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Experience the Gift of Giving with A Philharmonia Christmas this Holiday Season

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Step Into the Festive Season with the One&Only Cape Town

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Indulge in Classy Holiday Celebrations this Festive Season at Cape Grace

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Cape Town Gets Ready to Shine, Sing and Dance with the Festive Lights Switch-On

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Shows & Events for the Festive Season

Big Christmas Africa

20 December 2026 | Local musicians give classic carols a South African spin

LUMENOCITY

20 to 29 November 2026 | Africa’s first festival dedicated to light-based art

Brackenfell Christmas Lights

30 November to 30 December 2026 | Christmas displays at residents' homes

Santa & Elves at V&A Waterfront

13 to 24 December 2026 | Santa and his elves greet families for festive photos at a Cape Town mall

Santa Shoebox Project Drop-Off

1 October to 6 November 2026 | Collection point for Christmas gifts for children in need

Christmas Picnics at Boschendal

24 and 25 December 2026 | Farm-baked breads, seasonal salads and festive treats in a basket

Festive Lights Switch-On

29 November 2026 | A free concert with Nasty C, Liquideep and Jazzwrld and Thukuthela

Festive Season at One&Only

10 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 | A tree lighting, Christmas feasts and New Year’s dinners at a luxury...

Festive Markets 2026

Capegate Festive Market

27 Nov to 24 Dec 2026 | A Christmas market featuring a variety of locally made gifts

The Gift Market in Hermanus

11 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027 | A Christmas market offering a unique blend of handcrafted gifts

German Inspired Christmas Market

28 Nov and 5, 12 & 19 Dec 2026 | A Christmas market with a European twist

The Somerset West Christmas Market

Somerset West | A festive market celebration

Skeppend Christmas Market

11 to 19 December 2026 | Handmade gifts, festive treats and local makers

South Market Constantia

7 to 22 December 2026 | Seasonal market with crafts, food and music

Tyger Valley Festive Market

14 Nov to 27 Dec 2026 | Seasonal stalls with gifts and holiday décor

Edgemead Christmas Market

5 to 24 December 2026 | Enjoy handmade gifts, crafts and holiday treats

Franschhoek Village Christmas Market

12 and 13 December 2026 | Handmade gifts, live music and local wine

Pinelands Craft & Gift Fair 2026

5 to 23 December 2026 | Over 200 festive crafters and a pop-up plant nursery

Simply Gifts Market

7 to 23 December 2026 | Indoor market and free daily craft workshops

Christmas Lunches

Blue Bird Christmas Market

Muizenberg | An annual Christmas market held at the Blue Bird Garage in Muizenberg.

The President Hotel Festive Season

Bantry Bay | Festive afternoon teas, braais and seafood feasts

Christmas Lunch at London Road Bistro

25 December 2026 | A buffet of oxtail, bobotie and stuffed turkey with a harvest board to start

Christmas Lunch at Jack@SKYE Rooftop

25 December 2026 | Christmas oysters with caviar, miso-glazed kingklip and a lamb shank

Christmas Buffet at Klok

25 December 2026 | A carvery of turkey and lamb, coconut kingklip and live entertainment

Christmas Day Lunch at Cattle Baron

25 December 2026 | A two-course steakhouse menu from flambéed fillet to lamb chops

Christmas Menu at Weltevreden 1692

Stellenbosch | Family-style lamb and chicken at a heritage Cape Dutch estate

Christmas Buffet Lunch at Bistro31

25 December 2026 | Smoked brisket tacos, a carvery and a farmers table for Christmas Lunch

Christmas Day Buffet at COPA

25 December 2026 | A live carving station and seafood spread anchor a family feast

Franschhoek Village Christmas Market

12 and 13 December 2026 | Handmade gifts, live music and local wine

New Year's Eve Events

Secrets of Summer New Year’s Eve

31 December 2026 | South Africa's most anticipated New Year's Eve festival.

Beyond the Mountain

30 December 2026 - 1 January 2027 | Three-day New Year's Eve festival

Fabulous Activities for the Festive Season

Cape Canopy Zipline Tour

An exhilarating adventure experience located in the heart of the Western Cape

Vinebikes Wine Farm Tours

Stellenbosch | An off-beat way to explore the hidden pathways within the Winelands.

SUP Cape Town

V&A Waterfront | Lessons, parties and general hire.

Rollercade Cape Town

Table Bay Mall | An indoor roller-skating park.

Franschhoek Wine Tram

Franschhoek | A hop-on hop-off tour of the area's picturesque vineyards.

Scootours

Gardens | Downhill freewheeling on non-motorised scooters.

The Cape Wheel

V&A Waterfront | A 360-degree panoramic view of Cape Town.

Total Ninja Obstacle & Inflatable Park

Observatory | Inflatable obstacle course park

The Gallivanting Goose

The Castle, Waterfront, Kirstenbosch & other venues | An app-driven scavenger hunt.

Two Oceans Aquarium

V&A Waterfront | Entertainment with a commitment to marine conservation.

Sky-Hi Ride

Foreshore | Amusement park ride offering a bird's eye view of Cape Town.

Hint Hunt Escape Rooms

V&A Waterfront | Escape and adventure games for small groups

Hi5 Paragliding

Ends in Sea Point | A tandem paragliding flight offering breathtaking views of the city.

Buitenverwachting Picnic

Constantia | Enjoy beautifully crafted platters on the scenic lawns of the wine estate.

Waterfront Charters

V&A Waterfront | Exciting boat cruises aboard multiple vessels and luxury yachts.

Simon’s Town Boat Company

Simon's Town | Close encounters with nature's marine life

Constantia Wine Walk

Constantia | A private-access walking tour across three renowned wine farms in the Constantia...

Ocean Wonder

Green Point | Engaging owner-led cruise to view marine life.

Skateboarding with Kent

Sea Point | Private longboard skateboard lessons with Kent Lingeveldt.

Waterfront Kayak

V&A Waterfront | An exciting way to explore the Waterfront coastline.

Mojo Salsa Sundays

Every Sunday | Learn to salsa dance with Salsa Cape Town

Brackenfell Christmas Lights

30 November to 30 December 2026 | Christmas displays at residents' homes

Beach Horse Rides

Noordhoek | Exciting way to explore the Noordhoek coast

Beach Horse Rides

Noordhoek | Exciting way to explore the Noordhoek coast