Events Calendar

Showcasing the best of East London and the surrounding areas

East London Port Rex Lions Club Music Eisteddfod 2025

22 April - 25 April (Week 1) & 05 May - 10 May (week 2). East London Port Rex Lions Club Music Eisteddfod 2025. Various events at various venues around East London. Contact: elportrexlionseisteddfod.co.za 

Freedom Day

27-30 Apr. Freedom Day (28 April Public Holiday; 29-30 April special School Holiday)

Worker’s Day

1-2 May. Worker's Day (2 May special School Holiday)

East London Show 2025

1-4 May. East London Show 2025 at the Gonubie Farmers Hall. More info: admin@elshow.co.za

East London Show 2025 Eastern Cape Adult Showjumping Championships

1-4 May. EQUESTRIAN: East London Show 2025 Eastern Cape Adult Showjumping Championships from 8am to 4pm. The Horse Section of the Annual East London Show is organized by the Border Equestrian Club. Over the course of four days, a range of equestrian events will be featured, including showjumping, dressage, and showing. Notably, the 2025 Eastern Cape […]

Amazing Laughs Shuz Sigobelwana

2 May. Amazing Laughs Shuz Sigobelwana at the Guild Theatre from 7pm. Shuz Sigobelwana presents an AWARD Comedy Show to celebrate Eastern Cape Comedians. Tickets available from Computicket.

Gonubie Lions Craft Market

3 May. MARKET: Gonubie Lions Craft Market in aid of Gonubie Protect at Kings Mall. Contact: 072 740 1269.

Inter-Schools’ Prayer Walk

3 May. Hudson Park High School's  Student Christian Association presents Inter-Schools' Prayer Walk from 9am to 12noon. Start at bottom field at HPHS, dress in  school phys ed uniform. Food stalls available. Contact: 043 726 3205.

Sunday Jazz at Slow Lounge

4 May. Sunday Jazz at Slow Lounge from 3pm. Join us as we mark the birthday of ML Kubs, a man whose love for music and people moved souls.

2025 Buffalo City Squash Closed

5-16 May. SQUASH: 2025 Buffalo City Squash Closed at various venues. Contact: 082 474 2064 | bordersquash@yebo.co.za

Ray Dylan

7 May. Ray Dylan at the Guild Theatre from 6pm to 9,30pm. Tickets limited. This weekend special: R200 each; R300 couple. Contact: 043 743 0704.