All Events

October 2026
Friday – Eco-Marine Village
October 2 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Eco-Marine Village 83 Marine Drive, Hermanus, South Africa
Friday – Eco-Marine VillageHermanus WaterfrontDiscover | Protect | EducateStart your Hermanus Whale Festival weekend by exploring the Eco-Marine Village —
Whale Festival Beach Volleyball Friday
October 2 @ 9:10 am - 4:00 pm

Grotto Beach Grotto Street, Hermanus, Western cape, South Africa
Whale Festival Beach Volleyball Experience – Friday, 2 October 2026Venue: Grotto Beach, HermanusKick off your Hermanus Whale Festival weekend with
Arts & Craft Market on Friday
October 2 @ 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

Market Square 64 Marine Drive, Hermanus, South Africa
Friday – Arts & Craft Market Inside the Festival Marquees | Hermanus Waterfront Start your Hermanus Whale Festival weekend by
Friday Kiddies Zone
October 2 @ 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Market Square 64 Marine Drive, Hermanus, South Africa
Friday Kiddies Zone Friday 10 AM – 6 PM Market Square, Above Old Harbour Kick off the Hermanus Whale Festival
10km Whale Festival Fun Run
October 3 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

Gearings Point 74 Marine Drive, Hermanus, South Africa
Whale Festival Fun Run | Trail Run from Old Harbour to New Harbour and back. LIMITED SPACE - TICKETS ONLY
Whales and Wheels Classic Car Show 2026
October 3 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Sandbaai Hall 71 Main Rd, Sandbaai, Hermanus, Western Cape, South Africa
Classic Cars, Vintage Style & Festival SpiritGet ready for a spectacular display of motoring history at the Whales & Wheels
Saturday Kiddies Zone and Activities
October 3 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Market Square 64 Marine Drive, Hermanus, South Africa
Saturday Kiddies Zone and ActivitiesSaturday 9 AM – 6 PMMarket Square, Above Old Harbour | Eco-Marine Marquee at the WaterfrontSaturday
Saturday – Eco-Marine Village
October 3 @ 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Eco-Marine Village 83 Marine Drive, Hermanus, South Africa
Saturday – Eco-Marine VillageHermanus WaterfrontDiscover | Protect | EducateSaturday is the perfect day to experience the vibrant atmosphere of the
Whale Festival Beach Volleyball Saturday, 3 October 2026
October 3 @ 9:10 am - 4:00 pm

Grotto Beach Grotto Street, Hermanus, Western cape, South Africa
Whale Festival Beach Volleyball Experience – Saturday, 3 October 2026 Venue: Grotto Beach, Hermanus Get ready for another full day
Whale Festival Street Parade
October 3 @ 11:00 am

Market Square 64 Marine Drive, Hermanus, South Africa
The Iconic Whale Festival Street ParadeSaturday Morning | 11:00 AM | Starting at Swallow ParkGet ready for one of the
Pirates and Mermaids Treasure Hunt – Saturday
October 3 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Eco-Marine Village 83 Marine Drive, Hermanus, South Africa
Ahoy, young adventurers! The Prates & Mermaids Treasure Hunt is setting sail at the Hermanus Whale Festival, and you’re invited
Sunday Kiddies Zone and Activities
October 4 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Market Square 64 Marine Drive, Hermanus, South Africa
Sunday Kiddies Zone and Activities Sunday 9 AM – 5 PM Market Square, Above Old Harbour | Eco-Marine Marquee at

October 2026