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What’s on

# Good reasons
to go *out.*

A calendar built from confirmed local dates, venues and organiser details.

[Open the calendar](https://dewaterkant.capetown/events/#calendar)

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.

Monday–Saturday · 12:00

### 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 fires](https://dewaterkant.capetown/noon-gun/)

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 it](https://dewaterkant.capetown/events/#first-thursday)

A 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.

![A colourful row of heritage buildings in De Waterkant](https://dewaterkant.capetown/assets/images/dw-colour-row.webp)

![Heritage cottages along a De Waterkant street](https://dewaterkant.capetown/assets/images/dw-street-cottages.webp)

Hosting something nearby?

## Put it on the village calendar.

[Submit an event](mailto:editor@dewaterkant.capetown?subject=Verified%20De%20Waterkant%20event)

Belong in the local guide

## List your business or property.

We are building the guide with verified local businesses, accommodation and property listings. Email the editor to add, claim or update a listing.

[Email editor@dewaterkant.capetown](mailto:editor@dewaterkant.capetown?subject=Listing%20enquiry%20for%20Dewaterkant.Capetown)