Gay Events in Cape Town

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

• 2FIERCE Drag Cabaret — Sunday 28 June 2026 • Bokeh Karaoke Sea Point
• The Thirsty Scarecrow – Village Drinks (Stellenbosch) — Sunday 28 June 2026 • The Thirsty Scarecrow
• Queer Fridays After Work at Jordan Ways of Cooking — Friday 3 July 2026 • Jordan Ways of Cooking
• HotBox Cabaret — Friday 3 July 2026 • Roxy Woodstock
• Dirty Mary presents Dirty Disco — Saturday 4 July 2026 • Crew Bar
• The Unofficial Pink Party – July 2026 — Saturday 4 July 2026 • 54 Queen Victoria Street
• Langa LGBTQI+ Pride 2026 — Saturday 4 July 2026 • Washington Street Langa Cape Town, 7455
• Born This Way Party — Saturday 4 July 2026 • Jordan Ways of Cooking
• The Mini Pride Parade — Saturday 4 July 2026 • 323 Main Road
• Brunch Club at Hard Rock Café — Sunday 5 July 2026 • Hard Rock Café Camps Bay
• Drag For Charity — Sunday 5 July 2026 • Mia Casa, 41 Van Riebeeck Road, Kuilsriver
• Lesbian Prom Night — Friday 10 July 2026 • 80 Hout Street
• CTL Queer Book Club – 11 July 2026 — Saturday 11 July 2026 • 1 Parade St, Cape Town City Centre
• Bridgerton Masqurade Ball — Saturday 18 July 2026 • District Night Club
• Jacks Sunday Session — Sunday 26 July 2026 • 4 Engine Avenue
• The Queen’s Banquet — Friday 31 July 2026 • Simon's Restaurant Groot Constantia Wine Estate, Groot Constantia Rd
• CTL Queer Book Club – 15 August 2026 — Saturday 15 August 2026 • 1 Parade St, Cape Town City Centre
• LGBT Cape Peninsula 2026 — Saturday 22 August 2026 • Sarepta Community Hall

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