Investec Cape Town Art Fair
Investec Cape Town Art Fair takes place Feb 19 - 21, 2027 (expected; typically a mid-Feb Fri - Sun with VIP preview) in Cape Town, South Africa. The dress code is Smart casual to stylish; light summer clothing and comfortable shoes for hours in the halls. Typical cost ranges from 300 to 1000 EUR per person.
The leading contemporary art fair in Southern Africa, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre at the height of the city's summer season. It gathers galleries from across Africa and internationally, anchoring a wider art week of museum shows and gallery openings. It is the continent's most polished commercial art event.
- When
- Feb 19 - 21, 2027 (expected; typically a mid-Feb Fri - Sun with VIP preview)
- Where
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Dress code
- Smart casual to stylish; light summer clothing and comfortable shoes for hours in the halls.
- Cost
- Typical cost ranges from 300 to 1000 EUR per person.
- Weather
- 26 - 28C, hot, dry and sunny peak summer, often with the strong southeaster wind
- When to book
- Buy tickets online when sales open (late 2026); book Cape Town hotels 3+ months out - February is peak season
- Getting there
- CPT (Cape Town), 20 min to the CTICC
- Where to stay
- The Silo Hotel, Westin Cape Town (next to the CTICC), Cape Heritage Hotel (boutique)
- Official site
- https://www.investeccapetownartfair.co.za
How to attend
Buy day or weekend tickets online via investeccapetownartfair.co.za (roughly ZAR 250 for general admission); the VIP preview is invitation or collector-tier. The CTICC is central and walkable from most city hotels. Book both tickets and accommodation early - February is Cape Town's high season.
Insider tip
Pair the fair with the Zeitz MOCAA museum at the V&A Waterfront and the First Thursdays gallery night if your dates align.
Get inside Investec Cape Town Art Fair
Booking matters here: buy tickets online when sales open (late 2026); book Cape Town hotels 3+ months out - February is peak season. Members track that window, what it really costs, and 573 more events across the season.
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