Cape Town
June - August 2026
Be Boldly Curious
Uncover Cape Town’s hidden gems with the Toyota Urban Cruiser
From June to August 2026, the city comes alive on First Thursdays and we’re inviting you to be part of it. Each month, explore a curated programme of art, music and culture, all waiting to be discovered.
And don’t miss the highlight on 2 July — a special edition of First Thursdays at Zeitz MOCAA. Book tickets online.
And don’t miss the highlight on 2 July — a special edition of First Thursdays at Zeitz MOCAA. Book tickets online.
Cape Town
Edition of First thursdays
Intro to guide section
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Cape Town
4 June 2026
Explore this month’s hidden gems
June’s highlighted route has been curated by @sothogirldiaries
Gorgeous Bushman’s Top 7 things to do and see on First Thursdays
Gorgeous Bushman’s Top 7 things to do and see on First Thursdays
“One of my favourite things about First Thursdays is finding new places I never knew existed. My hidden gems include those places I’ve discovered before and some I’ve been dying to visit.”
@SOTHOGIRLDIARIES
Retail
The Corner Store on Bree
164 Bree Street
Multiple local design brands under one roof. Home to Siafu, Joinery, Dear Rae and more.
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Retail
Black Betty
77 Hout Street
A unique Cape Town jewellery brand with a flagship store tucked just off Bree Street.
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Gallery
Gallery F
78 Shortmarket Street
Hidden up a set of stairs is this one-of-a-kind photography gallery.
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Gallery
Ultraviolet Gallery
70 Shortmarket Street
A new gallery featuring a group exhibition of handprinted contemporary photography.
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Gallery
Association for Visual Arts Gallery
35 Church Street
The oldest art institution in South Africa that always has interesting exhibitions on.
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Restaurant
Ramenhead
37 Parliament Street
A truly authentic ramen spot by the team behind the best restaurants in South Africa.
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Gallery
Vela Projects
66 Plein Street
A contemporary art gallery with a particular focus on platforming emerging artists.
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Cape Town
2 july 2026
Discover Zeitz MOCAA
until late on 2 July 2026
Half-price admission from 6pm to 9pm for First Thursdays
The highlight of the three month programme is a real gem — the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (MOCAA). For First Thursdays in July, enjoy after hours access and discover current exhibitions, music in the iconic atrium, and other special experiences. Museum members get in free.
Cape Town
2 July 2026
Explore the Programme
Exhibitions, workshops, music and more.
Enjoy moments that surprise, spaces that inspire and encounters that spark bold curiosity.
Book Tickets
Level 4
Exhibition
We Proceed in the Footsteps of the Sunlight
The first museum survey exhibition of Ghanaian-German artist Zohra Opoku.
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Level 4
Exhibition
A Protea Is Not a Flower
An exhibition with Lerato Shadi and Robin Rhode responding to the life and works of Gerard Sekoto, Bessie Head and Don Mattera.
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Level 4
Exhibition
The Procession
A new, site-specific commission by Ghanaian-American artist Rita Mawuena Benissan.
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Level 4
Exhibition
Afflict the Comfortable, Comfort the Afflicted
A survey exhibition by Cauleen Smith, curated by Thato Mogotsi.
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join zeitz mocaa
Cape Town
Skip the queue.
Become a member.
Get an annual membership for Zeitz MOCAA and enjoy priority access to the First Thursdays event on 2 July.
With memberships starting at R320, you’ll only pay R187.50 more than the ticket price, while enjoying year-round access.
Benefits include:
- Unlimited year-round access
- Subscription to quarterly member newsletter
- Priority access to museum public events
- Invitations to special artist engagements
- 10% discount at the Zeitz MOCAA shop
- Free admission to First Thursdays events
First Thursdays at zeitz mocaa
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As the countdown winds down, get ready to step into a night of bold curiosity.
As the countdown winds down, get ready to step into a night of bold curiosity. Each moment brings you closer to unexpected adventures, unforgettable energy and the excitement of discovering Cape Town in a whole new light.
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Cape Town
TOYOTA URBAN CRUISER
Be Boldly Curious
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