An hour east of Cape Town, Franschhoek marks Bastille Day on 11 and 12 July 2026 with wine and cheese tastings, food stalls, a boules tournament and a best-dressed contest in blue, white and red.
Dates and details checked September 26, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Cape Town around 10 to 11 July 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Franschhoek Bastille Festival runs 10 to 11 July. These are the food tours and tastings in Cape Town to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Day trip · 9 hours
Discover the Cape Winelands on a guided tour from Cape Town. Enjoy a wine tasting at up to 4 wineries, stroll through the historical town center of Stellenbosch, and s...
Guided tour · 7 hours
Embark on a tour to Franschhoek, a charming town known for its wine. Enjoy a scenic tram ride through the vineyards, sample a selection of wines, and learn about the l...
Day trip · 9 hours
Discover the magic of the Cape Winelands on Cape Town’s only Wine Bus. Enjoy tastings at hand-picked estates, soak up mountain scenery, and indulge in a gourmet winery lunch.
Address: Church Street, Franschhoek 7690, Cape Town
South African Cap Classique and imported Champagne are poured on the lawns below the Huguenot Monument on 5 and 6 December 2026, with ten tasting tokens and a keepsake flute per ticket.
TipThe 2025 edition ran in late November and 2026 moved into December, so check the organiser's dates before booking a room in the village.
5-6 Dec
Franschhoek Cap Classique and Champagne Festival
Cap Classique and Champagne
28-29 Nov
Taste of Cape Town
Cape Town restaurant cooking
24-25 Apr 2027
Pick n Pay Wine and Food Festival Cape Town
South African wine
3-4 Jul 2027
Sustainable Seafood Fest
Cape seafood
25 Sep to 1 Nov
Restaurant Week Cape Town
Set menus across the city
20-21 Aug 2027
The Only Whisky Show Cape Town
Whisky
