Melkbosstrand · Duynefontein · Van Riebeeckstrand
22–27 September 2026

Heritage Week in Melkbos.

Six days. One public holiday. A very good excuse to stay local.

Details are shown as supplied or published by organisers. Please confirm limited spaces and venue-led specials before setting out.

Tue22September
18:00–20:00

From Shore to Self — Art Therapy Workshop

A beach walk to collect found objects, followed by a reflective clay workshop with art psychotherapist Janet du Preez. Art materials and refreshments are included.

Where
Melkbosstrand studio — address supplied after booking
Price
R350 per person
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Wed23September
17:00–21:00

I Love Melkies Courtyard Night

A market-style evening with fresh breads, pizza, baked goods, ready meals, music, local flowers and ready-made bunches from Vida-Lou Blooms.

Where
I Love Melkies, Shop 9, Mira Mar Centre, 26 Beach Road, Melkbosstrand
Price
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Vida-Lou Blooms

Fresh seasonal local flowers and ready-made bunches, including Madiba Proteas at R55 each.

Where
I Love Melkies Courtyard Night
Price
Madiba Proteas R55 each

I Love Melkies Run Club

Meeting time and participation details are available from I Love Melkies.

Where
I Love Melkies, Shop 9, Mira Mar Centre, 26 Beach Road, Melkbosstrand
Price
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Thu · Heritage Day24September
From 11:00

Melkbos Padel Heritage Day Braai

Heritage Day braai details are available from Melkbos Padel.

Where
Melkbos Padel at Koeberg Club, Merchant Walk, Duynefontein
Price
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13:00

Veldslag — Albert Maritz & Luna Paige

Where
Blessings Coffee & Creative, 2 11th Avenue, Melkbosstrand
Price
R80
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18:00–19:30

The Reset Sanctuary

A 90-minute candlelit session with stretch, breathwork, meditation and a tea ritual. Maximum four women.

Where
Private home sanctuary in Melkbosstrand — location supplied after booking
Price
R250 per person
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Melkbos Kitchen Date Night

Times, menu, price and reservations are available directly from Melkbos Kitchen.

Where
Melkbos Kitchen, 47/125 5th Avenue, Melkbosstrand
Price
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Fri25September
19:30

Zoid Spawn — Karen Zoid

Karen Zoid, Ben Francis and Anton Eloff with the Melkbosstrand High School Choir. Approximately 100 minutes including interval. Age 13+.

Where
NG Kerk Melkbosstrand, 11th Avenue, Melkbosstrand
Price
Tickets from R345
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Melkbosstrand ART/FILM Festival

Film, visual art, poetry, workshops and music form part of the week-long programme.

Where
Venues across Melkbosstrand; Atlantic Beach Hotel, Commaille Road, is the main Art Hub
Price
Prices vary by event
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Sat26September
09:00–17:00

Melkbos Ateljee Open Studios

Open studios across Melkbosstrand, Van Riebeeckstrand and Duynefontein.

Where
More than 30 artists across 14 local venues; maps from Atlantic Beach Hotel, Commaille Road
Price
Free entry
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10:00–15:00

Melkbos Family Market

A Saturday family market with ample parking.

Where
Melkbos Country Club, 1 Robben Road, Melkbosstrand
Price
Free entry
From 16:00

Melkbos Kitchen Rib Special

Price and reservations are available directly from Melkbos Kitchen.

Where
Melkbos Kitchen, 47/125 5th Avenue, Melkbosstrand
Price
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19:30

Zoid Spawn — Karen Zoid

Karen Zoid, Ben Francis and Anton Eloff with the Melkbosstrand High School Choir. Approximately 100 minutes including interval. Age 13+.

Where
NG Kerk Melkbosstrand, 11th Avenue, Melkbosstrand
Price
Tickets from R345
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Sun27September
09:00–16:00

Open Studios

The final day of Melkbos Ateljee Open Studios.

Where
More than 30 artists across 14 local venues; maps from Atlantic Beach Hotel, Commaille Road
Price
Free entry
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The Wild We Live In — ESCAP3 Gallery

Opening times and entry details are available from the gallery.

Where
ESCAP3 Gallery, 49 Mostert Road, Melkbosstrand
Price
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10:00–14:00

The Bloc Open Day

Participation details are available directly from The Bloc.

Where
The Bloc Melkbos, Merchant Walk, Duynefontein
Price
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11:30

SA vs Australia

Local screening venue and booking details have not been published.

Price
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ART/FILM Festival Finale

The festival concludes alongside the final day of Open Studios.

Where
Melkbosstrand ART/FILM Festival venues
Price
Prices vary by event
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