11/03/2026
✨ Francophonie month is coming to Cape Town! – Events in March✨
In March, let’s celebrate together the richness of Francophone cultures through a series of events organized by the Consulate General of Belgium, Consulat Général de France au Cap - French Consulate General in Cape Town, Switzerland in South Africa, Wallonie-Bruxelles International and Alliance Française du Cap.
Exhibitions, cinema, literature, gastronomy, meetings, and activities for all ages — there will be something for everyone! 🌍
📅 Not to be missed:
🎭 6 March – Francophone cabaret
An evening of humorous improvisation with the troupe “Les Improbables”, where the audience’s ideas become scenes on stage.
Reservation required: https://www.capetownaccueil.co.za/les-activiteacutes.html
📍 Alliance Française of Cape Town – 18:00
📚 12 & 13 March – Meet the author Kidi Bebey
A conference about Francophone literature and her book “Enfin chez moi!” in two schools in Cape Town.
Registration required in advance:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1bu2jW6Y5_80n7be_T027ZpIIOzthI4gomRItk3dmkuk/viewform?edit_requested=true
🎉 14 March – Francophonie Food & Culture Festival
A festive day featuring gastronomy, music, and cultural activities from Francophone countries.
Free entry – no reservation required
📍 29 Boshof Avenue, Newlands – 10:00 to 17:00
🎬 17 March – CinémAlliance: “Samba Traoré”
Screening of the film by Burkinabé director Idrissa Ouedraogo, followed by a discussion.
Free entry 🎞️🍿
Film starts at 18:00 – arrive early to grab your seat and enjoy a drink from our cashless bar.
📍 Alliance Française of Cape Town – 18:00
🎬 18 March – Film screening: “Pause”
Film screening by the High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus, in collaboration with the Honorary Consulate of Cyprus in Cape Town and the Alliance Française of Cape Town, followed by a cocktail reception.
📍 Alliance Française of Cape Town – 155 Loop Street
Reservation before 13 March via email or phone:
[email protected] / 021-466 5244 (Ereni)
👨🍳 23 March – Gastronomy workshop with Michelin-starred chef Michel Husser
A culinary experience focused on French gastronomy at the Cape Town Hotel School.
📖 23 March – Book launch: “D’après Bertha”
Literary discussion with South African author Pierre Durand about the French translation of his novel.
📍 Alliance Française of Cape Town – 18:00
🎬 25 March – Movie Night: “Young Mothers”
Screening of the film by the Dardenne brothers in partnership with the Consulate General of Belgium and Wallonie-Bruxelles International. Please reserve in advance:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=MDsVgDTkm0K0HA1H-d7sQpQAfFvv-V9GtcrzJYNqza1UN08yOEVRNTZWVENZT1FUWlpQNVcwRzg4UC4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl
📍 Alliance Française of Cape Town –Free entry – film starts at 19:00
📚 28 March – Storytime in French
A morning of storytelling in French for children aged 3 to 6.
Please reserve here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6l5uwyGdWhzZkjeHeCOMaJt2myg9rhkyK21g1xBtUbOmgKQ/viewform
📍 Alliance Française of Cape Town – 10:30
✨ Join us throughout March to celebrate the French language and the diversity of Francophone cultures!
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