Hermanus Whale Festival 2024

The annual Hermanus Whale Festival this year celebrates the return of the southern right whales to the coastal waters of Hermanus in South Africa. 

In its 33rd, the whale festival continues to be the only eco-marine festival in the world. 

What you can look forward to at this year’s festival: 

• Explore, Discover, Learn and Protect nature at the Interactive Eco-Marine Village. 
• Marine & Nature Talks on Saturday and Sunday in.the big Eco-Marine tent.
• Treasure hunt in the Eco-Marine Tent for the kids on Saturday and Sunday.  
• Kids entertainment on Market Square.
• The popular Street Parade on Saturday morning including the vintage car show, Hawston cadets and the brass bands.
• A 3-day music marquee.
• Beer festival on Saturday.
• 10km fun run on Saturday morning.
• WP Strongman Competition on Sunday Morning.
• Mobile food trucks
• Crafters on Market Square.