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What to do in Cape Town this Youth Day

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If you’re in Cape Town tomorrow and looking for ways to spend the day, there are plenty of events taking place across the city.

Whether you enjoy live music, cultural experiences, outdoor fun or getting creative, there is something to suit every mood.

Here are Youth Day events worth checking out.

Cape Town Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Youth Day Concert

Enjoy an afternoon of light classics, film scores and world music performed by talented young musicians from across Cape Town.

The programme includes favourites from “Frozen”, “The Lion King”, “Pirates of the Caribbean” and South African classics such as “Jerusalema”.

  • Cost: R70 to R120
  • When: June 16, 2026, from 3pm
  • Where: Baxter Theatre Centre, Pam Golding Theatre, Main Road, Rondebosch

Youth Day Museum Crawl

History lovers can spend the day exploring some of Cape Town’s most important cultural landmarks.

This guided walking tour visits five Iziko museums in the city centre, offering insight into South Africa’s heritage, art and history.

The route covers just under 4km and includes a lunch break along the way.

  • Cost: R150 standard, R100 pensioners and under 18s
  • When: June 16, 2026, from 9.30 am to 3.30 pm
  • Where: Starts at Iziko South African Museum, 25 Queen Victoria Street, Gardens
History lovers can spend the day exploring some of Cape Town’s most important cultural landmarks

Calling Us Home in Concert

Visitors to the V&A Waterfront can enjoy a free performance featuring songs from the acclaimed South African musical “Calling Us Home”.

The production tells the story of an African princess searching for her way back home and explores themes of hope, identity and belonging.

  • Cost: Free
  • When: June 16, 2026, from 12.45 pm to 1.45 pm and 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm
  • Where: V&A Amphitheatre, Dock Road, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Visitors to the V&A Waterfront can enjoy a free performance featuring songs from the acclaimed South African musical “Calling Us Home”.

The Craft Social

If a relaxed evening sounds more appealing, head to Woodstock for a creative crafting session. Choose a project from the craft menu or bring your own. All materials, guidance and a complimentary beverage are included, making it an easy and social way to end the public holiday.

Cost: Varies by project, BYOC option R100 including a complimentary beverage

When: June 16, 2026, from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm

Where: Minimalist Maker at Moosh Artspace, 160 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock

Time to get creative.

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