Whatโ€™s On in Cape Town in December 2025

Cape Town comes alive in December 2025 with a packed line-up of concerts, markets, festivals, sport fixtures, theatre shows, family events, and beach-day celebrations across the Mother City. Start planning your festive season with the most complete December 2025 event calendar for Cape Town.

Colleen The Musical

๐Ÿ“… December 2025 to February 2026๐Ÿ“ The Baxter Theatre

Marc Lottering stars in this much-loved musical comedy about Colleen the cashier, whose world turns upside down when Randall the Shelf-Packer sweeps her off her feet. Expect sharp humour, heartfelt moments, and unforgettable performances from one of SAโ€™s comedy legends.
More info and tickets, visit Webtickets.

RLabs House

๐Ÿ“… 4 December 2025๐Ÿ“38 Silverhurst, Westridge, Mitchellโ€™s Plain

Enjoy an evening of creativity and connection this First Thursday in Mitchellโ€™s Plain with local artists and film showcases that celebrate storytelling, culture, and community. Bring your friends and family for a night out from 5:30pm to 8pm. RSVP here.

Nights at Norval

๐Ÿ“… 5 December๐Ÿ“ Norval Foundation

Enjoy a relaxed summer evening at the Norval Foundation, complete with art, music, and a beautiful outdoor setting. Running from 5pm to 8pm, this event is perfect for unwinding while exploring world-class exhibitions and the sculpture garden.
More info & ticket, visit Webtickets.

Silo Concert Series: Ami Faku

๐Ÿ“… 5 December๐Ÿ“ Silo District, V&A Waterfront

Ami Faku takes the stage at the scenic Silo District for a special free-to-attend concert. Enjoy soulful vocals and a festive sunset atmosphere as part of the popular annual Silo Concert Series. Get there early to secure your spot.
View all event details.

Fujifilm Instax Undisputed Breaking Championship

๐Ÿ“… 5-6 December๐Ÿ“ Amphitheatre, V&A Waterfront

Watch top breakers from around the world compete in an adrenaline-fuelled championship event. Expect high-energy battles, music, and crowd-stopping talent.
Learn more.

HSBC SVNS Cape Town

๐Ÿ“… 6-7 December๐Ÿ“ DHL Stadium Cape Town

Cape Town Sevens returns with world-class rugby, costumes, music, and a high-energy festival atmosphere. This is one of the Mother Cityโ€™s favourite sporting weekends.
Get your tickets.

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Miss Drag South Africa

๐Ÿ“… 6 December๐Ÿ“ Artscape Theatre

Celebrating talent, beauty, and advocacy, Miss Drag South Africa brings together inspiring contestants from across the country. Tickets start from R195. Visit Artscapeโ€™s website for more info.

Pool Party Cape Town

๐Ÿ“… 7 December๐Ÿ“ Camps Bay Tidal Pool

A vibrant community pool party at one of Cape Townโ€™s most iconic tidal pools. Expect music, sunshine, and summer vibes. This event is free to attend and is the last one for the year.
Event details here.

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Carols in the Park

๐Ÿ“… 7 December๐Ÿ“ Ratanga Park, Century City

โ€˜Tis the season! Carols in the Park promises a family-friendly evening, with Santaโ€™s arrival just after 6pm and carols starting at 7:30pm. Enjoy picnic vibes and holiday cheer. This is a free event, so get there early to secure a good spot and enjoy the night under the stars.
Find out more.

Bree Street Sunday Markets

๐Ÿ“… 7 & 21 December๐Ÿ“ Bree Street, City Centre

Browse local makers, enjoy delicious food, live music, and festive cheer along one of the cityโ€™s coolest streets. The market runs from 10am to 3pm, perfect for slow Sunday shopping. Check their Instagram page for updates.

Alice in Wonderland

๐Ÿ“… 12 December๐Ÿ“ Artscape Theatre

Step into a magical retelling of Alice in Wonderland, filled with imagination, music, and whimsical staging, perfect for families looking for festive season theatre fun.
Secure your tickets

World Supercross Championship

๐Ÿ“… 13 December๐Ÿ“ DHL Stadium

Experience world-class Supercross racing as top riders battle it out under stadium lights. An action-packed event for motorsport fans. You can find all event details here and book your tickets now to secure your spot.

Carols by Candlelight at Blaauwklippen

๐Ÿ“… 13 December๐Ÿ“ Blaauwklippen Estate

A candlelit evening on the lawns of Blaauwklippen, celebrating the festive season with carols, food, and wine. The event runs from 4pm to 10pm. More information.

Cape Open Air with Jeremy Loops & Friends

๐Ÿ“… 13 December๐Ÿ“ Muizenberg Park

Spend a summer day outdoors with live performances from Jeremy Loops and other special guests. Music starts from noon.
Book your spot now.

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Kuier at the Castle

๐Ÿ“… 13 December๐Ÿ“ Castle of Good Hope

A vibrant cultural market where creativity, community, and local makers come together inside Cape Townโ€™s oldest building. Entry from R30. Get your tickets from Quicket.

The Newlands Market: December Edition

๐Ÿ“… 13-16 December๐Ÿ“ 146 Campground Rd, Newlands

The family-friendly community market is the perfect festive summer outing, celebrating local creativity, small businesses, and vendors, as well as lively entertainment. All ages are welcome, and entry is free. Trading times: 13โ€“15 Dec: 10amโ€“10pm and 16 Dec: 10am-8pm. Follow them on Instagram for updates.

Maynardville Garden Market by Revere Markets

๐Ÿ“… 13-16 December๐Ÿ“ Maynardville Park, Wynberg

Enjoy four days of festive shopping, food, and live entertainment beneath the trees of Maynardville Park. Open daily from 10am to 10pm. See event details.

Corona Sunsets Summer Tour

๐Ÿ“… 14 December๐Ÿ“ Grand Africa Cafรฉ & Beach

A golden-hour beach party with top DJs, immersive installations, and all-summer vibes at Grand Africa Cafรฉ. Secure tickets via Howler.

Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts presents Bongeziwe Mabandla & Matthew Field

๐Ÿ“… 14 December from 5pm๐Ÿ“ Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of live music in one of the worldโ€™s most beautiful botanical gardens. More info and tickets at Webtickets.

Galileo Open Air Cinema โ€“ Christmas Modern Classics

๐Ÿ“… 15 & 20 December๐Ÿ“ Various Locations

Celebrate the season outdoors with Love Actually (15 Dec) and The Holiday (20 Dec). Perfect festive movie nights under the stars. Book your seats to avoid disappointment.

Unity on the Square

๐Ÿ“… 16 December๐Ÿ“ Greenmarket Square

Loukmaan Adams celebrates 50 years in music with a star-studded concert in the heart of Cape Town. The event always pulls a fun crowd, so put on your dancing shoes and party with the cityโ€™s top talent. Book your tickets via Quicket.

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My Cape Town Market

๐Ÿ“… 16-20 December๐Ÿ“ Companyโ€™s Garden

One of the most popular festive outdoor markets in the city with over 100 vendors, kidsโ€™ activities, live entertainment, and great food. Enjoy a magical night under the stars while checking off all your holiday gift shopping. For more information on operating hours follow @mycapetownmarket on Instagram.

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Young at Heart Festival by Cape Town Halaal

๐Ÿ“… 19-21 December๐Ÿ“ Youngsfield Military Base

A fully halaal festival with food, entertainment, retail stalls, and family fun. This event gets super busy so make sure to plan your visit properly. Book your tickets here.

Black Coffee in Cape Town

๐Ÿ“… 19 December๐Ÿ“ Cabo Beach Club

Award-winning Black Coffee headlines a world-class beach party featuring international guests and top local DJs. This only happens once in December, so secure your tickets via Howler now!

Sondela

๐Ÿ“… 19 December๐Ÿ“ Texas, District Six

A powerhouse Afrotech event featuring Thakzin, Lemon & Herb, Thandi Draai and more. This party is essential for deep-house lovers.
Reserve your tickets.

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Love & Light Festival

๐Ÿ“… 20 December๐Ÿ“ The Ostrich

Dance the day away at this iconic psytrance and electronic festival with top local and international acts.
Book your tickets here.

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Get Lucky Summer

๐Ÿ“… 20 December๐Ÿ“ Constantia Sports Complex

Celebrate the festive season with a Pre-Christmas Outdoor Summer Picnic Concert featuring performances by GoodLuck, Matthew Mole, Will Linley, Majozi and Freddy L LIVE at The Constantia Sports Fields! Food stalls will also be available at this outdoor music event.
Get your tickets.

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DHL Stormers vs Emirates Lions

๐Ÿ“… 20 December๐Ÿ“ DHL Stadium

A big festive-season rugby clash as the Stormers take on the Lions. Expect an electric stadium atmosphere. Time for Cape Town to bring on the GEES! Ticket information on the Stormerโ€™s website.

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Sunflower Festival

๐Ÿ“… 20 December๐Ÿ“ The Neighbourโ€™s Farm

This event is the ultimate farm-day escape โ€“ a blend of laid-back picnics, photo moments, and the epitome of slow living. Wander through the sunflower fields and pick your own blooms to take home, sip on local wines and farm-fresh drinks, and enjoy a relaxed picnic while enjoying the live entertainment. Tickets from R120 via Webtickets.

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Elvis Blue at Lourensford Market

๐Ÿ“… 22 December๐Ÿ“ Lourensford Wine Estate

Enjoy a special festive-season market day featuring a live performance by Elvis Blue, plus food, wine, and family fun from 11am to 4pm.
Visit lfhm.co.za for more information.

GoldFish Submerged

๐Ÿ“… 20 & 27 December๐Ÿ“ Cabo Beach Club

Whatโ€™s a Cape Town summer without a GoldFish Submerged party? This year, the legendary event returns โ€“ bringing a high-energy Submerged show to one of the cityโ€™s most popular beach clubs. Secure your tickets.

MI Cape Town vs Durbanโ€™s Super Giants

๐Ÿ“… 26 December๐Ÿ“ Newlands

Newlands, home of reigning champions MI Cape Town, is where world-class cricket meets true Cape Town summer vibes. With Table Mountain as your backdrop, itโ€™s the perfect place to soak up the gees, and enjoy unforgettable match-day moments. Catch all the Dezemba vibes at Newlands!
Secure your tickets.

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Sanctum Rebel Hearts

๐Ÿ“… 27 December๐Ÿ“ Nelson Wine Estate

An immersive electronic music experience hosted in a beautiful wine-estate setting. The line up includes Freedom Fighters Portal, Geometric Flux, Talia Zaken, Shmikesss, Itone and Suddha.
Tickets from R300 at Quicket.

Saintly Sundays

๐Ÿ“… 28 December๐Ÿ“ Grand Africa Cafรฉ & Beach

Saintly Sunday heads to the Mother City for a special experience featuring Saintly Sunday Residents and the biggest names in the entertainment world. This is a chic beach-day event with music, cocktails, and a signature Grand Africa summer atmosphere. Miss it and miss out! Find ourt more on ticket prices and event information.

House Party Open Air Festival

๐Ÿ“… 29 December๐Ÿ“ Castle of Good Hope

Round off the year with a massive open-air music celebration at Cape Townโ€™s historic Castle. From 3pm
Tickets via Quicket.

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