Simon's Town Festival

Simon's Town Festival Taking place from Friday to Sunday, May 15-17, 2026.

The Simon’s Town Festival is an exciting new outdoor event that brings together local residents, businesses, and visitors for a weekend of active exploration, community, and fun.

What a weekend! It's two weeks since The Simon's Town Festival.From mountain trails and harbour swims to live music, her...
30/05/2026

What a weekend! It's two weeks since The Simon's Town Festival.

From mountain trails and harbour swims to live music, heritage walks, local food, family adventures and unforgettable moments shared across the town – Simon's Town came alive in the best possible way.

A huge thank you to every participant, visitor, volunteer, venue, performer, activity host, sponsor and local business who helped make this edition a success. Whether you attended one event or many, you were part of something special.

Most importantly, thank you for choosing to spend your weekend in Simon's Town and supporting our local community.

See you in 2027!

The Simon's Town Festival was created to celebrate the best of our town – its people, natural beauty, maritime heritage,...
30/05/2026

The Simon's Town Festival was created to celebrate the best of our town – its people, natural beauty, maritime heritage, outdoor adventures, local businesses and unique community spirit.

The idea is simple: showcase what already exists and invite people to experience Simon's Town differently. Rather than building a festival around a single venue, we activate the town itself – from the mountains and beaches to the harbour, High Street and public spaces in between.

The festival takes place during a quieter time of year, helping to bring visitors into the town, support local businesses and create opportunities for collaboration across the community.

At its heart, the festival is about place, people and connection. Celebrating Simon's Town as a destination while creating experiences that locals and visitors can enjoy together.

See you in 2027! The Simon's Town Festival is brought to you by Bonne Esperance Guest House and Nyati-X. .. Bonne Espera...
30/05/2026

See you in 2027!

The Simon's Town Festival is brought to you by Bonne Esperance Guest House and Nyati-X.
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Bonne Esperance Guest House is a heritage home and guest house in Seaforth. Co-owned by Alex Jongens and Nic Wiltshire who bought and restored the heritage building in 2022. 

Nyati-X creates immersive outdoor weekend experiences and multi-day adventures designed to connect people with nature, challenge their limits, and create memorable shared experiences.

The best way to see Simon’s Town? On two wheels, with the wind off False Bay and a penguin possibly judging your techniq...
15/05/2026

The best way to see Simon’s Town? On two wheels, with the wind off False Bay and a penguin possibly judging your technique. 🐧⚡

Cape Point E-Bike Tours are running 1-hour guided tours around Simon’s Town this Saturday — taking in the key cultural and historical sights with a certified guide, premium e-bikes, and all safety gear included. Only 6 seats per tour, so don’t sleep on it.

R390 per person · Adults only
Book online at capepointegbiketours.com or find them at Jubilee Square on the day.

📅 Saturday, 16 May
📍 Jubilee Square, Simon’s Town
📞 +27 (0)76 065 8870
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Wait what!? The South African Navy Band has called - and they want to play for us 🎷🪊🎺Live brass on the Simon’s Town pie...
15/05/2026

Wait what!? The South African Navy Band has called - and they want to play for us 🎷🪊🎺

Live brass on the Simon’s Town pier (outside ) at 16:30 on Saturday, right as the Beer Sprint kicks off around them. No ticket. No fuss. Just show up.

This is what happens when a festival takes place in the most extraordinary town on the peninsula.

📍 Simon’s Town Waterfront
📅 Saturday, 16 May · 16:30
🍺 During the Beer Sprint · Free · All welcome

LiveMusic FalseBay

The Great SKATTEJAG is on! Follow the clues. Find the stories. Race for the prizes. 🧭The Simon’s Town Skattejag is a sel...
15/05/2026

The Great SKATTEJAG is on!

Follow the clues. Find the stories. Race for the prizes. 🧭
The Simon’s Town Skattejag is a self-guided heritage trail through town — walk it, jog it, or race it. Answers must be found in person. Start from Willet’s Hotel Courtyard and record everything in your Festival Passport.

📍 Willet’s Hotel Courtyard | Start 08h30–12h00 | End by 14h00
🎟️ R300 single / R400 team of 2 | Enter via link in bio

IT’S HERE!! It’s here!! 🙌 Simon’s Town Festival kicks off THIS EVENING and we could not be more ready.Jazz. Swimming. Be...
15/05/2026

IT’S HERE!! It’s here!! 🙌 Simon’s Town Festival kicks off THIS EVENING and we could not be more ready.
Jazz. Swimming. Beer sprints. Heritage trails. Penguins. 15 events across 3 days.

📅 15–17 May 2026 | 🎟️ tickets and briefing doc on our website — link in bio

A penguin is popping up on Seaforth Beach 🐧🎨As part of the Simon’s Town Festival, a brand new mural is coming to life in...
14/05/2026

A penguin is popping up on Seaforth Beach 🐧🎨

As part of the Simon’s Town Festival, a brand new mural is coming to life in front of Seaforth Restaurant on Saturday 16 May. Popping Up Penguin Live is part of the city-wide Popping Up Penguins project, where African Penguins are ‘swimming’ across walls from Boulders to the CBD to draw attention to the near extinction facing our African Penguin population.

This is the fourth penguin to appear — painted live on the day by lead artists CareCreative & MAK1ONE of the HC360 Crew, working with youth from Simon’s Town High School and Youth Nature Futures, in collaboration with SANCCOB.

Come watch it come to life. Learn why it matters. And let the art stop you in your tracks. 🌊

Live music and DJ sets by Monwabisi Dasi keep the energy going all day. 🎵

🎨 Lead artists: CareCreative & MAK1ONE | HC360 Crew
🤝 With SANCCOB, Simon’s Town High School & Youth Nature Futures
📍 In front of Seaforth Restaurant, Seaforth Beach
📅 Saturday 16 May 202

1 DAY TO GO!!Tomorrow. Simon’s Town. Let’s go. 🌊🎷🍺One day to go until the festival weekend begins - are you ready?📅 15–1...
14/05/2026

1 DAY TO GO!!

Tomorrow. Simon’s Town. Let’s go. 🌊🎷🍺

One day to go until the festival weekend begins - are you ready?

📅 15–17 May 2026 | 🎟️ Enter via link in bio | www.nyati-x.com/simonstownfestival

Plot twist! SprintSplash is moving to Saturday. 🌬️The wind gods had other plans for Sunday with 35km/h winds and gusts u...
13/05/2026

Plot twist! SprintSplash is moving to Saturday. 🌬️

The wind gods had other plans for Sunday with 35km/h winds and gusts up to 50km/h, we’d rather you finish the race than finish in Muizenberg. So we’re making the call early and keeping it fun.

SprintSplash is now Saturday 16 May 🌊

📋 Registration from 09h45
📣 Briefing at 10h15
🏊‍♂️ Race starts 10h30
🏆 Prize giving ~12h00

The good news? Saturday in Simon’s Town is stacked with something for everyone including the Skattejag, Klawer Stair Challenge, High Street Meander, Pop up Penguin painting, fascinating heritage tours with and the MOST FUN Beer Sprint on the Pier. 🍺

Full programme at www.nyati-x.com/simonstownfestival
See you Saturday. 🌊

A penguin is popping up on Seaforth Beach — and you're invited to help paint it. 🐧🎨As part of the Simon's Town Festival,...
13/05/2026

A penguin is popping up on Seaforth Beach — and you're invited to help paint it. 🐧🎨

As part of the Simon's Town Festival, a brand new mural is coming to life in front of Seaforth Restaurant on Saturday 16 May — and this one belongs to everyone.

Popping Up Penguin Live is part of the city-wide Popping Up Penguins project, where African Penguins are 'swimming' across walls from Boulders to the CBD with something urgent to say. This is the fourth penguin to appear — and it's being painted in real time, by real people, on the day.
Pick up a paint brush. Read the info cards. Choose what matters most to you about the survival of our African Penguins — and paint it into the mural. Over the course of the day, dozens of hands will build something powerful together.
Live music and DJ sets by local musician Monwabisi Dasi keep the energy going all day long. 🎵

🎨 Led by CareCreative & MAK1ONE | HC360 Crew
🤝 With SANCCOB, Simon's Town High School & Youth Nature Futures

📍 In front of Seaforth Restaurant, Seaforth Beach
📅 Saturday 16 May 2026 | 10h00–17h00

✅ Free to participate | All materials and paint aprons provided

Come leave your mark. 🐧

🎟️ Full festival programme at www.nyati-x.com/simonstownfestival

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