Markets are the backbone of Knysna's listings, led by Mosaic Village & Outdoor Market with its Wednesday spit braai and regular stalls. Live music and comedy fill much of the rest, with tribute shows and touring acts at Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa and Blend Country Restaurant & Pub, plus church concerts at Knysna Kerk. Fun runs, colour runs and the Garden Route Kite Festival add to a calendar that peaks in spring.