Comic Con Cape Town – It’s Day Four Today! Star Wars Day and Unmissable Moments
Comic Con Cape Town 2025 comes to a close today, Sunday 4 May. It’s going to be a huge day at the con. Finals will be taking place, winners will be crowned, and of course, it’s international Star Wars Day, May the 4th.
Star Wars Day
May the Force be with you today, especially if you are at Comic Con Cape Town! It’s May the 4th, the day of the year which presents the unmissable opportunity for a bit of Star Wars-themed wordplay, and it has informally become International Star Wars Day. Fans around the world connect over their love of the Star Wars Saga.
Comic Con Cape Town is stepping up and bringing fans a ton of Star Wars activities – take a look at the bottom of this release for the schedule. Exhibitors also have Star Wars specials and special merch on offer.
Star Wars Content
Paul Roos Gymnasium Orchestra Presents – The Sounds of Star Wars
The talented Paul Roos Gymnasium Orchestra brings John Williams’ iconic Star Wars score to life in what is sure to be a breathtaking performance.
10h00 – 10h20 Main Stage
May the 4th: Meet and Mingle
May the 4th be with you! Celebrate Star Wars Day with fellow fans at this epic meet and mingle event.
10h30 – 11h00 Pop-Taku Stage
Join the Dark Side – Ian McDiarmid Spotlight Session
Step into the shadowy realm of the Sith with legendary actor Ian McDiarmid, the man who brought Emperor Palpatine to terrifying life in the Star Wars saga.
11h30 – 12h00 Main Stage
Casual Cosplay Competition
Although it is not compulsory, entrants are encouraged to dress up in Star Wars themed Cosplays.
13h00 – 13h25 Main Stage
Guess the Saber
Exhibitor Saber Realm hosts an interactive session with Light Saber demonstrations and prizes.
15h00 – 15h30 Pop-Taku Stage
Light Sabre Panel
Ilum Relix gives an open panel on everything to do with the iconic weapon of the Jedi and Sith of legend: the lightsaber. Get up close with the various replica’s curated by the Ilum Relix team.
15h00 – 15h30 Pop-Taku Stage
Saber School – Introduction to the Lightsaber
Find Ilum Relix around the con floor for a free and comprehensive lesson in the art of wielding the iconic lightsaber! Try out a saber for yourself, and learn how the pros use good form and choreography to build epic duelling sequences for film and fun alike. Plus, stand the chance to win exclusive discounts on your very own saber, and other awesome Star Wars themed prizes.
11h00 – 12h00, 12h00 – 13h00, and 16h00 – 17h00 Cosplay Central
Star Wars Quiz
Anyone who knows their Wookiees from your womp rats or recite the Jedi Code is invited to put their knowledge to the test in this ultimate Star Wars trivia challenge. 17h10 – 18h00. Main Stage