Your Overberg What’s On Guide for Markets, Music and Easter Weekends

From Easter markets and art routes to live music and family-friendly festivals, the Overberg is packed with things to do this season. Here’s your guide to what’s on across the region — and where to be over the coming weeks.

The Overberg is heading into one of its busiest and most varied stretches of the year. With Easter, school holidays and a run of public holidays all landing close together, there’s no shortage of things to do — whether you’re after markets, live music, art routes or family-friendly outings across the region’s towns.


💘 Betty’s Bay

The Market @ Harold Porter
🕒 28 March, 09:00 – 15:00
Set among fynbos and mountains, this market blends nature with local food and crafts.
📍 Harold Porter Botanical Garden, Betty’s Bay

Directional signpost with multiple arrows indicating trails: Leopard's Kloof & waterfall, Fynbos Trail, Zig-Zag Path, and Disa Kloof & waterfall.
There is much to do at Harold Porter including various trails such as Leopard’s Kloof, Fynbos Trail, and Zig-Zag Path in a scenic outdoor location.

Betty’s Bay Community Market
🕒 28 March, 10:00 – 15:00
A friendly, local gathering with handmade goods, treats and a relaxed coastal feel.
📍 Crassula Hall, Betty’s Bay


💘 Bredasdorp

Hervsfees
🕒 10 April, 16:00 – 19:30
A traditional church fête with food, community spirit and a warm, small-town welcome.
📍 Nederduitsch Hervormde Kerk, Bredasdorp

Promotional poster for the Hervsfees event on April 10, 2026, featuring colorful banners, food stalls, and scenes of people preparing and selling food.
Hervsfees: A vibrant community fête in Bredasdorp featuring local food, crafts, and a warm atmosphere, set for 10 April 2026.

💘 Cape Agulhas

Cape Agulhas Heritage Weekend
🕒 17 – 19 April
Explore heritage routes on foot across Agulhas, Bredasdorp and Napier, blending history with landscape.
📍 Cape Agulhas region
🔗 https://www.hermanus.co.za/what-to-do/annual-events/easter


💘 Gansbaai & Baardskeerdersbos

B’Bos Art Route 2026
🕒 27 – 29 March, 10:00 – 15:00
Wander between studios and pop-up spaces across the village, meeting artists and discovering new work along the way.
📍 Various locations, Baardskeerdersbos

Blood Lions Held Captive Photographic Exhibition
🕒 27 – 29 March, 09:00 – 16:00
A powerful exhibition supporting Panthera Africa’s recovery efforts, combining art with conservation storytelling.
📍 Community Centre, Baardskeerdersbos
📲 marketing@pantheraafrica.com

Ouskool Market
🕒 28 March, 09:00 – 15:00
A rustic village market filled with local produce, crafts and that unmistakable B’Bos atmosphere.
📍 Baardskeerdersbos

Danger Point Lighthouse Open Days
🕒 28 – 30 March, 10:00 – 14:45
Climb to the top for sweeping coastal views and a glimpse into maritime history — a favourite for families.
📍 Danger Point Lighthouse, Gansbaai
💵 Free (0–10 yrs), R10 (11–17), R20 (18+)

Volunteers help open the Dangerpoint Museum

💘 Hermanus

Watershed at Fick’s Pool — An Intimate Live Experience
🕒 27 March, 18:00
A rare chance to see Watershed in an intimate seaside setting, with the sound of the ocean as your backdrop. Perfect for a laid-back but memorable night out.
📍 Fick’s Pool, Hermanus
🔗 Quicket

All White with a Splash Neon
🕒 27 March, 18:00
Dress up, show up and lean into a high-energy evening of music and dancing with a playful neon twist.
📍 Bojangles, Hermanus
💵 R50 entry

Jazz Night at Dutchies
🕒 27 March, 18:00
An easy evening of live jazz paired with beachside dining — ideal for unwinding into the weekend.
📍 Dutchies, Hermanus

A restaurant with outdoor seating located in a scenic area, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains under a clear blue sky.
Dutchies is nestled against a backdrop of mountains and greenery, perfect for enjoying meals with a view.

Sunset Soirée — Bosman Hermanus
🕒 28 March, 17:30 – 21:00
An elegant evening of curated wines and a seasonal dinner in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, with fynbos-inspired flair.
📍 Bosman Hermanus, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
💵 R1100 pp
🔗 www.bosmanhermanus.com

Hermanus Passion Play
🕒 3 April (Good Friday)
A powerful open-air performance set against the historic Old Harbour, drawing thousands each year for its immersive and moving storytelling.
📍 Old Harbour, Hermanus
🔗 www.hermanus.co.za

Hermanus Country Market
🕒 Saturdays (March & April, incl. Easter weekend)
A seasonal favourite where local food, crafts and community come together — ideal for a slow morning with family.
📍 Hermanus Cricket Club, Hermanus

A display of various woven baskets and furniture at an outdoor market, featuring different shapes and sizes arranged on grass, with a colorful sign in the background.
Handcrafted baskets and decor items on display at the Hermanus Country Market, showcasing local artisanship.

Benguela Cove Easter Eco-Adventure
🕒 3 – 5 April, 10:00 – 15:00
A playful, eco-conscious Easter egg hunt through vineyards and nature, with prizes and activities for younger explorers.
📍 Benguela Cove Wine Estate, Hermanus
💵 R150 per child


A sculpture of a seated figure holding a large circular frame, situated in a modern outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery.
Benguela Cove feature unique sculptures and scenic views, ideal for relaxation as the children look for Easter eggs

💘 Napier

Dapple — Art Exhibition
🕒 19 March – 30 May, 17:00 – 20:00
A thoughtful exhibition exploring light, texture and quilting-inspired forms in a quiet gallery setting.
📍 Napier Gallery, 44 Sarel Cilliers Street, Napier

Wokini Wellness Easter Weekend
🕒 3 – 6 April
A restorative escape with Easter egg hunts, scavenger activities and a chance to slow down in nature.
📍 Wokini Wellness Retreat, Napier

Lino Cutting Workshop
🕒 4 April, 14:00 – 17:00
A hands-on creative session where you’ll learn printmaking techniques and leave with your own artwork.
📍 Stoep: Sleep, Studio, Spaza, Napier
💵 R300

Creative Napier “Seeds” Art Route
🕒 25 – 27 April
Open studios, exhibitions, food and music bring the town to life in this annual celebration of creativity.
📍 Napier


A colorful promotional poster for the Sandbaai Easter Festival featuring decorated Easter eggs, flowers, and two rabbits. It includes event details and activities for all ages such as an egg hunt, food, prizes, and more.
Join the community at the Sandbaai Easter Festival on April 4th for a day filled with fun activities, local vendors, and festive celebrations.

💘 Sandbaai

Sandbaai Easter Festival
🕒 4 April, 15:00
A lively community celebration with egg hunts, bouncy castles and family-friendly fun — an easy afternoon outing.
📍 Sandbaai Saal, Hermanus


💘 Stanford

Divine Mahara Live @ The Sunset Market
🕒 27 March, 18:00 – 20:00
Live music, food stalls and local wine on the Village Green — a relaxed way to ease into the evening.
📍 The Village Green, Stanford
💵 Free entry

Stanford Easter Market
🕒 28 March – 6 April, 10:00 – 18:00
Browse handmade crafts, festive treats and artisan goods in a setting that captures Stanford’s small-town charm.
📍 16a Queen Victoria Street, Stanford

Reforest Fest — The Ultimate Restoration Celebration
🕒 3 – 6 April
Part festival, part purpose — plant trees, join workshops, enjoy live music and be part of a meaningful environmental effort.
📍 Bodhi Khaya Nature Retreat, Stanford
🔗 https://greenpop.org/reforest-fest/


Whether you’re local or visiting, this is a good moment to see what’s happening across the region and plan ahead. From small community markets to large-scale events, the Overberg’s calendar offers plenty of reasons to get out, explore a new town, and be part of what’s on.

If your event isn’t listed here, we’d love to hear about it. Table & Tide is always looking to share what’s happening across the Overberg — from markets and music to community gatherings and special experiences. Send your event details to paula@tableandtide.co.za and we’ll do our best to include it in upcoming roundups.

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