Mining Indaba 2027: what to do in Cape Town after hours

1 to 4 February 2027 · ExpectedCape Town, South Africa

Mining Indaba keeps attendees on the show floor all day and leaves the evenings, the day after and partners' days free. This guide covers dinners that need booking, evening outings, a companion day and the day after in Cape Town.

Tours in Cape Town Hotels for these dates

Airport to Cape Town International Convention Centre

Cape Town International (CPT) is 20 minutes from the city by Uber or MyCiTi bus.

Foreshore, near the Waterfront.

Public transport directions to Cape Town International Convention Centre

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	City Bowl and Gardens	Guesthouses.
Mid-range	V&A Waterfront and Green Point	Near the stadium and finish line.
Splurge	Camps Bay	Beach and mountain views.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Once in Cape Town
Mid-range: Protea Hotel Cape Town Waterfront Breakwater Lodge
Splurge: The Silo Hotel

Links search the nights from 31 January to 5 February. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual show week schedule for 1 to 4 February 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Evening one

Monday 1 February

After the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.

EveningSunset cruise Evening · Low walking · Nightlife
From the Waterfront.
EatV&A Food Market Food hall

Evening two

Tuesday 2 February

Team dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.

EatKloof Street House Garden restaurant
After darkBree Street bars.

Companion day

Tuesday 2 February

For partners who came along and do not have a badge.

Full dayCape Peninsula and penguins Full day · Family
Boulders Beach and Cape Point.

The day after the show

Friday 5 February

Push the flight back a day. A full free day costs little and the city empties out.

Half-dayRobben Island tour Half day · Indoor
Mandela's prison; book ahead.
EatBo-Kaap Kombuis Cape Malay food
FreeSea Point promenade.

Team outing

For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.

EatV&A Food Market Food hall

Family-friendly picks

Full day · Family

Cape Peninsula and penguins

Boulders Beach and Cape Point.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Table Mountain cableway

Go when it is clear.

See times and prices

Two Oceans Aquarium.
Boulders penguins.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Low walking · Nightlife

Sunset cruise

From the Waterfront.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Cape Peninsula and penguins

Boulders Beach and Cape Point.

See times and prices

Full day · Food

Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine tour

Wine tram option.

See times and prices

Full day

Shark cage diving

Gansbaai.

See times and prices

After dark

Bree Street bars.

6 tours worth booking for Mining Indaba

Tour	Length	Good for
Cape Peninsula and penguins	Full day	Families
Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine tour	Full day	Food lovers
Robben Island tour	Half day	Bad weather
Shark cage diving	Full day	Everyone
Table Mountain cableway	Half day	Families
Sunset cruise	Evening	Tired legs, Night owls

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Kloof Street House Garden restaurant
Bo-Kaap Kombuis Cape Malay food
V&A Food Market Food hall

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Indoor

Robben Island tour

Mandela's prison; book ahead.

See times and prices

Zeitz MOCAA.
District Six Museum.

Getting around on event days

Uber is the safest easy option; MyCiTi buses on main routes. Avoid walking alone at night outside busy areas.

Day trips from Cape Town

Stellenbosch: 45 minutes
Hermanus: 1.5 hours

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Mining Indaba.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Mining Indaba 2027?

The next edition is 1 to 4 February 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Cape Town International Convention Centre?

Cape Town International (CPT) is 20 minutes from the city by Uber or MyCiTi bus. Foreshore, near the Waterfront.

Where should I stay for Mining Indaba?

For most visitors the best base is V&A Waterfront and Green Point: Near the stadium and finish line.

What can we do between sessions at Mining Indaba?

Good short outings in Cape Town include Table Mountain cableway, Robben Island tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Mining Indaba?

Family-friendly picks: Table Mountain cableway, Cape Peninsula and penguins. Two Oceans Aquarium.

How far is Cape Town International Convention Centre from Cape Town centre?

About 1 km in a straight line. Foreshore, near the Waterfront.

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