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The Twelve Apostles and Camps Bay seen from Table Mountain, above the Atlantic

WorldPride Cape Town 2028 starts in 686 days, 22 hours and 15 minutes.

WorldPride Cape Town 2028: what's confirmed, and what's still to come

The first WorldPride in Africa runs for fifteen days, from 30 September to 14 October 2028. Some things are settled and some are not announced yet. This page keeps track, so you can plan with what is real.

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What's confirmed so far

Dates30 September to 14 October 2028, fifteen daysConfirmed
Host cityCape Town, South Africa. The first WorldPride in Africa.Confirmed
OrganiserCape Town Pride, licensed by InterPrideConfirmed
Parade routeUsually Alfred Street in De Waterkant to Green PointExpected
Parade dateNot announced yetTo be announced
Full programmeParade, human rights conference, arts, film, sport and partiesTo be announced
TicketsNot on sale yetTo be announced
HotelsSteven is choosing them nowComing soon

Last checked 11 November 2026. We update this board when the organisers announce something new.

Equal by law

Equality is written into South Africa's constitution, and same-sex couples have married here since 2006.

Spring in October

Long, bright days around 20°C, before the summer crowds arrive.

A trip in itself

Table Mountain, the Winelands, Cape Point, and a safari a short flight away.

What's on

  • Pride parade
  • Human rights conference
  • Arts and culture festival
  • Film screenings
  • Community village
  • Sport
  • Drag and live shows
  • Parties
  • Family days
Cape Town seen from the top of Table Mountain
Cape Town from the top of Table Mountain

Where to stay

De WaterkantThe gay village. The parade has always started here.Hotels coming soon
Green PointWhere the parade finishes, next to the stadium.Hotels coming soon
Sea PointThe Atlantic promenade, one hill over.Hotels coming soon
V&A WaterfrontHarbour hotels, restaurants and the ferries.Hotels coming soon

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Questions

When is WorldPride 2028?

30 September to 14 October 2028, fifteen days in Cape Town. The full programme and the parade date are announced by the organisers closer to the time.

Is South Africa welcoming to LGBTQ+ visitors?

South Africa's constitution protects people from discrimination based on sexual orientation, and same-sex marriage has been legal since 2006. Cape Town has the continent's best-known gay village, De Waterkant.

Do I need a visa?

US, UK, Canadian and most EU passport holders can visit South Africa for up to 90 days without applying for a visa in advance. Check your own passport's rules before you book.

Is this the official WorldPride site?

No. WorldPride Cape Town 2028 is organised by Cape Town Pride and licensed by InterPride. World Gay Pride is run by KGAY TRAVEL to help you plan the trip around it.