Celebrate Heritage Day in Cape Town: A guide to local events

by Samantha Mochele

Celebrate Heritage Day in true South African fashion. These events include tasty food, captivating entertainment and hearty company.

Heritage Day Picnic & Live Performances at ASARA Wine Estate

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Picture: Asara Wine Estate & Hotel

Attendees are invited to immerse themselves in a vibrant Heritage Day picnic set under the trees in ASARA’s picturesque courtyard, which offers breathtaking views of the vineyards and the Stellenbosch mountains. The event features a picnic basket, which will be packed with mouthwatering delights inspired by every corner of our diverse nation.

  • Date: 24 September | 12pm
  • Location: ASARA Wine Estate & Hotel | Polkadraai Rd, Baden Powell Dr, &, Stellenbosch, 7600
  • Tickets: Quicket
  • Cost: From R495

Zeits Mocaa Silo Centenary Celebrations  

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Picture: ER Lombard / Gallo Images

Zeitz will host a day filled with festivities in celebration of 100 years of the Grain Silo and 7 years of Africa’s largest museum dedicated to contemporary art from around Africa. Entry to the museum will be free as the event aims to bring together history, art and architecture.

Heritage Day Celebration

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Picture: The Wild Fig Restaurant / Facebook

Enjoy a Woodstock Brewery beer and food tasting featuring live music with artist Matt Roux and a very special braai plate with a lamb cutlet, boerewors, chicken and some tasty sides.

  • Date: 24 September | 12pm
  • Location: The Wild Fig Restaurant | 1 Liesbeek Ave, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925
  • Tickets: Quicket
  • Cost: R30 (entry)

Mojo Heritage Day

Mojo Market will be celebrating Heritage Day with an electrifying fusion of culture, rhythm and pure African soul! ‘This is where heritage comes alive.’

  • Date: 24 September | 1pm
  • Location: Mojo Market | 30 Regent Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8060
  • Tickets: Quicket
  • Cost: Free

No Stress Presents Heritage Day feat. PHfat | The Rudimentals & many more!

Celebrate the 24th in authentic South African fashion. The main stage is set to feature the likes of PHfat, The Rudimentals, Max Hurrell, Viktoria and Eohan. Locals are invited to spend the day surrounded by good food, high spirits and peak entertainment.

  • Date: 24 September | 12pm
  • Location: District & Harringtons | 61 Harrington St, District Six, Cape Town, 7925
  • Tickets: Quicket
  • Cost: R120

Compiled by Kirshni Kulsen

First Published by Cape Town etc

Also see: Explore South Africa’s heritage through the lens of it’s Seven Colours