What's happening in East London.
Markets, parkruns, live music, family days out and community events across Buffalo City and the coast. Tap any event for full details.
Washie 100 Miler
South Africa's oldest 100-mile road ultra, run through the night from Cathcart to the Buffs Club — a marquee endurance event for the metro.
Orient Beach parkrun
Free, timed 5km inside the secured Orient Beach complex with sea views. Register free at parkrun.co.za and bring your barcode.
Lavender Blue Market
Family-friendly farmers' market and lifestyle village — organic produce, deli, dessert bar, ceramic & craft studios, nursery and gift shops.
Cricket at Buffalo Park
East London's premier cricket ground and home of Border / Warriors cricket — domestic and occasional international fixtures.
East London Museum
Home to the world's only surviving dodo egg, the original 1938 coelacanth, and the Border Gallery of Xhosa beadwork.
East London Aquarium
South Africa's historic beachfront aquarium — African penguins, deep-sea species and daily feeding sessions.
East London Show
The metro's big annual agricultural and lifestyle show — horse events, cattle auctions, flea markets, food stalls and a fun fair.
Areena Open-Air Cinema & Night Market
Family night-market evenings with hand-crafted goods, food, live music and a big open-air movie screen on the Wild Coast.
Live Music at Buccaneers
A long-standing beachfront bar known for live bands and DJ sets — the spot for a night out on the strip.
Kidd's Beach parkrun
Free, timed 5km along the coast — walkers, runners and dogs welcome.
Sunrise-on-Sea parkrun
Free weekly 5km against the clock on the coastline — register beforehand at parkrun.co.za.
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