Bellville’s very own music festival takes over Jack Muller Park this December, bringing three of the suburb’s favourite acts back home. Hosted by The Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP), I Love CY is part of a larger programme meant to restore public, open-air spaces for community-building.
Here’s everything Bellvillers need to know.
Who’s on I Love CY’s lineup
The show celebrates homegrown talent from the CY, with alternative rock heavyweights Fokofpolisiekar leading the charge. Formed in 2003 as half a joke, the band has grown into one of the most recognisable voices in Afrikaans music, with their debut album spawning several successful singles like Hemel Op Die Platteland and Fokofpolisiekar.
After a decade of touring across the country, the group hit a second wave of success with their 2017 work Selfmedikasie, with songs like Komma and FLVJ becoming fan favourites. They are also known for their collaborations with fellow Bellvillers, Die Heuwels Fantasties, with frontman Francois van Coke enjoying a popular solo career.
Joining them as headliners is Early B, the rapper behind hits like Potte (with Jack Parow), Bid Vir Pouse, and Ben Ten. He is highly acclaimed for his fast, uninterrupted flows and sharp, comedic songwriting that are sure to electrify the Jack Muller crowd. Finally, rising star Margot Rothman is the final native Bellville singer on the I Love CY lineup, bringing her relatable pop singer-songwriter sensibilities to the stage.
A variety of food vendors are available throughout the afternoon, including burgers, pizzas, tacos, drinks, sweet treats, Halaal options, and ice cream. VIPs enjoy exclusive perks and features, including convenient VIP parking and entrance, a private tent and hospitality area, comfortable indoor seating, great views of the musical acts, complimentary food and drinks, opportunities for artist meet-and-greets, and a special I Love CY gift bag.
How to get tickets
A rare opportunity for Northern Suburbs residents to experience an open-air music festival in their own backyard, I Love CY brings local talent and audiences together to celebrate what makes Bellville so special. The organisers plan to make it an annual festival, giving the suburbs a new place to bring people together for a love of music.
Attendees are encouraged to bring snacks, picnic blankets, camping chairs, and cooler bags. No alcohol is allowed at the festival; a licensed bar will be available.
Cost: From R175 per person. Book now on Quicket.
When: Sunday, 6 December 2026 | 1pm – 7pm | Musical acts begin from 2.30pm
Where: Jack Muller & Danie Uys District Park, Frans Conradie Dr, Bellville, Cape Town
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