Things to do in Durban

27 events, 7 tours to book, 21 local favourites and 7 walks and hikes in Durban this week.

This week

Where locals eat

Local favourites in Durban

Roma Revolving RestaurantDurban Central · $$$Victoria Street MarketDurban Central · $Dukkah Restaurant & BarMorningside · $$$Bike & Bean On Point WaterfrontThe Point · $$Max's Lifestyle VillageUmlazi · $$The Black RabbitHillcrest · $$$Kebabish Halaal Indian Restaurant, Florida RoadMorningside · $$Poke Box GlenwoodGlenwood · $$Spoon Eatery & PizzeriaAssagay · $$Stretta Cafe HillcrestHillcrest · $$

Going out

Bars, live music and nights out

Today 6:30pmBingo Night at Neighbourhood Cafe and BarWed 28 October, 6:30pm · Neighbourhood Cafe and Bar · From ZAR 140 Fri 4pmKwamakhulu DurbanFri 30 October, 4pm · Small Craft Harbour · From ZAR 200 Fri 7pmAndile Yenana presents: Umngqungqo WabantuFri 30 October, 7pm · The Chairman · From ZAR 250 Fri 8pmHalloween Party: Official Launch of 153 on FloridaFri 30 October, 8pm · 153 on Florida · From ZAR 250 Fri 8pmLast Friday Laughs at the Green Mountain CollectiveFri 30 October, 8pm · The Green Mountain Collective · From ZAR 80 Sat 6:30amSecret Sunrise Durban: Halloween BoogieSat 31 October, 6:30am · Kingfisher Canoe Club · From ZAR 75 Sat 8:30amCoffee Rave: Halloween EditionSat 31 October, 8:30am · Bardot Umhlanga · From ZAR 250 Sat 1pmSocial Link Music Festival 2026Sat 31 October, 1pm · The Durban Shongweni Club (Westown) · From ZAR 100 Sat 4pmVinyl and Vibes: Volume 24Sat 31 October, 4pm · Hue Cafe · From ZAR 100 Sat 6pmHalloween 2026: Riverside MassacreSat 31 October, 6pm · Hops, The Riverside Hotel · From ZAR 150

Tours

Walks, shows and day trips

Tala Private Game ReserveSelf-drive, Camperdown · From ZAR 120 Tala Private Game Reserve game drivesTala reception · From ZAR 340 iSimangaliso Wetland Park estuary cruisesSt Lucia PheZulu Safari Park4 hrs · Self-drive, Valley of a Thousand Hills · From ZAR 200 Wild 5 Adventures, Oribi Gorge8 hrs · Self-drive, Oribi Gorge The Natal Zoo & Lion ParkCato Ridge · From ZAR 70 Midlands MeanderSelf-drive from Durban

Durban: what's on, answered

What's on in Durban this weekend?

This weekend (31 October and 1 November) there are 22 events listed in Durban, including Secret Sunrise Durban: Halloween Boogie, Coffee Rave: Halloween Edition and TEDxDurban Salon: Democracy - Tipping Point.

What tours can I do in Durban?

There are 7 tours and day trips to book, including Tala Private Game Reserve and Tala Private Game Reserve game drives.

Where should I eat in Durban?

Local favourites include Roma Revolving Restaurant, Victoria Street Market, Dukkah Restaurant & Bar and Bike & Bean On Point Waterfront, and for a drink, Back Yard Rooftop Bar and The Lighthouse Bar at The Oyster Box.

Where can I go hiking near Durban?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Durban include Krantzkloof Nature Reserve self-guided walks, Kenneth Stainbank Nature Reserve and uMhlanga Forest Boardwalk.

How is this page put together?

It covers 28 October – 4 November and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Durban. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.

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