Public Holiday
Human Rights Day Feast
21 March
A long shared table of Pan-African classics, with the marimba band playing through the afternoon into the night.
Events
The Mama Africa calendar
Public holidays, heritage days and community nights — the moments Long Street gathers at Mama's table.
Through the Year
What we celebrate
Every event below runs annually. Dates that fall on a public holiday follow our holiday trading hours — book ahead, these nights sell out.
Public Holiday
Freedom Day Street Party
27 April
Long Street comes alive with drummers, dancers and a special flame-grilled shisa nyama menu.
Cultural
Africa Day Celebration
25 May
One night, one continent — a rotating tasting menu travelling from Morocco to Mozambique, with music to match.
Family
Father's Day Grill
Third Sunday in June
Dads eat on the grill: game meat, craft beer pairings and live music from 16:00. Book early, this one fills up.
Public Holiday
Youth Day
16 June
Honouring the class of 1976 with young Cape Town musicians, spoken word and a youth-priced heritage menu.
Community
Mandela Day Soup Kitchen
18 July
Our kitchen gives 67 minutes and then some — serving soup and bread on Long Street. Guests, staff and neighbours all welcome to help.
Public Holiday
Women's Day Lunch
9 August
A celebration of the women of Mama Africa — our cooks, our dancers, our guests — with a set lunch and live vocalists.
Public Holiday
Heritage Day Celebration
24 September
The biggest day on our calendar. Traditional dress, drum circles and a full-day braai from noon till late.
Public Holiday
Day of Reconciliation
16 December
Summer on Long Street — cocktails built on African botanicals and dancing that spills onto the pavement.
Special Night
New Year's Eve at Mama's
31 December
Set menu, live band, drummers at midnight. Ticketed — reserve well in advance.
Give 67 Minutes
Join the Mandela Day soup kitchen
Every 18 July our kitchen cooks for the street outside our door. Guests, neighbours and visitors are welcome to serve alongside our team — bring nothing but your time.