Event Dates
From: Thursday, February 6, 2025
To: Sunday, March 2, 2025
Cape Town Gay Pride 2025
Cape Town Gay Pride twirls its way into town at the height of the South African Summer in Feb/March to celebrate cultural diversity.
The hottest party in Africa’s Rainbow Nation!
When it comes to Gay Pride Cape Town has its own style, with hot winter sun, pristine beaches and the backdrop of Sugarloaf Mountain you just know it’s going to be magical.
- Visiting for Cape Town Pride? Stay in the Rockefeller Hotel, rated “Fabulous” by guests in a great location featuring fresh modern rooms and a superb fitness centre.
Cape Town Pride Program 2025
- Next Edition – Thursday 6th February – Sunday 2nd March, 2025.
- The theme of Cape Town Pride changes each year. The Pride partners with Cape Town Carnival who will be lending some of their costumes to add extra fabulosity to the parade on the day of the event.
- The festival includes a variety of events such as drag shows, book launches, sporting events, film shows, poetry reading, and art exhibitions, the Mr and Miss Cape Town Pride Pageant, the annual Pink Party, several pool parties and the closing event.
- Stay close to the pride festival and after party at the O’Two Hotel Cape Town, with a beautiful heated deck rooftop pool, superb views and boutique design.
Cape Town Pride March 2025
- Saturday 1st March, 2025 – The Cape Town Pride March is scheduled to start at 11 am. Please note that the March cannot start without the presence of the City of Cape Town Traffic Police and without their permission. So please be patient.
The Route
- Route to be confirmed – Use the following as a guide: The Cape Town pride parade gathers outside Prestwich Street Primary School in Alfred Street, De Waterkant. The parade starts at 11 am, proceeding along Prestwich Street, right into Chiappini Street and into Somerset Road.
- Groups will pause at the Rainbow Crossing for the official ribbon cutting to start the parade.It then proceeds along Somerset Road, through Green Point, around the Helen Suzman Boulevard circle, ending at the car park at the Green Point Track.
- Stay at the Gorgeous George Hotel, featuring 32 luxurious rooms in downtown Cape Town, a design hotel rated “wonderful” by guests with stylish rooms, a la carte breakfast and excellent location.
Mardi Gras Festival
- Following on from the Parade – Saturday – Cape Town Pride are celebrating in style at the A-Track in Green Point from 11pm to 9pm, and it’s going to be bigger and better than before including a bigger stage, larger grounds, more stalls and a mix of local and international artists. Tickets are only available online, not at the gate.
- Stay close to Cape Town’s top attractions at the Upperbloem Guest House and Apartments, rated “Superb” by guests in the historic Bo-Kapp quarter, offering flawless views over the city and the bay.
Pride CTL Picnic
- Saturday – Awaiting dates – The Pride Cape Town Picnic takes over Green Point Urban Park for a special afternoon celebration from 2 pm until 5 pm. Remember to pack a blanket and picnic basket! Free entry.
Pride Month Light up
- Awaiting dates – This event kicks off the Pride calendar! The Western Cape Legislature building in Wale Street will be lit up in the rainbow colours in the city in support of the city’s LGBTQIA community
Village Drinks
- Thursday – Awaiting Dates – Kick off Cape Town Pride with a drink or two…with members of Cape Town’s LGBTQI+ community at the Village Drinks event. At Honey & Dora. – Venue for 2025 to be confirmed.
- Conveniently located on Prestwich Street in the well-known De Waterkant area of Cape Town, Honey & Dora is a mix of a café style offering serving Breakfast and Lunch with a more relaxed bar vibe for after work drinks and a great Friends Catch-up spot.
Mr & Miss Cape Town Pride
- Saturday – Awaiting dates – At the Joseph Stone Auditorium, Doors open at 5pm and the show starts at 7pm. The winners become the grand marshals for the main parade and act as pride ambassadors for the forthcoming year. Book your ticket in advance.
Buddies Night Out
- Saturday – Awaiting dates – Buddies Night Out – A pop-up street party and fun night out, hosted during large public holidays (NYE etc) and during the Pride celebrations.
The Pride Drag Brunch
- Awaiting Dates – Enjoy an epic pride brunch with outrageous drag queens, delicious food and a fun atmosphere at the Fire & Ice Hotel.
The Pride Party
- Typically the first Friday of the Pride celebrations – Who doesn’t love a party! Kick start Pride month with the Pride Party at Zer021!
- Zer021 Social Club, 46 Canterbury St, District Six, 7925
Cape Town Gay Bars
- Cafe Manhattan – Long running popular gay bar and cafe with impressive cocktail menu and live shows with special theme parties.
- Zer021 Rooftop – Hosts a busy cocktail hour, drag acts and live shows. Very busy during live show nights.
- Pink Candy Night Club – Spacious night time club, perfect for dancing with live DJ. Open Turs to Sat.
- Club Stargayzers – Large dance hall with superb music, drink specials and guest DJs.
- Shaft Cruise Zone – Gay cruise club with busy “underwear night” and very popular Halloween theme parties.
Where to stay in Cape Town?
De Waterkant is home to most of Cape Town’s gay bars and gay-friendly restaurants, shops and galleries. The following hotels are popular with our visitors to Cape Town and are close to the pride parade and activities. They are also gay-friendly.
The Westin, DysArt Boutique Hotel The Cape Royale The Capital Mirage
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DeWaterkant, close to the gay bars.
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Where we stay!
The Glenn Hotel in Cape Town’s Seapoint.
Stylish, great pool and gay operated.
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Gay Map of Cape Town
Most of the gay bars are located in the De Waterkant area, surrounded by some lovely restaurants and only a short walk to the shopping streets, we have chosen some hotels and apartment that keep you in the hard of all the action. take a look at booking.com
Quay, 6 W Quay Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
The Table Bay Hotel is a 5-star luxury hotel situated at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. It boasts beautiful views of the working harbor, Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean. It features a pool and a spa. Each air-conditioned room comes equipped with a minibar, flat-screen satellite TV and tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The private bathroom includes a bath and shower with free toiletries.
Convention Square, Lower Long St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa
The Westin Cape Town’s airy rooms have deluxe bedding and floor-to-ceiling windows with views over Cape Town. Selected rooms have a spacious lounge area, all rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy a vigorous work-out in the well-equipped gym which boasts panoramic city views. The outdoor pool is drenched in sunshine
40 Chiappini St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Offering a rooftop bar and restaurant, The Capital Mirage Hotel is conveniently situated between Cape Town’s city centre and trendy De Waterkant. Free WiFi and parking are available. The spacious suites and apartments offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, kitchen facilities and bathrooms with bath and shower. Air-conditioned and fitted with a hairdryer
Moorings 5 & Portswood Ridge, 5 Portswood Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Situated just opposite the V&A Waterfront’s timeball tower, Dock House impresses with personalized service and panoramic views of the harbour and its surroundings. Enjoy breakfast in the elegantly furnished morning room, followed by a swim in the stylish outdoor pool.Classic décor and a spacious layout make each of the guest rooms and suites at Dock House a welcome retreat after a busy day. Marvel at stunning views of the waterfront from your balcony.
10 Hospital StreetCape Town, 8001, South Africa
Set between the V&A Waterfront and Signal Hill, Harbouredge offers modern apartments with over ’s skyline or . It features a gym and is provided.
The apartments are elegantly furnished, and come equipped with a fully leading into an open-plan lounge and dining room. The bathrooms include bathtubs and a separate shower.
32 Prestwich StreetCape Town, 8001, South Africa
The The Rockwell Luxury Suites offers self-catering accommodation with scenic views of Table Mountain, Signal Hill or the harbour. It features a health club with indoor swimming pool, gym and massage treatments.
Opening out onto panoramic patios, the spacious apartments are fitted with designer furnishings. Each includes a stainless steel kitchen with dining area and a large lounge with Smart TV.
23 Jarvis StreetGreen Point, Cape Town, 8051, South Africa
Purple House Accommodations offers a B&B and seven self-catering units situated in De Waterkant district, just 2 km from Cape Town City Center. An additional self-catering apartment is located within the City Centre, a 20 minutes’ drive from the Cape Town International Airport.
The modern furnished units offer different configurations and facilities. All of the units include a seating area and a kitchen. The en-suite bathroom contains free toiletries.
137 Waterkant StreetCape Town, 8001,South Africa
This charming guest house with Georgian-style façade is situated in the heart of De Waterkant Village. It offers views over Cape Town landmarks Table Mountain and V & A Waterfront from its rooftop terrace.
The Charles is comprised of 3 historic Georgian houses connected together. Rooms feature African art work and original Cape cottage furniture. Each room offers amenities including free WiFi, a ceiling fan and tea-coffee maker. Some rooms offer an open-plan bathroom.
Victoria Rd, Clifton, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
Clifton Private Beach Villa featuring an outdoor swimming pool and a bar, a full kitchen with a dishwasher, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 3 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms This villa has a private pool, a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking.
Fulham Rd, Camps Bay, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
This secure and luxurious mansion includes a maid and bulter service. It is equipped with a heated pool, private gym, home cinema and 6 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar and there is a pool table and 3 lounges for relaxation.
84 Camps Bay Dr, Camps Bay, Cape Town, 8040, South Africa
Merridew Villa is a stylish 6-bedroom villa, five of the six bedrooms are en suite and some of them have a balcony with ocean views, a fully equipped kitchen and separate lounge areas for guests to relax in. as well as an outdoor pool.
23 Geneva Dr, Camps Bay, Cape Town, 8040, South Africa
Geneva Drive Villa Offers air conditioned accommodation with 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, a living room, a dining area and a well-appointed kitchen with a dishwasher, and washing machine. An outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi
74 Waterkant Street,Cape Town, 8001,South Africa
This iconic gay eating, meeting and chilling spot is the longest standing venue in the heart of de Waterkant village and has been a firm favourite with locals and tourists alike.
Whether your intention is a quick bite to eat, a cheeky afternoon cocktail on the terrace, or a late night rendezvous in the bar, at this welcoming venue anything could happen.
120 Strand St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Spacious night time club, perfect for dancing with live DJ. Open Turs to Sat
55 Prestwich St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Conveniently located on Prestwich Street in the well-known De Waterkant area of Cape Town, Honey & Dora is a mix of a café style offering serving Breakfast and Lunch with a more relaxed bar vibe for after work drinks and a great Friends Catch-up spot.
Link Rd, Bothasig, Cape Town, 7441, South Africa
The Gat Party Milnerton is a newly-established dance venue that offers a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for individuals who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTIA). At our establishment, patrons are encouraged to bring their own refreshments, ice and snacks, as no cash bar is provided.
46 Canterbury St, District Six, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
Hosts a busy cocktail hour, drag acts and live shows. Very busy during live show nights
10 Cobern St, De Waterkant, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
Gay bar and nightclub in Cape Town with hunky barmen, sexy go-go dancers, and theme nights. Recently reopened in a new location (2024)
299 Lower Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
Gay cruise club with busy “underwear night” and very popular theme parties
Recommended Apartments and villas in Cape Town
Geneva Drive Villa
7 Bedrooms
- Air conditioned accommodation
- 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms
- Living room, a dining area
- An outdoor swimming pool.
- Free WiFi & free private parking
Merridew Villa
6 Bedrooms
- Stylish 6-bedroom villa,
- Six Bedroom (5 ensuite)
- Balcony with ocean views
- A fully equipped kitchen
- An outdoor pool.
Hollywood Mansion
6 Bedrooms
- Secure and luxurious mansion
- A maid and butler service
- Heated pool, gym, home cinema
- 6 bedrooms
- 3 different lounges
Clifton Private Beach
3 Bedrooms
- Located on Clifton Beach
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Bar and full kitchen
- 3 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms
- Garden with barbecue facilities
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Recommended Hotels in Cape Town By Booking
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We have chosen hotels in Cape Town that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
The Table Bay
5 Star, Luxury
- 5-Star, V&A Waterfront Location, Harbor Views
- Close to the gay district
- Minibar, flat-screen satellite TV
- Situated at V&A Waterfront, offers luxurious rooms with beautiful harbor and mountain views
The Westin
5 Star, Stylish
- 5-Star, Deluxe Bedding, Panoramic City Views
- Close to the gay district
- Floor-to-ceiling windows, free Wi-Fi
- Airy rooms with city views, features a gym with city views and a sun-drenched outdoor pool
The Capital Mirage
5 Star, Readers Choice
- 5-Star, Rooftop Bar, Between City Centre and De Waterkant
- A short walk to the gay bars
- Flat-screen TV, kitchen facilities
- Offers spacious suites and apartments with modern amenities, ideal for convenience and luxury
Dock House Boutique
5 Star, Modern Classic
- 5-Star, Opposite Timeball Tower, Waterfront Views
- Close to the gay district
- Classic décor, balcony
- Located near V&A Waterfront, provides classic, spacious rooms with stunning waterfront views
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