Side Quest: The Tide Turns Strange

Side quest: the tide turns strange

5 September 2026 –

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A curated geek-culture market bringing together local artists, makers, collectors and small businesses for a day of fandom, creativity and fun in Fish Hoek.

Key Details:

Trading Hours: 11:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Entry: R30 general admission (children u/10 free)
Location: Fish Hoek Civic Centre, Fish Hoek, Cape Town
Good To Know: Family Friendly

About This Market

Geek Culture’s Side Quest: The Tide Turns Strange is a curated geek-culture and creative market bringing together local artists, makers, creators, collectors and small businesses at the Fish Hoek Civic Centre.

The market celebrates fantasy, books, gaming, comics, anime, pop culture, art and fandom, with a varied selection of stalls offering artwork, handmade creations, collectibles and other geek-inspired finds.

Alongside the shopping, visitors can enjoy creative workshops, artist features, trading tables and interactive activities. The event is designed as a welcoming, family-friendly gathering that supports local creatives while giving the Fish Hoek community a chance to connect through creativity and shared fandom.

What to expect:

  • Geek-culture and creative market
  • Local artists, makers and creators
  • Fantasy, books, gaming and comics
  • Anime and pop-culture merchandise
  • Art and handmade creations
  • Collectibles and trading tables
  • Creative workshops
  • Artist features
  • Interactive activities
  • Family-friendly atmosphere

Good To Know

General admission R30.
Children under 10 enter free — no ticket needed, just rock up!
Walk-ins also welcome at the door on the day via cash or card.

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