Your Festive Guide to the Mother City

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Curated Festive Vibes

Discover the best ways to celebrate summer Christmas in the Mother City

City Lights

Adderley Street & Night Markets

Experience the magic of Cape Town's iconic light displays and bustling night markets.

Beach Days

Clifton & Camps Bay

Sun-kissed summer celebrations on the Atlantic Seaboard's stunning beaches.

Carols & Culture

Kirstenbosch & Winelands

Enchanting carol evenings surrounded by nature and world-class wines.

What's On

Festive Calendar

Real events happening in Cape Town this festive season.

From R295

Mi Casa at Kirstenbosch

Sun, Dec 7

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Free Entry

Edgemead Christmas Market

Nov 29 - Dec 24

Various hours

Edgemead Community Hall

From R50

Constantia Christmas Night Market

Sat, Dec 6

4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Buitenverwachting Farm, Constantia

Free Entry

South Market Constantia

Dec 8 - 22

Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-4pm

The Cape Academy, Firgrove Way

Free Entry

Franschhoek Village Christmas Market

Dec 13 & 14

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Franschhoek Village Centre

Entry fee applies

Blaauwklippen Twilight Market

Dec 16 - 21

4pm-9pm / 9am-9pm / 9am-5pm

Blaauwklippen Wine Estate, Stellenbosch

From R195

Carols by Candlelight

Dec 14 - 17

Gates 6:00 PM

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Free Entry

Simply Gifts Market

Dec 8 - 23

Mon-Fri 9am-6:30pm, Sat-Sun 9am-4pm

Sans Souci Girls' High, Newlands

Free Entry

Pinelands Craft & Gift Fair

Dec 6 - 23

Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm

Pinelands High School

R900pp

Lebanese Christmas Eve Dinner

Tue, Dec 24

6:00 PM

Lourensford Wine Estate

From R1,500

Grand Africa NYE: Alcazar

Wed, Dec 31

7:00 PM - Late

Grand Africa Café & Beach

From R595

Jeremy Loops NYE at Kirstenbosch

Wed, Dec 31

Gates 7:00 PM

Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

Free Entry

V&A Waterfront NYE

Wed, Dec 31

From 6:00 PM

V&A Waterfront

From R140

My Fair Lady

Dec 12 - Jan 12

Various showtimes

Artscape Opera House

Entry fee applies

Alphen Christmas Market

Dec 13-14 & 20-21

From 9:00 AM

Alphen Common, Constantia

Free Entry

Tygervalley Festive Market

Nov 15 - Dec 28

Mall trading hours

Tygervalley Centre, Bellville

Festive Services

Everything You Need for the Perfect Christmas

From hiring Santa to booking a winery lunch, find all the services to make your Cape Town Christmas magical.

Santa for Hire

Book a professional Santa for your event, party, or photo shoot. Spread the magic!

12 listings

Christmas Parties

Find venues, caterers, and entertainment for unforgettable festive celebrations.

28 listings

Festive Markets

Discover craft markets, gift fairs, and pop-up shops across Cape Town.

15 listings

Community Events

Free carol services, beach cleanups, toy drives, and neighborhood gatherings.

22 listings

Winery Experiences

Festive tastings, sunset picnics, and Christmas lunches at Cape wineries.

18 listings

Plan Your Event

Need help planning? Connect with local event planners and coordinators.

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