This is a festival of contemporary choreography and dance. Every year, the FNB festival selects a number of choreographers who produce work to show the public. The festival was originally designed to introduce South African chorographers into international dance. It has been incredibly successful.

The Cape Argus Pick 'n' Pay Cycle Tour is the biggest timed cycle tour in the world, attracting 35,000 international entrants. The 109km challenge around the beautiful Cape Peninsula is great for spectators as well.

The Klein Karoo Nationale Kunstefees in Oudtshoorn features well-known and new artists who show promise in both dance and theatre. It began as an Afrikaans alternative to the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown, but now features over 200 different shows on three different stages, with a mixture of international artists.