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Cape Town ranks #48 in Travel and Tour World’s Top 50 Halloween Destinations for 2026

The city’s spooky attractions and October events earned it a spot on the global travel trade platform’s ranking.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 13 Oct 2026 21:52:24 GMT

Cape Town has been named among the World’s Top 50 Halloween Travel Destinations for 2026 by the global travel‑trade platform Travel and Tour World (TTW), landing at rank 48, according to bizcommunity.com.

What happened

TTW released its 2026 ranking on 13 October, placing the South African city at #48. The list highlights destinations where Halloween celebrations are notable for tourists.

What the reports add

The article notes that Cape Town’s Halloween falls in spring, with jacarandas in bloom and long daylight after dusk. It also outlines historic “spooky credentials” such as the legend of the Flying Dutchman, the reportedly haunted Castle of Good Hope, Devil’s Peak’s pipe‑smoking contest with the Devil, and the persistent south‑easter wind known as the Cape Doctor.

What was said

“We've always known Cape Town has a dark side. It's mostly the shade under the oaks in the Company's Garden, but still,” says Briony Brookes, chief marketing officer at Cape Town Tourism.

Brookes told bizcommunity.com that the city’s folklore contributes to its appeal and that reaching #48 feels “abo…”.

How it came about

Recent Felo News coverage highlighted Cape Town Tourism’s activities, including a TravelWise Appreciation Luncheon on 8 Oct 2026 (see article) and the ICA Live Art Festival running 14‑18 Oct 2026 (see article). These events showcase the city’s cultural vibrancy, which now extends to its Halloween programming.

Halloween events

Key October activities include a free, family‑friendly Zombie Walk on 31 Oct at 5 pm in the Company's Garden, a Dracula ballet at Artscape from 28 Oct to 1 Nov with tickets R250‑R500, the FAUST live‑score performance at the Labia on 31 Oct at 8.45 pm, and the Manor of Mischief haunted house experience at Glenhof Manor, Newlands on 31 Oct.

Key facts

• Cape Town ranked #48 in TTW's 2026 Top 50 Halloween destinations (bizcommunity.com)
• The ranking was announced on 13 October 2026 (bizcommunity.com)
• Briony Brookes is chief marketing officer at Cape Town Tourism (bizcommunity.com)
• Halloween events include a Zombie Walk on 31 Oct, Dracula ballet 28 Oct‑1 Nov, FAUST performance 31 Oct, and Manor of Mischief haunted house 31 Oct (bizcommunity.com)

Sources

• [1] bizcommunity.com — originally reported as “Cape Town creeps into the World's Top 50 Halloween Destinations (Fashionably late, naturally) - Cape Town Tourism”