The Cape Town International Kite Festival 2026 returns! With a vibrant new theme, ColourTheSky, inviting South Africans to come together for a spectacular weekend celebrating hope, connection and mental wellbeing. Taking place on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October at Youngsfield Military Base in Ottery, the festival once again promises two unforgettable days filled with giant kites, family entertainment and a powerful message of creating mental health awareness.
Hosted annually by Cape Mental Health, the Cape Town International Kite Festival has spent more than three decades inspiring conversations around mental health while raising vital funds for essential free mental health services across the Western Cape. Since its launch in 1994, the festival has become Africa’s oldest kite festival and one of South Africa’s most recognized mental health awareness events.
This year’s theme, ColourTheSky, celebrates the power of kindness, understanding and community. Just as every kite adds its own splash of colour to the sky, every act of compassion can bring hope, encourage connection and remind someone that they are not alone. Together, thousands of colourful kites will become a moving symbol of resilience, inclusion and the importance of looking after our mental health.
Good To Know:
Ticket Cost:
Pre-School (Children Under 5): FREE
Children (Ages 6-12): R60
Adults (Age 13+): R90
Pensioners (Age 60+)(ID Proof): R60
Weekend Pass Adults: R160
Weekend Pass Children & Pensioners: R100