Nearly R4bn economic boost from events in 2023
4 January 2023
From hosting Africa’s first Netball World Cup, ICC Women's T20 World Cup, the first Formula E race in Sub-Saharan Africa, Loeries Creative Week, the return of Tweede Nuwe Jaar Minstrel Street Parade and many more, 2023 has been a prolific year for events in Cape Town.
The City of Cape Town’s Events Permit Office permitted over 1 200 events in the calendar year.
From major international sporting events, top tier music concerts, cultural masterpieces and an abundance of lifestyle events, Cape Town had it all in 2023.
Through its Events Support Process, the City supported more than 170 events during the period.