Bring your story to our stage.
From memorable events and bold brand activations to launches, experiences and fundraisers, the V&A Waterfront offers a one-of-a-kind setting in the heart of Cape Town. Bring us your idea and let’s explore what’s possible.
V&A Waterfront events by numbers
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Why the V&A Waterfront?
A neighbourhood like no other
Set between Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean, within Cape Town’s historic working harbour, the V&A Waterfront is more than a venue – it’s a neighbourhood alive with culture, entertainment, shopping, dining and extraordinary experiences.
Across 123 hectares, our mix of iconic locations, heritage spaces and unexpected settings gives events and activations the opportunity to become part of something bigger.
Why the V&A Waterfront?
Spaces beyond the expected
From the Amphitheatre and Silo District to Clock Tower, Battery Park, Croquet Lawn and waterfront locations, our neighbourhood offers a range of traditional and non-traditional spaces for events and activations.
Not sure which space is right for your idea? Tell us what you have in mind, and our Events team can help identify a location that suits your concept.
Why the V&A Waterfront?
Your audience is already here
Around 25 million people visit the V&A Waterfront each year, with an average of 65,000–75,000 visitors every day. More than 300 events, launches and activations add to the energy of the neighbourhood annually.
For public-facing events and activations, that means becoming part of a destination people are already choosing to visit, explore and enjoy.
Conferencing
Meet in the heart of the neighbourhood
From intimate meetings to large-scale conferences, a variety of independently operated conference and event venues can be found across the V&A Waterfront – surrounded by hotels, restaurants, attractions and everything else the neighbourhood has to offer.
Tenant events
Bring your brand to life in your neighbourhood
Planning a store opening, product launch, promotion or activation? V&A Waterfront tenants are encouraged to create experiences that add energy to the neighbourhood and give visitors another reason to engage.
Submit your event or activation application with as much detail as possible, including your proposed dates, location, concept, set-up, branding and visual references.
Application Process
From idea to event day
We will help guide you through the process of obtaining a city permit if it is required.
Tell us about your event or activation, including your proposed date, time, location, expected attendance, concept, set-up, branding and operational requirements.
FAQs
Have questions? Start here, or get in touch.
Shared values
Greener events
The V&A Waterfront is home to 30 Green Star-rated buildings, the largest concentration on the continent. Since 2009, the precinct has cut carbon emissions by 47%, reduced energy consumption by 48%, and diverted 70% of its waste from landfill. We’ll help you plan a greener event.
People
Local suppliers are prioritised across the precinct to reduce transport emissions and keep spend inside the Cape Town economy. When you host here, that supply chain is already in place.
Planet
Pre-loved décor, precinct-wide recycling infrastructure, and a commitment to repurposing over disposal. Waste diversion is not an add-on at the V&A Waterfront. It is built into how the neighbourhood runs.
Purpose
Unwanted items from events across the precinct are donated to local charities and organisations, keeping usable goods out of landfill and in the hands of people who need them.
Contact
Events team: events@waterfront.co.za
Phone: (+27) 021 408 7500
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00