LGBTQ+ Cape Town Guide
Cape Town is included on Infogaytion because it is a relevant destination for LGBTQ+ locals or travellers.
Use this guide to discover the LGBTQ+ places, events and practical information currently published for Cape Town.
Upcoming LGBTQ+ events in Cape Town
- Friday Nights at Stargayzers Cape TownFriday, 22 May 2026 · Stargayzers
- Saturday Nights at Stargayzers Cape TownSaturday, 23 May 2026 · Stargayzers
- Friday Night at Pink Candy NightclubFriday, 29 May 2026 · Pink Candy Night Club
- Friday Nights at Crew BarFriday, 29 May 2026 · Crew Bar
- Saturday Night at Pink Candy NightclubSaturday, 30 May 2026 · Pink Candy Night Club
- Comedy on KloofTuesday, 23 June 2026 · 66 Kloof Street
- Drag King Dance ClassesWednesday, 24 June 2026 · 16 Palmer Road, Muizenberg
LGBTQ+ venues in Cape Town
- Cafe ManhattanDe Waterkant · Restaurant
- Casa Kink DungeonMontague Gardens · Kink Fetish
- Crew BarDe Waterkant · Bar
- Duchess LoungeObservatory · Lounge
- Honey and DoraDe Waterkant · Cocktail Bar
- Mingles by Zer021Woodstock · Bar
- Opium LoungeDe Waterkant · Club
- Pink Candy Night ClubDe Waterkant · Club
- Rainbow Nation ShopDe Waterkant · Shop
- Shaft Cruise ZoneObservatory · Sauna
- StargayzersParow · Club
- The Rainbow HouseObservatory · Community Centre
Guides to Cape Town
- Cape Town Pride — History, Growth & Cultural ImpactA long-form look at the history, evolution and cultural role of Cape Town Pride — from post-apartheid visibility and early marches to commercialisation debates, township Pride and
- Best LGBTQ+ Things to Do in Cape TownCape Town offers far more than LGBTQ+ nightlife alone. From guided tours and mountain hikes to kayaking, running clubs, beaches, drag shows and wine-estate escapes, the city gives
- Pup Culture in Cape TownA grounded guide to pup culture within Cape Town’s LGBTQ+ community — exploring identity, community structure, consent culture, social gatherings and the lived realities behind thi
- LGBTQIA+ Authors & Writers in Cape TownA cultural reading of Cape Town's queer literary life — the poets, presses, festivals and bookshops shaping how LGBTQIA+ stories are written, published and remembered.
- LGBTQ+ History & Rights in Cape TownA documentary guide to LGBTQ+ history, activism and rights in Cape Town and South Africa — from apartheid-era queer life and decriminalisation to constitutional protections, HIV or
- Is Cape Town Safe for LGBTQ+ Travellers?Practical, balanced safety guidance for LGBTQ+ visitors to Cape Town, including neighbourhood context, nightlife, transport, public affection and emergency contacts.
- Village Drinks Cape TownVillage Drinks is a recurring LGBTQ+ social gathering in Cape Town focused on meeting people, building connections and bringing the community together in relaxed social spaces.
- De Waterkant LGBTQ+ Area GuideDe Waterkant is Cape Town’s LGBTQ+ hub — a walkable neighbourhood known for bars, cafés, stylish stays, and easy access to the city.
Areas in Cape Town
- De Waterkant7 venues
- District Six1 venues
- Montague Gardens1 venues
- Observatory3 venues
- Parow1 venues
- Woodstock1 venues