Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration with the V&A Waterfront New Year’s Eve party! Enjoy an exciting lineup of musical artists and book a table at one of the surrounding restaurants to fully encapsulate the NYE energy. Here’s everything you need to know.
All About the Waterfront New Year’s Eve Celebration
Count down to the New Year in style at the V&A Waterfront New Year’s Eve celebration, featuring an incredible line-up of artists. Join Emo Adams and Loukmaan Adams, Zoë Modiga, GoodLuck, DJ Shezzy K and the Starlight Band for an unforgettable evening.
Celebrate with sparklers, bubbles, and delicious food all the way to midnight and beyond!
The Featured Artists at the Waterfront NYE Celebration
GoodLuck
GoodLuck is an award-winning, chart-topping live electronic band from Cape Town, South Africa charged with a global sound. GoodLuck has grown to become one of South Africa’s biggest electronic outfits buzzing on the international scene.
The GoodLuck sound fits nicely between the worlds of electronic-pop and accessible dance music, while taking subtle influences from genres as varied as afro-house, jazz and beyond. Their shape-shifting, genre-bending style is driven by the group’s diverse musical tastes and backgrounds. That dynamic dexterity is all part of the GoodLuck ethos: When three musicians come together to create, there are three perspectives, three ideologies and three agendas to balance.
Starlight Band
Starlight features a lineup of celebrated musicians who have shared world stages with many great artist and entertainers. Front man and founder of the Starlight band Nathan Ambach aka N8N dedicated his life to honing his craft and considers himself amongst the lucky few who do what they love by making music for people all over the world.
Emo Adams and Loukmaan Adams
Brothers Emo & Loukmaan Adams have become a popular fixture with their energetic musical act that leaves audiences wanting more.
Possibly one of the most popular entertainers born in the shadow of Table Mountain in the last thirty years, Emo’s upbringing is steeped in local Cape culture. He spent much of his youth playing songs and sounds of harmony alongside his music-loving father and learned much of the rhythms from his equally talented elder brother, Loukmaan.
Loukmaan has performed with A-list American artists Stevie Wonder and Bonnie Tyler. Locally he has shared stages and/or collaborated with many other high profile artists like Jimmy Nevis, Jonathan Rubain, Robin Pieters, Alistar Isobell, Emo Adams, BlackByrd, Top Dog, Take Note, The Rockets, Karin Kortjie, Jack Parrow, Sasha Lee Davids, Vicky Sampson, to name a few.
Zoe Modiga
Zoë Modiga is a multi-award winning songstress representing the past, present and future of modern African music. She is a lively, transcendent performer known to enchant audiences across borders and seas into another world with her uplifting discography while having an evocative individualism in fashion and imagery.
DJ Shezzy K
Sherwin Khojane aka (DJ Shezzy. K) son of South African musician Dr. Victor (Dr. Victor & The Rasta Rebels) has been exposed and enveloped by the music industry all his life.
He plays for all crowds of different ages and ethnicities and knows how to get the party started! He is versatile in his music selection, and able to cater for both old-school and new-school markets. He has the ability of reading what the crowds needs and wants are.
The Best Waterfront Restaurants for New Year’s Eve Views
The Waterside Restaurant
Relaxed but elegant, The Waterside’s interior lets the food (and the view) do the talking, with menus devised by Chef Roxy Mudie. Enjoy a multi-course, luxurious food experience, with multiple chef-curated and special menus.
Bookings can be made on the website.
Where: Pierhead Building (next to the NSRI), Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
Email: [email protected] | Tel: 021 879 6328
Den Anker Restaurant & Bar
A relaxed Belgian-inspired spot right on the quayside, with wall-to-wall windows offering sweeping views of the working harbour and Table Mountain. The menu features mussels & frites, steak, fresh seafood, and classic Belgian treats, all paired with their imported beer selection, including their own Anker Brew.
Bookings can be made via website, email or phone.
Where: Pierhead, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Email: [email protected] | Tel: 021 419 0249
Sevruga
Sophisticated and elegant, Sevruga offers a fine-dining experience with a fusion of Asian and European flavours. With its polished interior and harbour-side location, it’s a go-to for fresh seafood, sushi, steak, and refined set menus — all paired with a curated wine list.
For reservations, contact via their website or phone.
Where: Quay 5, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Email: [email protected] | Tel: 021 421 5134
Harbour House (V&A Waterfront)
Perched elegantly on Quay 4, Harbour House exudes maritime charm with its floor-to-ceiling windows and a deck that overlooks the Victoria Basin. The cuisine is a refined take on seafood and Mediterranean-inspired dishes, using only the freshest line fish and shellfish. It’s a favorite for both locals and visitors looking for a classy yet welcoming waterside dining experience.
Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made on the website.
Where: Quay 4, Ground Floor, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Email: [email protected] | Tel: 021 418 4744
La Parada Waterfront
A vibrant tapas-style restaurant with Spanish flair, La Parada’s terrace gives you a spectacular view of the waterfront and Table Mountain. Ideal for sharing plates, cocktails, and convivial evenings, it combines relaxed elegance with lively Mediterranean energy.
Booking can be done via their website.
Where: V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
Tel: 021 418 3003
Website: waterfront.co.za
Facebook: V&A Waterfront
Instagram: @vandawaterfront
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