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Things to do on Freedom Day in Cape Town
7+ picks: Heritage walk, art festival, guided tours and more
Last updated: Friday, 17 April 2026
To commemorate over 30 years of democracy in South Africa we’ve lined up things to do on Freedom Day.
Freedom Day 2026 commemorates over 30 years of democracy in South Africa. We’ve lined up 7+ educational and entertaining things to do on the long weekend, including democracy tours and kids activities, a 6km or 10 km race, heritage tour through Muizenberg, art festival and more.
FAMILY DAY OUT WITH GUIDED TOURS
Long March to Freedom, the one-of-a-kind history exhibition, is curating a day out for families where you get to decide your entry cost. Entry is based on your donation. Expect hourly history tours, a jumping castle, henna tattoos, and wine tastings from up-and-coming black winemakers.
Date: Monday, 27 April; 10.30am to 4pm
Cost: Entry on donation, R120 per person for the wine tasting
Century Boulevard | Century City | @longmarchtofreedom | Image: Long March to Freedom
5 ROOMS IN 50 MINUTES. CAN YOU DO IT?
That’s the challenge at HintHunt’s newest mission room. It feels like something out of Pac-Man and Jumanji, where every arcade-themed room has a different task. Expect memory games, laser beams, neon-lit mazes and more. See every room explained, plus how to climb the leaderboard at the HintHunt's new multi-level mission room.
Date: Monday to Thursday, 10am to 7pm; Friday to Saturday, 10am to 8.30pm; Sunday, 10am to 5.30pm
Cost: Off-peak (Mondays to Thursdays), R395 per person; peak (Fridays to Sundays), R445 person
Watershed | 17 Dock Road | V&A Waterfront | @hinthuntafrica | Image: HintHunt
FREEDOM DAY FUN RUN
Start the public holiday early with Langa AC running club’s Run4Freedom.There are two race options: a competitive 10km race and a 6km fun run. Both routes run through Langa, featuring historical spots along one of Cape Town’s oldest townships.
Date: Monday, 27 April; 7.15am to 12pm
Cost: R60 - R190, book via Top Events
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Langa Sports Ground | Bhunga Avenue | Langa | @langa_ac | Image: Langa AC
NIGHT OUT AT A TOP BAR
If you're looking for somewhere to grab a drink over the long weekend, fable is one of the top places to spend a night out. They’re known for interactive drinks that smoke, come with handcuffs, and more. And their daily happy hour, 33% off selected cocktails and food specials, make it easy to start or end your night at fable.
Hours: Thursday 4.30pm to 1am; Friday to Saturday, 4.30pm to 1am; Sunday 4.30pm to 12am
Cost: Classic cocktails from R100; fable original cocktails from R195
Corner Bree & Wale Street, Cape Town City Centre | @fablecpt | Image: fable
ART FESTIVAL UNDER R30
Held at The Centre for Creative Education, the Khamissa Art Festival is a one-day celebration of all things art. You can find works like sculptures from Clifford Nooi Nooi, cyanotype art from Paul Stanford and more. Expect live music, a market, food, art exhibitions, and live art making. There’s also workshops like zine making and paint jams.
Date: Saturday, 25 April; 9.30am to 4.30pm
Cost: R20 entry, tickets bought at the door
4 Victoria Road | Plumstead | @khamissa_art_fest | Image: Khamissa Art Festival
HERITAGE WALKING TOUR
This walking tour through Muizenberg and Kalk Bay is led by guide Cameron Peters, who has become an authority on unpacking the stories and history behind some of Cape Town’s most fascinating neighbourhoods. The walk starts at The Striped Horse and ends at Olympia Cafe, and along the way you’ll hear about the Battle of Muizenberg, Rhodes's expiration in his Cottage, infamous Randlord speculators, and more.
Date: Saturday, 25 April; 9.30am to 12.30pm
Cost: R100 - R150, book via Quicket
The Striped Horse | 12 York Road | Muizenberg | @capetownheritagetours | Image: Cape Town Heritage Tours
3 MORE WAYS TO COMMEMORATE
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What |
When |
Where |
Cost |
Link |
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Zeitz Mocaa Museum |
Daily, 10am to 6pm |
Silo District, V&A Waterfront |
R265 |
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District Six Museum |
Monday - Saturday, 9am to 4pm |
25A Buitenkant St, District Six, City Centre |
From R65 |
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Iziko Slave Lodge |
Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm; Saturday, 8.30am to 4pm |
Corner of Adderley Street and Wale Street, City Centre |
R40 - R100 |
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MORE FINDS FOR THE LONG WEEKEND
Our team’s top picks: How you can spend this weekend in Cape Town.
Wine tasting, museums and 30+ more completely free things to do.
Parents can enjoy this too, over 65 activities for kids of every age.
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