What's On

The Perfect Beachfront Base to Experience Blouberg

From the Cape Doctor's kitesurfing winds to Red Bull King of the Air and the Blouberg Marathon – here's what's coming up along the Blouberg coastline during your stay.

Blouberg Calendar

Plan Your Stay Around What's Happening

Blouberg is one of the world's premier kitesurfing destinations, with a calendar full of races, festivals and competitions. Below are the confirmed and provisional dates for major events taking place along the coastline – all within easy reach of Dolphin Beach Hotel.

01 OCT

1 October 2026 – 31 March 2027

Kitesurfing

Prime Kitesurfing Season

Blouberg & Table View beachfront

“Cape Doctor” winds, 15–30+ knots

04 OCT

4 October 2026

Race

Blouberg Marathon

Blouberg, Cape Town

24 OCT

24 – 25 October 2026

Festival

Cape Town International Kite Festival

Melkbosstrand Beach

Festival attendees

20 NOV

20 November – 7 December 2026

Kitesurfing

Red Bull King of the Air

Big Bay, Blouberg

World premier big air kiteboarding – international competitors

01 DEC

1 December 2026 – 28 February 2027

Kitesurfing

Peak Kitesurfing Season

Kite Beach, Blouberg

Strongest winds of the year

01 OCT

1 October 2027 – 31 March 2028

Kitesurfing

Prime Kitesurfing Season

Blouberg & Table View beachfront

“Cape Doctor” winds, 15–30+ knots

Provisional dateEvent Website

03 OCT

3 October 2027

Race

Blouberg Marathon

Blouberg, Cape Town

Provisional dateEvent Website

23 OCT

23 – 24 October 2027

Festival

Cape Town International Kite Festival

Melkbosstrand Beach

Festival attendees

Provisional dateEvent Website

20 NOV

20 November – 7 December 2027

Kitesurfing

Red Bull King of the Air

Big Bay, Blouberg

World premier big air kiteboarding – international competitors

Provisional dateEvent Website

01 DEC

1 December 2027 – 29 February 2028

Kitesurfing

Peak Kitesurfing Season

Kite Beach, Blouberg

Strongest winds of the year

Provisional dateEvent Website

Staying for an Event?

Ask Our Team About Rooms & Kit Storage

Whether you're chasing the Cape Doctor's winds or in town for a race along the beachfront, our team can help with room bookings, kit storage and local advice.