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Coming soon: South Africa’s biggest street festival - Obz Fest

If you’re lucky enough to be in Cape Town this summer, you’re gonna wanna know about Obz Festival.

It’s South Africa’s biggest street festival, attracting in the region of 20,000 people over three days… and it’s coming soon.

This year, the festival will run over 5, 6 and 7 December and feature a wealth of local music talent, host a creative craft market, showcase some great out-of-the-mainstream films and documentaries and generally keep you entertained all the way to Sunday.

“A world class outdoor festival on your doorstep in the shadow of the mountain, professionally run- the OBZfestival has come of age. With comparisons to other world famous street festivals it will be the kick start to Cape Town’s summer.

Bands and DJ’s over three days with three stages across all genres from rock, electronica, pop, hip hop ska and acoustic to soul, it promises a local musical smorgasbord that will tempt even the most discerning of palates. And that is just the music; the OBZfestival is about so much more”

If you can, get yourself a spot in a local backpackers in Observatory – the shorter the distance you have to travel, the harder you can party, right? Right.

Check out the festival website for more info.

Useful (related) resources for backpackers:
Hostels in Cape Town – find and book your Cape Town hostel online.
Cape Town Backpacking Guide – guide to backpacking in Cape Town
AboutCapeTown.com – backpacking advice for Cape Town

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