Cape Town International Kite Festival Returns to Support Mental Health
Cape Town is preparing for the return of Africa’s oldest kite festival this October. The event, which is now in its 32nd year, will take place on 24 and 25 October 2026 at the Youngsfield Military Base in Ottery.
The festival is hosted by Cape Mental Health, an organization dedicated to providing support and services to those in need. By combining outdoor fun with a serious cause, the organizers aim to raise awareness about mental health issues across the country.
Visitors can expect to see a wide variety of colorful kites filling the sky. The event is designed to be family-friendly, encouraging people of all ages to come together for a day of outdoor activity and community spirit.
In addition to the kite flying, the festival serves as a platform to share important information about mental wellbeing. Organizers hope that the event will help reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and encourage more people to talk openly about their struggles.
Tickets and further details about the festival will be available closer to the date. Residents of Cape Town and visitors are encouraged to mark their calendars for this long-standing tradition that supports a vital cause.