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.
Big on Style Baywest Fashion Showcase
Saturday, 8 August
Celebrate Women’s Month with Baywest Mall’s annual fashion showcase. The Centre Court will be transformed into a professional runway featuring more than 50 looks from leading fashion retailers. Visitors can also enjoy beauty experiences, giveaways and styling inspiration while celebrating local fashion.
More information: https://www.baywestmall.co.za
Empower Her: Resilience with Robin Pieters
Saturday, 15 August
Award-winning performer Robin Pieters brings an uplifting Women’s Month production to The Boardwalk. The show celebrates resilience, empowerment and the strength of women through music and storytelling.
Book tickets: https://www.suninternational.com/events
Reality Group Exhibition
Until 25 August
The Reality exhibition continues throughout August, showcasing works by a number of talented artists exploring different perspectives on contemporary life. It’s an ideal outing for art lovers looking to support local creatives.
Event details: https://www.nmbt.co.za/list_events.html
Valley Crag Forever Rhino Rally Amazing Race
Saturday, 29 August
Adventure meets conservation in this Amazing Race-inspired event. Teams travel between Gqeberha and Thornhill, completing challenges while raising awareness and funds for rhino conservation. Businesses, families and groups of friends are encouraged to enter.
Entry information: https://www.nmbt.co.za/list_events.html
Mandela Bay Theatre Complex
Throughout August
The Mandela Bay Theatre Complex continues to host a variety of productions during August, including theatre, live music and comedy performances. The programme changes regularly, making it worth checking what’s on before planning your visit.
View the programme: https://mbtc.co.za
Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber Events
Throughout August
Business owners and professionals can take advantage of networking events, workshops and industry discussions hosted by the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber throughout the month.
View upcoming events: https://www.nmbbusinesschamber.co.za/events
Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism Events Calendar
Throughout August
New events are added regularly to the official Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism calendar, including markets, sporting events, family activities, exhibitions and community festivals taking place across the metro.
Browse the full calendar: https://www.nmbt.co.za/list_events.html
Planning an event?
Hosting an event in Nelson Mandela Bay? Email the details to editor@041online.co.za to be considered for inclusion in our upcoming events roundups. We welcome community events, markets, festivals, sporting fixtures, theatre productions and fundraisers taking place across the Bay.
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