Where Winter comes to play
100+ Reasons to Love the V&A Waterfront This Winter
Winter has a different rhythm at the V&A Waterfront. Long lunches become lazy afternoons, family outings become new adventures, and familiar favourites make way for unexpected discoveries. From dining and shopping to culture, events and ocean experiences, there is always one more reason to visit.
Reason #01: Your perfect winter day starts here
WINTER DINING
Cozy Winter Dining
Reason #18: Pull up a chair
Winter is made for lingering a little longer. Meet over warming drinks, settle in for a long lunch or share dinner overlooking the harbour. From fresh seafood and comforting favourites to indulgent desserts and seasonal offers, there is always another flavour to discover.
THINGS TO DO
Winter Experiences
Reason #32: See the Waterfront differently
Take in the harbour from above, discover the world beneath the ocean, explore art and culture, or follow the shoreline into something unexpected. However you choose to spend the day, winter brings a different side of the V&A Waterfront to life.
FAMILY ADVENTURES
Family Weekends Made Better
Reason #47: Make the weekend count
School holidays may be over, but family adventures are not. Let the kids choose the next stop, rediscover a favourite attraction, share a meal and make a full day of it. At the V&A Waterfront, family weekends come with more ways to explore, play and make memories together.
What’s on at the Waterfront
- 13 - 22 AUG
Growthpoint SA Nationals Squash
Watch the country’s top squash players compete at the Growthpoint SA Nationals Squash tournament.
- 26 AUG
The Two Oceans Aquarium & Texx and the City present: After Dark 2026
After Dark is back at the Two Oceans Aquarium, bringing some of South Africa’s most exciting live music talent into one of Cape Town’s most atmospheric after-hours spaces.
- 27 - 30 AUG
Vintage with Love Big Sale 2026
The Vintage With Love Big Sale returns with an incredible selection of pre-loved fashion, accessories, and designer pieces.
- 29 AUG
Time Out Market Winter Wine Series
The Time Out Market Winter Wine Series returns for another unforgettable season - bringing together exceptional wines, world-class chefs, and a vibrant community of wine lovers.
This year, we refine the experience. In partnership with Time Out Market’s top chefs, guests will enjoy a curated journey of food and wine pairings, designed to highlight the depth, flavour, and creativity of South Africa’s culinary scene.
What you can look forward to: Premium wine tastings Signature dishes from leading chefs Live music and warm winter ambience A social, immersive indoor experience Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or simply looking for the perfect winter outing, this is your invitation to sip, taste, and connect.
Buy tickets: https://www.timeout.com/time-out-market-cape-town/time-out-market/winter-wine-series
- 24 SEP
WOMAD Kidz 4 Kulture Day
A colourful celebration of creativity and culture for the whole family. Kidz 4 Kulture Day features interactive activities, performances, and workshops designed to introduce young audiences to the music, dance, and traditions of the world.
- 25 - 27 SEP
Calling Us Home In Concert
Grace, an African Princess - fleeing a devastating war in her homeland, arrives penniless, in the freezing, grimy docklands of an American city.
Ready to Explore?
Your Winter Adventure Starts Here
Reason #71: Make a day of it
Start with breakfast, follow your curiosity through hidden gems, stay for lunch and take the long way back along the harbour. With parking, maps and visitor services all in one place, planning your perfect winter day is easy.
SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD
Good for You. Good for Our Oceans.
Reason #94 – Every Choice Shapes Tomorrow.
Every meal has the power to make a difference. Discover how the V&A Waterfront is bringing together restaurants, partners and fishing communities to support more responsible seafood choices—creating experiences that are good for you, good for our oceans and better for the future.
100+ Reasons to Love Winter
Reason #100: Come for one reason. Stay for many.
Join us for breakfast, shop with friends, discover something new or spend the whole day exploring. However your winter day begins, there is always another reason to stay a little longer — and another reason to come back.
Where Winter Comes to Play.