The Stellenbosch Wine Festival is the crowning event of Wine Town Stellenbosch – a nine-day programme of activities on estates across the region running from 26 July to 3 August, with limited tickets and a discount on online bookings.
Wine Town Stellenbosch culminates in the Stellenbosch Wine Festival, 1 to 2 August 2025, an all-inclusive walk-around tasting at the City of Oaks’ historic town hall.

More About The Stellenbosch Wine Festival
Some of the country’s biggest names in wine are represented at this year’s Stellenbosch Wine Festival. These include Simonsig, Alto, Spier, Rust en Vrede, Blaauwklippen, Kleine Zalze and more.
Tickets to the Stellenbosch Wine Festival on 1 to 2 August are now on sale, providing wine-lovers and the wine-curious the perfect opportunity to taste more than 200 expressions from over 50 of the country’s leading producers.
Exciting new participants at this year’s event include Raats Family Wines, Hidden Valley Wines and De Meye Vineyards, who join many other internationally renowned estates. Also back this year is the sumptuous graze-table of endless, seasonal and local bites and delights.
The food feast on offer comes from the kitchens of chef Bertus Basson and is prepared by Bertus Basson Restaurants Group Chef Adel Grewar. It features small plates of traditional favourites and a buffet of desserts. Live entertainment adds to the spectacle.
When: Friday, 1 August, 5pm – 9pm and Saturday, 2 August, 2pm – 6pm
Where: Stellenbosch Town Hall, 26 Andringa St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch
Cost: R550 online, R600 at the door | BOOK NOW

What is Wine Town Stellenbosch?
Wine Town Stellenbosch is an entire week of experiences and activities hosted by wine farms, restaurants, tour operators and guesthouses running from 26 July to 3 August 2025.
The week includes specialised wine tours, workshops and curated vertical tastings as well as winemaker lunches and dinners, specials at restaurants around town. This includes Happy Hour from 5pm to 7pm at selected wine bars and restaurants. The full programme of Wine Town Stellenbosch activities will be announced shortly.

Make It More Than Just a Day Out
Turn your Stellenbosch Wine Festival experience into a proper breakaway. Stellenbosch’s Stay & Play initiative encourages visitors to take time to explore all the region has to offer – from stays and restaurants to unforgettable wine experiences.
Plan your visit at https://stayandplay.visitstellenbosch.org
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Website: winetown.wineroute.co.za
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