Cape Town knows how to welcome the New Year in style. Think lavish dinners, high-energy parties, live music, and beachside celebrations.
Here’s your ultimate guide to the top events to ring in 2026 in the Mother City:
V&A Waterfront
The iconic New Year’s Eve celebration at the V&A Waterfront promises to be bigger and better this year, with a lineup of top talent, including Zoë Modiga, GoodLuck, Emo and Loukmaan Adams, and Starlight Band. The precinct will be buzzing, from sunset boat charters to restaurant and hotel events. Get there early to secure your spot.
Location: Jetty 1, V&A Waterfront
Price: Free entry
Contact: Visit www.waterfront.co.za/
Time Out Market Cape Town – Enter the Jungle NYE Party
Enter the Jungle this New Year’s Eve as Time Out Market Cape Town goes wild in the lead-up to 2026. From 5pm to 1am, feast your way through a world-class culinary line-up with open access to 13 kitchens, bringing you dishes from Cape Town’s top chefs and restaurateurs all under one roof. Grab a drink at one of their four bars and discover the Cape’s best wines at the Wine Boutique. There will also be a dance area, a top-tier live DJ line-up, and views of Table Mountain and the bustling V&A Harbour.
Location: The Old Power Station Building, V&A Waterfront.
Price: Adults and children over 16 years: R750 (includes R250 food voucher), kids under 16 years old: R300 (includes a R150 food voucher)
Contact: Visit bit.ly/4hnUPpZ
NYE Summer Rooftop Party at Radisson RED
Radisson RED is getting bigger and bolder this year with a rooftop party like no other. Enjoy top local DJs and a live performance by Majozi, while taking in some of the city’s best views. Your ticket includes a welcome drink, all-night food, drinks vouchers, and bubbles at midnight. Doors open at 7pm.
Location: No. 6, Silo, Silo Square, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront,
Price: R2550pp.
Contact: Book your ticket at Quicket.
Secrets of Summer New Year’s Eve 2025
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One of South Africa’s most anticipated New Year’s Eve festivals is making its return to the Mother City. Get ready for the country’s first-ever 180° main stage, an 80-metre-wide setup designed to wrap the crowd in a fully immersive audio-visual spectacle. Beyond the stage, expect a curated Food Village, a mind-bending 6D visual experience, jaw-dropping lighting shows, and multi-sensory zones.
Location: Black River Park Sports Field, Fir Street, Observatory
Price: From R570pp
Contact: Tickets on sale at Quicket.
Alcazar at the Grand Africa Café & Beach
Cape Town’s ultimate New Year’s Eve party returns – and for the first time, it’s taking over the entire Grand Africa Café & Beach precinct.
Think Jungle fever meets disco decadence in a glittering, untamed playground under the stars. Expect wild performances, massive stages, and a variety of food trucks. The line-up includes Zakes Bantwini, Dean Fuel, and Sona.
Location: 1 Haul Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront,
Price: From R650pp
Contact: Book now at Howler.
Love at First Site at the Green Room
Get ready for the party of the year with non-stop beats, electric party vibes, and a midnight countdown you won’t want to miss at The Green Room in Kommetjie. Love at First Site (yes, you’ve read correctly) promises a night filled with music, dancing, and good times as you ring in the New Year with your loved one.
Location: 12 Huskisson Way, Kommetjie.
Contact: To secure a booking, call 066 078 6317
H2O The Ostrich NYE Experience
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Ring in 2026 in true H2O style with an unforgettable open-air dance experience at The Ostrich, featuring a lineup of South Africa’s top artists and DJs, including headliner Goldfish. The venue opens at 5pm.
Location: Ostrich Ranch, Van Schoorsdrif Rd, Philadelphia,
Price: From R199
Contact: Get your tickets here.
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