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The Noon Gun
A time signal with roots in 1806, heard rolling from Signal Hill across De Waterkant’s roofs and lanes.
Why the gun firesWhat’s on
Good reasons
to go out.
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The regular rhythm
Two moments that shape the month.
One has marked Cape Town time for centuries; the other turns the central city into an evening walk through art, food and busy streets.
First Thursday · monthly
Art after hours
Galleries in the central city open late while nearby restaurants, pavements and public spaces gather energy.
Make an evening of itA Cape Town favourite
First Thursday,
every month.
On the first Thursday evening of the month, central Cape Town’s galleries stay open late and the streets fill with art, food and people. De Waterkant is an easy starting point — walk into the city, then follow the energy.
Local advice: Arrive early for the galleries, wear comfortable shoes and book dinner before the night gets busy.
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