Cape Town weekend events: Belgian food, ballet and stargazing
From a Belgian food festival in Newlands to ballet at the Baxter and a fitness event in Franschhoek, Cape Town has a mixed weekend line-up.
Cape Town and the surrounding Winelands have a varied set of events this weekend, ranging from food and craft to science-inspired dance and fitness, according to IOL. Here is a summary of what is happening and where.
Food, craft and community
The 15th A Taste of Belgium takes place in Newlands on Saturday, 14 November 2026, at the Belgian Residence, 29 Boshof Avenue. Visitors can expect waffles, fries and other Belgian dishes, along with craft stalls, music and activities for families. Entry costs nothing, and off-site parking is arranged with a shuttle service that is also free.
On Sunday, 15 November 2026, the Amphitheatre at the V&A Waterfront hosts an event organised by Relate to honour the women who make Relate Bracelets. Twelve master-beader gogos will go up against local personalities, influencers and cause ambassadors in a beading showdown. The programme has three rounds, speed-beading demonstrations, public stations where people can join in, and entertainment. The event also aims to recognise the craftswomen whose work creates income and helps support communities and causes around the country.
Stars, ballet and fitness
The South African Astronomical Observatory holds a public Open Night on Saturday, 14 November 2026, from 8 pm to 10 pm, with gates opening at 7.30 pm. The address is Observatory Road, Observatory. PhD student Max Chong opens the evening with a talk titled “Our Quest to Find Life Beyond Earth”. Guests can also tour the library, the museum and the 120-year-old McClean Telescope. If the weather allows, outreach telescopes will be set up for looking at the night sky.
Joburg Ballet brings “Celestial Bodies” to the Pam Golding Theatre at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Rondebosch, working with Universe on Stage. Choreographed by Mario Gaglione, the work tells the story of the universe’s beginnings and development using classical ballet, cinematic projections and an original piano score. Theoretical physicist Dr Luca Pontiggia provides live scientific narration, and composer Yasheen Modi performs the music. Performances are on Saturday, 14 November, at 2 pm and 7 pm, and on Sunday, 15 November, at 2 pm.
In Franschhoek, Motherkind’s PowerHER Fit Fest is led by Australian fitness entrepreneur Kayla Itsines. The full-day event at Allée Bleue Wine Estate, on the corner of the R45 and R310 in Groot Drakenstein, includes a live workout with Itsines, fitness sessions, wellness talks, brand experiences and a Food and Brand Village. It ends with the PowerHER After Party, headlined by Lady Zamar in an all-female line-up. The IOL report does not give a date or time for this event.
What this means for you
- If you want a no-cost outing, A Taste of Belgium is free to enter, and the shuttle service can ease parking.
- Saturday is the busiest day: the Belgian festival, the Open Night and two ballet shows all fall on 14 November, so plan your timing.
- The Open Night depends on the weather for sky viewing, and gates open half an hour before the 8 pm start.
- Check the date, time and any ticket details for the Fit Fest directly with the organisers, as the report does not list them.
This story is based on reporting by IOL.
