Festivals in Knysna 2018

Knysna Celtic Festival: Knysna Celtic Festival is an annual event established to promote Celtic & Bluegrass music and showcase local musicians including the Knysna Pipe Band.

Saturday 24th February 2018

Knysna Art Festival: View Knysna Artists at the Premier Hotel off George Rex Drive. Paintings, sculpture, demos, plays, musicals and interesting talks can all be enjoyed during the Festival.

21 - 24 February 2018

Knysna Literary Festival: An annual festival for lovers of the written word, which hosts an exclusive group of hand-picked authors from South Africa.

9 – 11 March 2018

Garden Route Walking Festival: Get out and Walk, Hike or stroll some of the best trails in the Garden Route with like minded people.

30 March - 2 April 2018

Sedgefield Slow Festival: Annual festival which turns Sedgefield orange as it celebrates the return to family values, real experiences and a natural way of life…

14-16 April 2017

The Knysna Motor Show:

29 April 2018

Jaguar Simola Hill Climb: One of the most popular events on the South African motorsport scene, celebrating car culture and motorsport. Looking for other speed activities in Knysna Rib Adventures.

3 – 6 May 2018

Pink Loerie Mardi Gras & Arts Festival: An annual LGBTI festival and celebration with a street parade, dancing, fun and music with daily shows held at various locations throughout the town and club nights.

24 - 25 May 2018

Pick n Pay Knysna Oyster Festival: One of South Africa’s most popular festivals with huge appeal for sports lovers, families and those in search of a great party, this year’s event is not to be missed. Featherbed Nature Reserve Trail Run. Don’t forget the Oysters!

29 June – 8 July 2018

Knysna Timber Festival: The creation of the Knysna Timber Initiative, a group of local Knysna businesses who see Knysna as the Woodworking Capital of South Africa – largely due the the deep and rich heritage and history of timber-related activities in the area.

5 - 7 October 2018

Festival Entertainment in Knysna

Events and Festival fun in Knysna, Garden Route, South Africa