Cape Town Pride Festival & Mardi Gras 2026

The Mardi Gras marks the grand finale of the 2026 Pride month celebrations in Cape Town, promising to be the city’s biggest Pride event yet. Welcoming visitors from LGBTI+ communities around the world, the festival celebrates the vibrant diversity of Cape Town and its people. Attendees can enjoy live performances by South Africa’s top artists on the main stage, explore a bustling market, and indulge in a wide variety of food and drinks, making it a day of music, culture, and celebration for everyone.