range wines for sale at cellar door prices, live music from popular artists Majozi, Jerry And The Bandits and Pilani Bubu, as well as the opportunity to taste and purchase delicious food at the Pick n Pay Food Market.

R275 gets you an additional entry into the Pick n Pay Tasting Room where you get treated to food and wine pairings that will delight your senses. Limited to one tasting session per person and pre-booking is essential.

• Cost:
  • R225 - General Tasting
  • R275 - Exclusive Pick n Pay Tasting Room Experience
• When: 5 - 6 October, 12pm - 6pm
• Venue: The Wanderers Club, 21 North St, Illovo
• More Info: Facebook Event

SPAR Women's Challenge Joburg 2019

The SPAR Women’s Challenge offers women from all walks of life, levels of fitness, shapes and sizes the opportunity to partake in a 5km or 10km road race (walk or run).

This challenge is the most popular and inclusive road race in South Africa, attracting the country’s top professional female athletes and a vast range of recreational runners. Proceeds from the race are donated to Reach 4 Recovery, an international breast cancer support group. It is affiliated to the International Union Against Cancer (UICC). It is a non-medical programme designed to help women with breast cancer in their return to daily life.

During the 2015 SPAR Women’s Challenge, Caxton staff noticed that many children from disadvantaged schools in Johannesburg took part in the SPAR Women’s Challenge race, barefoot. This year, Caxton is running a special charity drive for the 2019 SPAR Women’s Challenge – to put shoes on feet – so that the shoes can be used not just to run the race but to keep cold winter chills away from feet as well.

Those participating in the Spar Women’s Challenge can drop off their old shoes when they collect their race numbers at the Marks Park Sports Club. There is also a drop of point at Caxton House 368, Jan Smuts Avenue, Craighall or at Cornelius Street, cnr JG Strydom road, Weltevredenpark.

While size and style of the shoes does not matter, it is important that the shoes are all in a good condition. Those who donate shoes stand a chance of winning a special prize! The draw and prize winners will be announced the week after the race.

• Cost:
  • R100 - 5km / 10km
  • R30 - Temporary License
• When: 6 October, 8am - 12pm
• Venue: Marks Park Sports Club, Judith Rd, Emmarentia
• More Info: SPAR Women's Challenge Joburg 2019

CAN DO! In the City 2019

Join In The City and CAN DO for Joburg's hottest inner city event, on Sunday 6 October 2019.

Line Up:

• The 1975 (UK)
• Russ (US)
• Tash Sultana (AUS)
• Giggs (UK)
• IAMDDB (UK)
• Earth Gang (US)
• Smino (US)
• BenjiFlow (UK)
• Jay Prince (UK)
• Tay Iwar (NG)
• Austin Millz (US)
• Santi (NG)

Zeelo is our official transport partner for CAN DO! In the City 2019, providing Luxury Bus Transfers to and from Ellis Park Stadium on 6 October.

🚌 Book your seat here

• Cost:
  • Phase 1 - SOLD OUT
  • R595 - Phase 2 (95% SOLD OUT)
  • R695 - Phase 3
• When: 6 October, 10am - 12:30am
• Venue: Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg
• More Info: CAN DO! In the City 2019

Japanese Spring Festival 2019

The Japanese School of Johannesburg are pleased to announce that the 2019 Japanese Festival will be taking place on 12th October(Saturday)!

Please note, an Identification Document (ID card,ID book, Driver's license, Passport etc.) is required to enter the festival and baggage inspection will be required at the gate.

• Cost: TBC
• When: 12 October, 9am - 3pm
• Venue: The Japanese School of Johannesburg, Emmarentia
• More Info: Japanese Spring Festival 2019

5FM Birthday Celebration Johannesburg

5FM has teamed up with the eventing property "The Social" to bring you a boutique music and food festival in celebrating 5FM's big birthday celebration.

The collaboration between these powerhouses will be taking over Val Bonne Country Estate in Modderfontein on Saturday the 12th October 2019 featuring a balance of SA's finest local talent, your favourite 5FM DJ's as well SPECIAL INTERNATIONAL GUEST, TUJAMO (Germany) and local heavy weight Nasty C.

A day into night boutique music festival that will be serving delicious foods from some of South Africas best gourmet food trucks in a picnic styled setting and then as the sun goes down we turn Val Bonne into an electrifying celebration of music, pyro and energy!

Don't miss the ultimate day time dancing experience as we raise the roof and welcome in 5FM's Birthday Celebration.

• Cost:
  • General Access
    • R160 - Early Bird
    • R260 - Phase 1
    • R360 - Phase 2
  • VIP (No u21's) Seperate Bar & Viewing Deck Area
    • R350 - Early Bird
    • R400 - Phase 1
    • R450 - Phase 2
• When: 12 October, 12pm - 1am
• Venue: Val Bonne Country Estate, 1 Arden Rd, Johannesburg
• More Info: Facebook Event

The Gin And Rum Social Garden

We proud to present the second instalment of the Gin And Rum Social Garden to take place at the Constitution Hill in Johannesburg.

Featuring the finest gin and rum brands from South Africa alongside global brands.

Attendees to expect the best succulent street food from the best food vendors in GP. A well diverse line up of DJ's, bands and live performers. This is an experience you wouldn't want to miss #AvoidTheFOMO

• Cost:
  • R150 - Online
• When: 12 October, 10am - 11:55pm
• Venue: Constitution Hill, 11 Kotze St, Braamfontein
• More Info: The Gin And Rum Social Garden

Curry & Craft

Experience a curry cook off, the Best Bunny in Jozi Competition, Show & Shine, Bhangra and Thunee competition!

Don’t miss out on this spectacular Curry & Craft experience!

• Cost: From R20 - R80
• When: 19 October, 9am - 11:59pm
• Venue: Gold Reef City, Northern Parkway & Data Crescent
• More Info: Curry & Craft

IThemba Walkathon, Avon Justine

iThemba is a Zulu word meaning hope. To date Avon Justine has raised in excess of R20 Million through the sale of special “pink ribbon” products for breast cancer education, awareness and screening in South Africa.

Show your support for the fight against breast cancer, a disease that will strike 1 in 29 South African women in their lifetime. With your help, we are saving lives.

The Pink Light Project is a global education campaign, developed in association with Cancer Research UK to deliver the Avon Breast Cancer Promise pledge to help women globally know the risks, know the signs and know how to take action. Thanks to the astonishing efforts of Avon’s millions-strong network of women around the world – associates, Representatives and customers – in spreading the word, the message reached 337 million women.

• Cost:
  • R175 - Adults
  • R115 - Children u 12 years
• When: 20 October, 7:30am - 5pm
• Venue: Marks Park Sports Club, Judith Rd, Emmarentia
• More Info: Facebook Event

Joburg Zoo Family Fun Day

Surprise the family with a fun day out and enjoy the excitement at Joburg Zoo Family Fun Day with Paid and Free activities that will keep everyone entertained.

Get the whole family together and enjoy a fun weekend with thrilling rides at Joburg Zoo Family Fun Day. It will be a weekend to remember with lots of activities to keep everyone entertained.

• Cost:
  • Early Bird
    • R100 - Kids Ages 2-12 years
    • R130 - Adults
  • Normal Tickets
    • R120 - Kids Ages 2-12 years
    • R150 - Adults
• When: 26 October, 10am - 5:30pm
• Venue: Johannesburg Zoo
• More Info: Joburg Zoo Family Fun Day

Amapiano National Festival

South Africa ARE YOU READY? Amapiano has set its presence in our music industry and now it is time!

To CELEBRATE THE PEOPLE, THE CULTURE, THE LIFE STYLE, THE MUSIC on the 26TH October 2019 at Constitutional Hill.

• Cost:
  • From R120 - R1200
• When: 26 October, 10am - 12am
• Venue: Constitution Hill, 11 Kotze St, Braamfontein
• More Info: Amapiano National Festival

🎃 With Halloween fast approaching we have put together the best events and startling activities to keep you on your toes this Hollows Eve, check out what Jozi is getting up to this Halloween!

• Halloween in Johannesburg

The Jacaranda city is in full bloom this October, from food festivals to the watching the Boks perform in the Rugby World Cup.

Only the best events make it to this listing and Pretoria has pulled out all the stops.

Don’t forget to check out what’s happening in Pretoria Today and this Weekend.

TOPS at SPAR Wine Show Pretoria

A glorious POURformance awaits wine lovers, as the TOPS at SPAR Wine Show returns to the Pretoria.

The show offers wine enthusiasts an opportunity to learn about wine varietals, wine-making processes, wine pairings and so much more.

All tickets include a tasting glass, all tastings and access to the wine theatres.

• Cost:
  • R185 - Day Pass (Includes free platters + Wine guide book)
  • R385 - Couples Day Pass (Admits 2) (Includes free platters + Wine guide book)
  • R280 - Weekend Pass (Friday + Saturday admission, includes free platters + Wine guide book)
• When:
  • 3 & 4 October, 5pm - 9pm (respectively)
  • 5 October, 3pm - 9pm
• Venue: Menlyn Park
• More Info: Facebook Event

Smokin' Folk Festival

You are invited to the first annual Smokin’ Folk Festival at the Cowhouse Market, Hazeldean, Pretoria.

Visitors can expect an amazing local folk line-up in a beautiful outdoor venue, low and slow smoked food (vegetarian options available), shaded beer garden and cash bars.

Line Up:

• Werner Bekker
• 15OH5
• Jerry And The Bandits
• Andra
• Georgetown Band
• Bad Peter
• Roan Ash

This is a pet friendly event, however, pets must remain on leashes. There is ample seating areas and secure parking.

Not a fan of smoked food? No problem, the Cowhouse weekly market next door will be running as usual with food for every taste.

• Cost:
  • R110 - Early Bird (SOLD OUT)
  • R160 - Online
  • R200 - At the Gates
  • R60 - Kids 5 to 12 yrs
  • FREE - Kids u5 yrs
• When: 5 October, 10am - 7pm
• Venue: Cowhouse Market, C/o Ridge Rd & Oukraal Blvd
• More Info: Smokin' Folk Festival

Gin & Jazz: Flower Power Edition

It's time for some positive vibes only at the Flower Power version of the esteemed Gin & Jazz celebrations. Dress up as your most hippie self and you could win yourself a cool R300 Carbon Bistro voucher.

Join them for a psychedelic 60s-styled event and take it easy with live jazz, amazing food and superb gin.

☮️ Book your seat here!

• When: 5 October, 7pm - 10pm
• Venue: Carbon Bistro, 279 Dey St, Brooklyn
• More Info: Facebook Event

We Are Animals Festival: Cozy Experience

We Are Animals X COZY Presents:

We Are Animals Festival: Bringing you the best in Electro, House, Trap and Yanos sounds in an old Tobacco warehouse with the best production in South Africa. Be sure not to sleep on this as we are turning it all the way up!

• Cost:
  • R100 - Early Birds (Limited to 200 tickets)
  • R150 - Early Birds VIP(Limited to 50 tickets)
  • R140 - Pre-Sold
  • R160 - Gate
  • R250 - VIP
• When: 5-6 October, 12pm - 3am
• Venue: Jardown Hall, Pretoria
• More Info: We Are Animals Festival: Cozy Experience

Parks & Pringles presents Arno Carstens, Shadowclub, Bones & more

Park Acoustics and Pringles proudly invites legendary SA front man Arno Carstens along with rock & roll legends Shadowclub, Pretoria blues rock super group Black Cat Bones, Cape Town's finest Crimson House, The Valley, The Rob Father & DJ Lemon!!

It's also a massive honour to host Loyiso Madinga, Donovan Goliath and Chris Mapane on the comedy floor!

Line Up:

• The Valley
• Crimson House
• Black Cat Bones
• Shadowclub
• Arno Carstens
• The Robfather vs DJ Lemon
• Loyiso Madinga
• Donovan Goliath
• Chris Mapane

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Please note - No children between the age 13-17 will be allowed at the event. Proof of identification required, no copies, photo's or temporary documents. Also no glass are permitted into the festival area, please buy cans or decant in plastic bottles.

• Cost:
  • R135 - Early Bird
  • R155 - Online
  • R175 - At the Gate
  • R15 - Per Car (Payable at the main entrance to the reserve)
  • FREE - Kids u6 years
• When: 6 October, 10am - 6:30pm
• Venue: Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria
• More Info: Parks & Pringles presents Arno Carstens, Shadowclub, Bones & more

The Grand White Spring Picnic Pretoria 2019

The Grand White Dinner celebrates its first Spring Picnic in 2019 - with an impressive entertainment program - there are plenty of surprises in store for you!

Spend an extraordinary afternoon and evening together with friends and family.

An event where you arrive as strangers and leave as friends! During the course of the day, guests will enjoy each other's company; delicious food, live music, speeches, comedy, all kinds of entertainment and much, much more! We promise it's going to be unforgettable!

Your ticket includes 1 FREE Bottle of white wine

• Cost:
  • R150 - General Access
  • R300 - Seated
  • R700 - VIP Lounge Seated
• When: 12 October, 12pm - 10pm
• Venue: Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria
• More Info: The Grand White Spring Picnic Pretoria 2019

Chilla Nathi: Black Motion and Amanda Black Live in Pretoria

Breakout Events, Black Motion, and Amanda Black bring you 'Chilla Nathi', a spring and summer showcase tour of two of South Africa's powerhouse acts, Black Motion and Amanda Black!

And this is no traditional show for either band, as they play lengthy sets, putting their full discography and epic live performances on show.

Catch Black Motion and Amanda Black Live at Botanical Gardens in Pretoria for an outdoor experience unlike any other.

Tickets to Chilla Nathi with Black Motion and Amanda Black are available for purchase at Pick n Pay outlets nationwide, and Webtickets online.

• Cost:
  • R150 - Phase 1 General Admission
  • R195 - Phase 2 General Admission
• When: 12 October, 2pm - 7pm
• Venue: Pretoria National Botanical Garden
• More Info: Chilla Nathi: Black Motion and Amanda Black Live in Pretoria

The Ivyson Tour Pretoria

The Ivyson tour was initially founded in Cape Town in 2017. The Mother City was Nasty C's mother’s home town and the ideal city to launch his first and only personal tour.

To date it has since been hosted in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg and Namibia attracting over 16 000 attendees across the shows. This year the Ivyson Tour will be hosted in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Bloemfontein, Vaal, Pretoria and Zimbabwe. Through the Ivyson tour the youth have the opportunity to experience a high level production boasting the best national and local acts in each city. The tour caters for ages 12 and over with designated adult areas.

• Cost:
  • R125 - R150
• When: 18 October, 4pm - 12am
• Venue: 021central, 381 Helen Joseph St
• More Info: The Ivyson Tour Pretoria

Francois van Coke & Vriende Pretoria 2019

Join Francois van Coke as he shares the stage with an array of much loved South African performers!

Line up:

• Riky Rick Makhado
• Die Heuwels Fantasties
• Jack Parow
• Fokofpolisiekar
• Early B Music
• RIANA NEL
• Arno Carstens
• Laudo Liebenberg (aKING)
• Danie du Toit (Spoegwolf)
• Coenie de Villiers
• Van Coke Kartel
• Tasché

Get your tickets now to avoid disappointment!

• Cost:
  • From R250 - R295
• When: 18 October, 8pm - 10pm
• Venue: Sun Arena Times Square, pretoria
• More Info: Francois van Coke & Vriende Pretoria 2019

GinFest 26 Oct'19

Listen to LIVE MUSIC like Neil Somers and MORE while you spend the day in the beautiful gardens. Complimentary glass and 2 tasting tokens per person.

Remember to bring your chairs and blankets. The General Bar will also be available.

• Cost:
  • R110 - Per person
• When: 26 October, 11am - 8pm
• Venue: Kleinkaap Boutique Hotel, 87 Jim van der Merwe Rd
• More Info: GinFest 26 Oct'19

Family Braai Day 2019

Spend the day with your loved ones on the beautiful lawns of Pretoria National Botanical Garden. Let the kids run free while you dance and sing along to great music.

Bring your own meat (use our braai facility) and please don’t forget your umbrellas and gazebos.

• Cost:
  • R50 - Kids 3-15 years
  • R100 - Early Bird
  • R150 - Computicket
• When: 26 October, 10am - 8pm
• Venue: Pretoria National Botanical Garden
• More Info: Family Braai Day 2019

The tropical seaside city of Durban is alive with activity this October.

With massive fitness events for a cause to the anticipated launch of Tiger's Milk Suncoast, Durban has one rocking October planned.

🎃 With Halloween fast approaching we have put together the best events and startling activities to keep you on your toes this Hollows Eve, check out what Durban is getting up to this Halloween!

• Halloween in Durban

Kloof Street Food Feast!

Kloof Country Club presents a plastic-free food feast! Enjoy over 30 different food stalls ranging from Chinese Chicken, Shisa Nyama to Burgers and Shwarmas all to be washed down with Round Table Kloof190's Gluhwein and a true Mozam-style R&R bar!

If that's not enough, they'll have live music and over 6 giant inflatables for the little ones and much much more!

This event is a plastic-free initiative brought to you by Kloof Country Club in their plight to help deplete single-use plastic.

• Cost: FREE
• When: 4 October, 5pm - 10pm
• Venue: Kloof Country Club, 26 Victory Rd, Durban
• More Info: Kloof Street Food Feast!

Hoptober Fest - Craft Experience

You are invited to Hoptober Fest, a craft brewery style festival for the whole family.

Line Up:

• 1D-LE Music
• The Lion & The Bear
• The Golden Super Hawks
• Funking Huck

Over 20 local and national breweries and distilleries, street food and craft stalls, live entertainment from local artists and a kiddies area. A truly craft experience!

• Cost:
  • R50 - Non Drinkers & Kids ages 3-12 years
  • R85 - Phase 2
  • R120 - At the Gate
• When: 5 October, 11am - 6pm
• Venue: Jonsson Kings Park, Jacko Jackson, Durban
• More Info: Hoptober Fest - Craft Experience

Blythedale Adventure Market - Kids Cartoon Carnival 2019

Imagine a place where Dora the Explorer went on an adventure with the Paw Patrol, where Barney got to teach Peppa Pig, and Mickey and Minnie vacation on the beach. Bring the kids to meet their favourite characters at the next Blythedale Market.

Also visiting will be Elsa and Olaf from Frozen, Winnie the Pooh and Spongebob Squarepants. Parents can enjoy their choice of beverage(s) at our new and improved Beach Bar with live music.

• Cost: FREE
• When: 6 October, 9am -4pm
• Venue: Blythedale Coastal Adventure Market
• More Info: Blythedale Adventure Market - Kids Cartoon Carnival 2019

Moonlight Picnic

Join Makaranga Garden Lodge for an exciting Moonlight Picnic in their gardens.

Picnic Baskets include:

• Salted caramel nuts
• Antipasto skewers
• Charred corn salsa salad
• Chicken, butternut, bulgar wheat and feta wrap
• Salmon pâté and melba toast
• Cake pops
• Mini baklava.

Pre-order a picnic basket for 2 for R460. Kiddies’ baskets are available too. Blankets are included, but must please be returned, and unfortunately no BYO. Cushions are welcome.

• Cost:
  • R460 - Basket for 2
• When: 12 October, 6pm - 9pm
• Venue: Makaranga Garden Lodge, 1A Igwababa Rd, Durban
• Bookings: [email protected]
• More Info: Moonlight Picnic

Tiger's Milk Suncoast Launch Party with MiCASA

If you're as excited as we are for the opening of the very first Tiger's Milk in Durbs get ready for the ultimate launch party! There'll be live music by Mi Casa so you don't want to miss this!

Pull through for one hell of a party, great live music, ice-cold drinks and the best dude food Durban has ever seen.

• Cost: FREE
• When: 12 October, 7pm - 11:30pm
• Venue: Tiger's Milk (Suncoast), Suncoast Casino, Durban
• More Info: Tiger's Milk Suncoast Launch Party with MiCASA

FNB Durban 10K CitySurfRun

Join FNB this October for the sunniest City Surf Run.

There are entertainment and vibe points along the route with water points.  Each one will have specific sponsor and its own specific vibe. More details to follow in September.

• Cost: Varies
• When: 13 October, 7am - 12pm
• Venue: Blue Lagoon North Beach, Durban
• More Info: FNB Durban 10K CitySurfRun

2019 Tsogo Sun Amashova Cycling Event

The Tsogo Sun Amashova Durban Classic is an annual mass participation cycle event that takes place in October each year and attracts over 10 000 cyclists nationally.

The oldest Classic in South Africa, in 2019 we celebrate our 33rd race. The route follows that of the famous Comrades Marathon between Pietermaritzburg and Durban and has distances of 35km, 65km, 106km.

• Cost: Varies
• When: 20 October, 7am - 8pm
• Venue: Tsogo Sun Amashova
• More Info: Facebook Event

Durban Sushi & Wine Festival 2019 - 26th / 27th Oct

The Ultimate Seafood Festival returns to Durban! A fresh new twist on the Durban Sushi scene!

Submerge yourself into our 2 day seafood and wine festival. All ticket packages include entry to the event on the day. Once you have entered the festival you may purchase more Sushi / Seafood from vendors.

Please note there are limited online tickets available per day. (Once event has sold out - no access will be granted at gate during festival if you do not have a ticket)

• Cost:
  • R150 - Green Plate (Includes 1 sushi portion + glass of Vino)
  • R250 - Red Plate (Includes 1 sushi portion + Bottle of wine)
• When:
  • 26 October, 11:30am - 11pm
  • 27 October, 11:30am - 9pm
• Venue: Alliance Cafe, 22 Sutton Cres, Morningside
• More Info: Durban Sushi & Wine Festival 2019 - 26th / 27th Oct

Market Day

Come and shop for some bargains, have some nice food, get some treats and support a great cause! Antiques, toys, boerie, jewellery for sale and out book room will be open!

R10 p.p entrance to the market will still apply, kids under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. Come out and shop for a good cause this October!

• Cost:
  • R10 - Adults
  • FREE - Kids u 12 years
• When: 26 October, 8am - 10:30am
• Venue: SPCA Durban
• More Info: Facebook Event

October has never looked better and is clearly setting the tone for the festive season to come, here at Vibescout we can’t wait to see what November has in store for South Africa.

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