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Western Cape Art Events Guide

The Western Cape is one of South Africa’s most active and diverse art regions, home to major museums and commercial galleries, independent spaces, and culturally vibrant small towns. Together, they form a calendar of events from Cape Town to the Winelands, coastal towns, and inland festival circuits with a steady rhythm of exhibitions, art fairs, talks, walkabouts, and community-led activities throughout the year.

The Investec Cape Town Art Fair, the Franschhoek Art Festival, and the art programme which forms part of the Riebeek Valley Olive Festival are all important events on the calendar. Along with these core events, there are regular gallery openings and public programs around the region, including events hosted by established institutions, artist-run spaces, residencies, and pop-up exhibitions.