Cape Town Pride Unveils 2025 Pride Festival Calendar

Cape Town Pride 2025 is officially underway with a three-week-long festival that runs from the 6th of February to the 2nd of March, offering a wide range of events.

As always, leading up to the big Pride Parade and Mardi-Gras day, the city’s queer community can enjoy events that cater to diverse tastes, including book readings, film screenings, workshops, hikes, drag shows, Pride Karaoke, a queer dating show, queer surfing, queer yoga and much more.

“As Cape Town comes alive with the colours of Pride 2025, let us take a moment to honour those who paved the way for our freedoms while holding space for those who, for various reasons, cannot celebrate with us,” said newly appointed Cape Town Pride Ambassador, Nkosinathi Sangweni waka Mtshali.

“Pride is a moment of joy and unity, but it is also a reminder of the work that remains. So, let’s march, dance, and celebrate—but let’s not be oblivious to the fight that continues for equal rights, representation, and justice for all,” they added.

Here are some highlights of the 2025 Cape Town Pride calendar:

THURSDAY 13 FEB
PRIDE’S GOT TALENT @ 19.00
ZER021 SOCIAL CLUB (46 Canterbury St, District 6)
The search is on for the next queer shining star. The winner of this talent show gets to perform on the main stage at Pride Mardi Gras.
Tickets R60 at the door.

FRIDAY 14 FEB
UNHINGED – THE TALKING STAGE @ 20:00
OUTLORE BASE (80 Hout St)
Valentine’s Day Edition of Cape Town’s hottest live Queer Dating Show, hosted by the fabulous Daniele Bia. Doors open at 19:00, show starts at 20:00. Tickets R180 from Quicket.

SATURDAY 15 FEB
PRIDE HIKE @ 8:00 – 12:00
CONSTANTIA NEK
Put on your walking shoes and meet new friends while enjoying the view on this spectacular hike. Meet 7:30 at Constantia Nek carpark. Hike starts at 08:00. Free to participate.

SATURDAY 15 FEB
MR & MISS CAPE TOWN PRIDE PAGEANT @ 18:00
JOSEPH STONE AUDITORIUM (Athlone)
The new Pride Royalty will be crowned at this glamorous event. Tickets R160 from Computicket.

TUESDAY 18 FEB
QUEER EXPRESSIONS OF FAITH @ 17:00
AUNTY SUZIE’S HUISKOMBUIS (37 Joubert Street, Kuils River)
Join Inclusive & Affirming Ministries (IAM) as they provide a welcoming queer space where issues of faith, sexuality and queerness are explored through the personal stories, realities and embodied experiences of queer bodies of faith. Free admission.

TUESDAY 18 FEB
PRIDE BOOKCASE @18:00
MINGLES (76 Roodebloem Rd. Woodstock)
Roché Kester will be introducing three writers; Nicole Engelbrecht, author of Sizzlers, Tiffany Mugo, author of Touch, and Mia Arderne, author of A Thousand Eyes on You. Free Admission

WEDNESDAY 19 FEB
QUEER YOGA @ 18:00
PROTEA HOTEL FIRE & ICE (64 New Church St, Tamboerskloof)
Yoga Style: Vinyasa Flow. All levels are welcome, including complete beginners and advanced practitioners. Lilly will ensure that everyone can find what works best for their body. It’s 100% FREE. Donations are appreciated but NOT expected. Space is limited so please book your spot early at Quicket.

THURSDAY 20 FEB
PRIDE KARAOKE @ 20:00
ZER021 SOCIAL CLUB (46 Canterbury St, Distict 6)
Karaoke Kiki is hosted by Vozzie and Pride Talent Show Winner 2024, Pechi Keane, serving Big Diva Energy. And if that’s not enough, the Omnia Dancers will be lending them a helping hand. Tickets R60 at the door

FRIDAY 21 FEB
STRUCK BY STUPID CUPID @ 19:30
ARMCHAIR THEATRE (135 Lower Main Rd, Observatory)
Who’s been struck by Stupid Cupid this time? The Kings Collab presents a Valentine’s Day Retrospective. Indulge in queer fantasies about love, lust, romance and friendship. The cast includes a cornucopia of Drag Kings. Doors open at 19:00. Show starts at 19:30. Tickets from Quicket.

SATURDAY 22 FEB
FRESHLY SQUEEEZED – @ 20:00
ARMCHAIR THEATRE (135 Lower Main Rd, Observatory)
This drag cabaret bursting with flavour will leave you with more than a mouthful. Pichi serves cheeky comedy, brassy belting and BDE (big diva energy) while inviting the audience to embrace themselves and revel in queer joy. Tickets from Quicket (R150) or R200 at the door

SATURDAY 22 FEB
GAT PARTY MILNERTON – PRIDE EDITION @ 19:45 – Midnight
BOTHASIG HALL (Link Rd, Bothasig)
Put your dancing shoes on for an epic Pride Edition of the best Sokkie-Langarm Dance Party in Cape Town. Dress Code: Shine bright like a diamond or come just as you are. NB: No bar at the venue so please bring your own cooler box, glasses and snacks, but ice will be on sale
Tickets: R60. Book Bookings via www.gatparty.com or WhatsApp:081 249 5604. No tickets available at the door.

SUNDAY 23 FEB
PET’S FOR PRIDE PROMENADE WALK @10:00
MOUILLE POINT LIGHTHOUSE
An informal gathering where proud pooch parents will be promenading their pets on a fun walk to Sea Point Pavilion and back. Prizes for best-dressed pets.

WEDNESDAY 26 FEB
MOVIE NIGHT – THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BOY IN THE WORLD @ 18:00
LABIA THEATRE (68 Orange St, Gardens)
In 1970, filmmaker Luchino Visconti travelled through Europe looking for the perfect boy to personify absolute beauty in his adaptation of Thomas Mann’s novella Death in Venice. In Stockholm, he discovered Björn Andrésen, a shy 15-year-old who was overnight thrust into international fame. Free tickets from Quicket. 

THURSDAY 27 FEB
QUEEREST BOOK QUIZ @ 18:00
BOOK LOUNGE (71 Roeland St, Cape Town)
Think you know your queerstory? Facts & Fiction? How to Slay the House? Know the T? Let’s see which team is smart enough to win a book hamper. R50 per table/team (each team will be made of 4 people) If you are one or 2 people, you will be added to other existing tables based on numbers. Call the Book Lounge for further details: 021 462 2425

SATURDAY 1 MARCH
CAPE TOWN PRIDE PARADE & MARDI GRAS @ 11:00 – 21:00
The highlight of the Festival. The Theme for this year’s Pride is RainbowID. The Parade starts at 11:00 in Alfred St, de Waterkant and is free to join. It culminates at the Green Point Track, where festivities continue for the Pride Mardi Gras. Gates to Green Point Track for the MARDI GRAS open at 11:00. This is a family-friendly event and tickets are required for entry. No pets, cooler boxes, tents or shisha pipes allowed. Expect bars, food trucks, market stalls and the queerest entertainment lineup! NB! MARDI GRAS tickets are only available online – no tickets will be available at the gate on the day. Tickets for the MARDI GRAS at R65 from Quicket. 

SATURDAY 1 MARCH
BUDDIES NIGHT OUT – PRIDE STREET PARTY @ 21:00
CONSTITUTION ST, DISTRICT SIX
Buddies Night Out is back with another unforgettable open-air Street Party on Constitution Street, featuring 2 electrifying dance floors, epic vibes, and the ultimate celebration of love, freedom, and PRIDE! Tickets from AIRDOSH.

SUNDAY 2 MARCH
QUEER SURFING @ 08:30 – 12:00
LIFESTYLE SURF SHOP (Surfer’s Corner, Muizenburg Beach)
Enjoy a surf after Mardi Gras! All boards and all bodies are welcome. Bring your log, minimal, shortboard, SUP, hand paddle, bodyboard, or just come for a dip! No experience or gear is required – they’ll have people on hand to help those who’d like a push onto the waves, and wetsuits and boards are provided by Lifestyle Surf Shop at no charge.

To see the full calendar of the Pride events, visit www.cptpride.org.