Experience the best things to do in town with our guide to enjoying all that is Stellenbosch.
Stellenbosch’s vineyards and mountainous nature reserves provide a range of unforgettable outdoor experiences. The oak-lined streets offer world class food and wine, entertainment, art and culture, and a nightlife scene you’d expect from a university town. Find recommendations for a perfect weekend in Stellenbosch, unforgettable adventures and where to stay while in town.
Sunset Rouge at Alto Wine Estate
Enjoy live music by local musicians, award-winning wines, delicious food, amazing sunsets and great company while overlooking beautiful views of Table Mountain and Stellenbosch Hills at Alto Wine Estate’s Sunset Rouge evenings.
Friday, 24 January. Alto Wine Estate. Read more here.
Delheim Harvest Festival
The Delheim Harvest Festival, a beloved Cape Winelands tradition, returns to the iconic Simonsberg estate. Guests can join the grape harvest excitement, enjoy live music, and savor a traditional winelands lunch with coffee and dessert. Tickets include a bottle of wine (per two people) and a welcome snack, with the Sperling and Thiel families hosting this festive celebration.
25-26 January. Delheim Wine Estate. Get tickets here.
Street Soirée
Get ready to sip, savour, and sway under the oak trees on Drostdy Street. Stellenbosch Wine Routes’ new Street Soirée season kicks off with everything you love about this town — wine tasting, delicious food, and live music to keep you grooving.
Wednesday, 29 January. Buy tickets here.
Investec Cape Town Art Fair
Art enthusiasts, mark your calendars for the highly anticipated twelfth edition of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair. This premier art event will showcase contemporary works from Africa’s leading galleries alongside cutting-edge international exhibits, offering a rare chance to immerse yourself in a vibrant cultural experience. Beyond the fair, the city will come alive with exhibitions, engaging programmes and thought-provoking shows hosted by Cape Town’s top galleries and museums.
21-23 February 2025. Cape Town International Convention Centre. Read more here.
New Exhibition: IS ART Gallery
IS ART Gallery is launching a new exhibition, Even in the Quietest Moments. The exhibition will include a series of paintings by Cornelia Smook Snyman and Henk Smook.
27 February 2025. Blaauwklippen Wine Estate.
Stellenbosch Triennale 2025
The second edition of the Stellenbosch Triennale makes a welcome return from 19 February to 30 April 2025. The theme for the next triennale is BA’ZINZILE: A REHEARSAL FOR BREATHING. Click here for more.
More Things To Do
Hiking and Mountain Biking
The Jonkershoek Mountains, just outside town, offer beautiful vistas, birding, picnicking and rewarding walks and cycling trails. Here are five of the best hiking trails to explore in Stellenbosch’s mountains. Mountain bikers are reminded to invest in a Wine Lands Regional Permit that allows year-round access to 1,300km of first-rate mountain trails in and around Stellenbosch.
Local Wine Bars
Stellenbosch’s wine bars are the new vibe in the historic town centre. We share our favourite spots for enjoying local wines, taking in the unique atmosphere and excellent fare of each bar en route.
Family-friendly Activities
While our region is famous for its picturesque vineyards and award-winning wineries, several family-friendly farms offer unique experiences for families, so parents can enjoy the lovely setting while their children enjoy a variety of activities.
Food & wine
South Africa’s second oldest town is slowly surpassing its wine reputation to become a fully fledged gastronomic destination. If the promise of five wine routes, consisting of more than a hundred wineries, is not enough, a range of top-tier restaurants, wine bars, eateries, markets and food experiences are making this region that go-to destination for epicureans around the globe.
Outdoor sports and activities
Stellenbosch is a fantastic destination for those who love getting out in the open air, engaging in physical activity and appreciating the charms of Mother Nature, thanks to a combination of its natural geography and year-round clement weather. Enjoy outdoor pursuits in and around Stellenbosch; think hiking, cycling, running or golf. Read more.
Landmarks
From Oom Samie se Winkel to the Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, Stellenbosch’s to-do list is as plentiful as its sunny days. We offer our list of what to do in Stellenbosch for the time-smart traveller. Discover fine art, natural wonders, performing arts spaces and so much more.
Art
Stellenbosch boasts a high concentration of art museums and private galleries scattered across town, extending to wine estates and private gardens. You’ll find fine art in public and private spaces, along with blockbuster exhibitions like the Stellenbosch Triennale featuring contemporary art from Africa. Read more
Stay over
Make the most of your visit to Stellenbosch by staying over. With a range of fine hospitality establishments, there’s something for everyone. Here is our list of some of the hidden gems that justify a visit all by themselves.
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