Festive Lights Switch-On

The City of Cape Town’s flagship Festive Lights Switch-On, now in its 57th year, brings a free concert to the Grand Parade and Adderley Street to usher in the festive season. Last year’s edition drew more than 100,000 people.

Headliners include SAMA Award-winning duo Jazzwrld and Thukuthela, the recently reunited Liquideep, and hip-hop heavyweight Nasty C. They are joined by Afrikaans singer Monique Steyn, Woodstock-born Ricky Vani Frontline on his second appearance, Khayelitsha’s Dee Koala, pop singer Ben Rodrigues, singer and guitarist Vernon White, LED drummers Neon Pulse and the West London All Stars. DJ Dre keeps the party moving through the day, and Tyrone Paulsen and comedian Dalin Oliver are the MCs.

The Move with Melody dance competition returns, with 10 crews competing at the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre on 21 November, and the top three performing on the main stage.