This page lists upcoming gay and LGBTQ+ events in Cape Town, including drag shows, nightlife, parties, social gatherings, and community events.
It covers both nightlife and community-focused events across the city, not just club-based experiences.
It helps locals and visitors discover what is happening across Cape Town's LGBTQ+ scene.
Upcoming Events in Cape Town
- Thursday at Zer021 Social — Thursday 7 May 2026 • Zer021 Social Club
- This Friday at Pink Candy Night Club — Friday 8 May 2026 • Pink Candy Night Club
- Friday at Zer021 Social — Friday 8 May 2026 • Zer021 Social Club
- Saturday at Zer021 Social — Saturday 9 May 2026 • Zer021 Social Club
- Saturday Night at Pink Candy Night Club — Saturday 9 May 2026 • Pink Candy Night Club
- X-POSE: Behind the Curtain — Saturday 9 May 2026 • The Outlore Base 80 Hout Street
- Sunday at Zer021 Social — Sunday 10 May 2026 • Zer021 Social Club
- The Great Queer Quiz of Everything by Stella Rosé — Tuesday 12 May 2026 • Duchess Lounge
- Village Drinks – Gay Social Networking Evening — Thursday 14 May 2026 • Cafe Manhattan
- Acentra West Khalifa Birthday Extravaganza — Friday 15 May 2026 • The Bee-Stro
- Friday Night at Pink Candy Nightclub — Friday 15 May 2026 • Pink Candy Night Club
- Dyke Hike Cape Town — Saturday 16 May 2026 • Newland Forest
- Saturday Night at Pink Candy Nightclub — Saturday 16 May 2026 • Pink Candy Night Club
- Queer Surf Cape Town — Sunday 17 May 2026 • Surfers Corner, 56 Beach Road
- B*tchy Bingo — Tuesday 19 May 2026 • Duchess Lounge
- A Bridgerton Banquet with Lilly Slaptsilli — Friday 22 May 2026 • 10 Oxford St, Wynberg Palm House Boutique Hotel & Spa
- WOLF XIV: DRAG-aversary — A Night of a Thousand Wolves — Saturday 23 May 2026 • The Outlore Base 80 Hout Street
- Gat Party — Saturday 30 May 2026 • Link Rd, Bothasig, Cape Town, 7441
- The Thirsty Scarecrow – Village Drinks (Stellenbosch) — Sunday 31 May 2026 • The Thirsty Scarecrow
- The Queen’s Brunch — Sunday 31 May 2026 • Groot Constantia Wine Estate, Groot Constantia Rd, Constantia, Cape Town, 7806
- CTL Queer Book Club – 20 June 2026 — Saturday 20 June 2026 • 1 Parade St, Cape Town City Centre
- Langa LGBTQI+ Pride 2026 — Saturday 4 July 2026 • Washington Street Langa Cape Town, 7455
- The Unofficial Pink Party – July 2026 — Saturday 4 July 2026 • 54 Queen Victoria Street
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of LGBTQ+ events are listed in Cape Town?
Listings include drag shows, club nights, parties, social meetups, workshops, and community events across Cape Town's LGBTQ+ scene.
How often is this list updated?
Events are added on an ongoing basis as they are submitted and approved, so the list reflects upcoming gatherings across the city.
Are there events specifically for women?
Yes — see the Lesbian and WLW events page for events focused on women who love women.