Families looking for something a little different to do together this August can swap the usual weekend outing for clues, challenges and a wildlife adventure.

There’s something about a motorshow that brings out the kid in almost everyone. Even if you can’t tell what’s happening under the bonnet, there’s still something satisfying about wandering between beautiful cars, grabbing something good to eat and making a day of it.

The countdown is officially on for the 2026 Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer presented by Isuzu Motors South Africa, with this year’s event placing a special focus on prostate cancer while continuing its support of childhood cancer initiatives across the Eastern Cape.

Mbokodo Rise returns to The Capital Boardwalk on Saturday, 29 August 2026, for its ninth annual celebration of women in leadership, business, entrepreneurship, culture and community impact.

The curtains are set to rise on one of Nelson Mandela Bay’s longest-running performing arts events as the Nelson Mandela Bay Dance Festival returns to the Savoy Theatre from 24 to 29 August 2026.

BY CARLEEN TOBIAS There are places you visit because you need something. Then there are places you discover that make you want to stay a little longer.

Women’s Month, live entertainment, art exhibitions and community events are set to keep Nelson Mandela Bay busy throughout August. Whether you’re planning a family outing, looking for live performances or hoping to discover something new, there’s no shortage of events taking place across the metro. Here’s our roundup of some of the highlights.

Baywest Mall will celebrate Women’s Month with a major fashion showcase featuring more than 50 looks, 42 models and collections from leading retailers and Nelson Mandela University designers. The Big on Style Baywest Fashion Showcase will take place at the mall’s Centre Court from 11:00 to 13:00 on Saturday, 8 August 2026.

By Faziela Harris-Davids Renowned Arabic calligrapher Faheem Rhoda Jackson will bring his immersive workshops to Johannesburg and Gqeberha later this year, offering participants an opportunity to explore the art, history and spirituality behind one of the Islamic world’s most celebrated artistic traditions.

A new exhibition at one of Nelson Mandela Bay’s most iconic art spaces is inviting visitors to question what is real in an age increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.