Best Cape Town Festivals 2025
IT’S FESTIVAL TIME BAAAABBYYYY!! The lively & vibrant city of Cape Town is the ULTIMATE festival playground for head-over-heels festival fanatics, self-proclaimed festival die-hards, the ‘festival-curious’, wide-eyed & bushy-tailed festival first-timers, any & all music lovers & anybody & everybody looking to let loose & have an all-around GREAT time!
Lucky for us, Cape Town has no shortage of fun, fabulous, magical, exciting, eccentric, extravagant, unique & transformative festivals lined-up for 2025! Whether you’re into music, art, or just a ‘lekker’ vibe – Cape Town’s festivals have something for everyone!
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#Wolfkop Weekender 2025
- Date: 16 January 2025 – 20 January 2025
- Location: Wolfkop Nature Reserve – Wolfkop Camping Villages – Citrusdal | Wolfkop Nature Reserve, Wolfkop Camping Villages, 59 Voortrekker St, Citrusdal
- Contact details: Ticket Enquiries: Contact [email protected] for any ticket-related queries | **General Enquiries: Contact [email protected] for any general enquiries you may have
- Website: www.wolfkopweekender.com | **Visit the Wolfkop Weekender Website for EVERYTHING you need to know about this NOT-TO-BE-MISSED Cape Town Music Festival!
- **Tickets: South African Citizens: Click HERE to get your ticket / tickets ASAP + Find out EVERYTHING you need to know about Wolfkop Weekender 2025’s various Accommodation Options! | **International Citizens: Click HERE to get your ticket / tickets ASAP!
**Ten years on & Wolfkop Weekender sits firmly as one of South Africa’s favourite boutique music festivals!**
Wolfkop Weekender 2025 is the ULTIMATE Cape Town festival for avid local & global festival enthusiasts from around the world!
CALLING ALL FESTIVAL LOVERS! Wolfkop Weekender is an intimate & exhilarating gathering & music festival, a best-kept secret hidden deep within the Citrusdal valley past the orange groves & down by the river – it’s truly unlike anything you’ve experienced before! Centered around the crystal clear waters of the Olifants River just outside of Citrusdal, the Weekender site would be hard to beat for a place to have a party, in any part of the world! Cascading mountains on both sides of the valley hem you in with the orange orchards that perfume the glorious mountain air. Hangovers don’t hang around in this part of the world, a tried & tested fact – believe us!
Over the years Wolfkop has become famed for its incredible array of exciting & extraordinary events & festivals on the banks of the Olifants River (Lilo River Flow, Cooked Sister, Flower Power Picnic, etc) – HOWEVER, after turning ten years old in January 2024, the team at Wolfkop decided to consolidate their 3 ICONIC annual festivals / events into ONE SINGLE EPIC NOT-TO-BE-MISSED FESTIVAL CELEBRATION – AKA: WOLFKOP WEEKENDER 2025! – Where the BEST of ALL worlds come together for four magical & memorable days & nights in January!
The festival takes place over a weekend bearing the brilliant brunt of the mid-summer Cape Town heat; making for thrilling water-based days that see a floatila super-highway take to the river.
This year festivalgoers can look forward to a banquet of electronic music to suit all tastes – with 6 international headliners (from Sweden, UK & Germany) PLUS over 50 local DJs – Local artists include FKA Mash, Bruno Morphet & Markus Wormstorm! **Click HERE to view the EPIC Wolfkop Weekender Festival line-up!
Wolfkop Weekender 2025 promises a “variety of soundscapes”, divided between a River Stage, Forest Stage & Boma. THAT’S NOT ALL! There will also be a Comedy Stage, three bars (including a beach bar), a vast on-site food market as well as a dedicated spa area & Pasithea’s Dome – a space for yoga, gong baths, tribal rhythms & LIVE reggae – WOLFKOP WEEKENDER 2025 HAS IT ALL!
The venue has capacity to accommodate & welcome 600 avid festivalgoers & head-over-heels music lovers into its magical fold, offering various types of both camping & glamping options to provide optimum comfort.
From onsite glamping in Wolfkop’s famous camping villages (Lux, Lush or Comfy) to pitching your own tents – there’s something to suite every type of festivalgoer! There are also cottages on the reserve (with a shuttle service) as well as the Cederkloof Resort nearby. **NOTE: Tickets are purchased with the buyer’s accommodation selection.
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#ORIGIN FESTIVAL 2025
- Date: 31 January 2025 – 2 February 2025
- Location: Elandskloof Guest Farm | Elandskloof Guest Farm, Elandskloof Farm Cottages, Helderstroom
- Contact details: [email protected]
- Website: www.originfestival.com | **Visit the Origin Festival Website to find out EVERYTHING you need to know!
- **Tickets: Click HERE to get your ticket / tickets NOW! | **Click HERE to view & purchase Origin Festival Tickets & Camping Tickets **Tickets are ONLY available from FIXR & the Origin website via FIXR (do NOT buy tickets from anyone else) | **No Tickets at the Gate | **No Sunday Tickets (we do NOT offer Sunday tickets, as we believe the full experience is what Origin is all about)
Origin is a full weekend of conscious partying as the ‘techno-shamanic tribes’ gather in an idyllic & lush valley of BREATHTAKING beauty filled with towering trees & mountain streams to celebrate life & togetherness!
As one of Africa’s brightest shining lights for psychedelic music, art & culture, Origin strives to promote Peace, Love, Unity & Respect for ALL, through strengthening the global community based on conscious party ethics & respect for nature. The festival features various installations & concepts, and of course, A LOT OF TECHNO!
As always, the line-up promises to host some of the BEST musical talent South Africa has to offer – featuring 30+ EPIC local DJs – PLUS MAJOR INTERNATIONAL HEADLINERS – Including Avalon (UK), Shall Ocin (Argentina), Altruism (Brazil), DJ THATHA (Brazil), Secret Cinema (Netherlands), RAJAX (France), Regan, Headroom & Xabanga VS Thorne!
Festivalgoers will be treated to two incredible custom-built psychedelic-art stages – Expect Warm Melodic Techno & Organic Deep House that weaves into an ecstatic eruption of good vibes on the riverside Beats Floor & chill sounds & psychedelic beats on the Origin Floor! The Origin Festival fun definitely doesn’t end there – Festivalgoers will also be able to enjoy tons of exhilarating experiences, a craft & clothing market, plenty of incredible food stalls, amazing yoga sessions, relaxing chill zones & thrilling river swimming!
Luxury camping options are available & set in a private & secure area with 24/7 management. Budget friendly pre-set up tents with mattresses & pillows are also available in general camping. However, if you’re not into the whole ‘glamping’ hype (or if it is already sold out) – be sure to bring your own tent / tents along for some good ‘ol fashioned camping! **Important Note: Luxury camping & budget-friendly pre-set up tent tickets do NOT include festival entrance tickets, those are sold separately. **Click HERE to get your Origin Festival Camping Tickets!
**BONUS: Origin believes that all communities are important, and as such, they are privileged to be able to offer a percentage of the profits of their yearly events to development projects under the guidance of the local municipality**
**Visit the Origin Festival Website to find out EVERYTHING you need to know!**
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#Up The Creek Festival 2025
- Date: 6 February 2025 – 9 February 2025
- Location: Up The Creek Camp – Barrydale – Swellendam | Up The Creek Camp, Barrydale, Swellendam, via N1 & R62 (13km after Felix Unite, Malgas/Infanta road off N2) | **Click HERE for more information regarding how to get to the festival location
- Website: www.upthecreek.co.za | **Click HERE to visit the Up The Creek Website & find out EVERYTHING you need to know about this NOT-TO-BE-MISSED festival!
- **Accommodation Tickets: **Click HERE to get / book your camping or glamping ticket / tickets! | **Click HERE to find out more about Up The Creek’s various accommodation options + what is included in each option
- **Festival Tickets: Click HERE to get your Up The Creek 2025 Festival ticket / tickets! | **Various ticket options to choose from | **LIMITED CAPACITY | **ONLY 2500 TICKETS AVAILABLE | **NO U/18s
UP THE CREEK IS THE ULTIMATE OUTDOOR MUSIC CELEBRATION!
Up The Creek Music Festival has notched up over three decades of TOP bands & the BEST vibe this side of the equator & this February its back to ROCK the Breede River like never before!
Calling ALL loyal creekers, new creekers & absolutely EVERYONE in between – Up The Creek is making its grand return with an EPIC four-day party & music celebration that will take place from the 6th of February 2025 until the 9th of February 2025! This legendary South African Music Festival – which also happens to be the second longest-running outdoor music festival in SA – is held on the banks of the magical Breede River, +/-23km outside Swellendam in the Western Cape.
This ICONIC Summer Music Festival is all about GREAT music, ‘lekka’ laid-back vibes, good times, awesome people, delicious food & drinks & A WHOLE LOT OF LOCAL GEES!
With ONLY 2500 tickets available, you better believe its gonna sell out FAST – So grab your festie-besties & secure your shotgun seats to South Africa’s most unique outdoor music experience – Four days, four stages & more than 50 of South Africa’s BEST acts & bands (both legendary & up-and-coming) performing everything from rock & folk to reggae, blues, dance & pop! In addition to INCREDIBLE music, there will also be exciting comedy & impromptu events, plus a food court & plenty of bars.
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**UP THE CREEK 2025 FESTIVAL LINE-UP INCLUDES**
- Hollow Coves (Aus)
- Francois Van Coke
- Matthew Mole
- The Black Cat Bones
- Droomsindroom
- Albert Frost
- Ben Dey
- Die Piesangskille
- Warongx
- Murray
- Lucy Kruger and the Lost Boys
- Freddy L
- Luukhanyo & The Hii Rollers
- Unyazi
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Regardless of whether you’re a camper or a glamper – Up The Creek caters to both! Want to camp yourself? General camping is included in your festival ticket. Plus, lucky for you, there are four general campsite options available! Want to camp with your car? Be sure to book yourself a ticket for Hillbilly camping. Prefer to glamp & arrive to a pre-pitched tent? No problem! You can book yourself one of two options at the Heartbreak Motel. **Click HERE to book your camping or glamping ticket / tickets! | **Click HERE to find out more about Up The Creek’s various accommodation options + what is included in each option.
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**VERY IMPORTANT: OH! & WHATEVER YOU DO, DON’T FORGET TO PACK / BRING YOUR INFLATABLE CROC OR FLAMINGO OR WHATEVER INFLATEABLE TUBE YOU CAN FIND – IT IS ABSOLUTELY INTEGRAL TO YOUR ENTIRE UP THE CREEK EXPERIENCE – TRUST US, YOU’LL BE THANKING US WHEN YOU’RE BLISSFULLY FLOATING ALONG THE WATER & RIVER BANK OF THE BREEDE RIVER TO THE SOUNDTRACK OF COOL TUNES IN THE BACKGROUND!
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#Habitat: Fields of Love 2025!
- Date: 14 February 2025 – 16 February 2025
- Location: Theewater Sports Club | Theewater Sports Club, Theewaterskloof Dam, Mamre Road off R315, Old Caledon Road, Villiersdorp, Darling, Western Cape | **Theewaterskloof Dam is the single largest body of water in the Western Cape, situated between the picturesque Waterval & Baviaans Mountain ranges!
- Cost: From R1100 p/p (weekend pass) | R650 p/p (Sunday pass) | R4000 (Bell Tent Glamping for 2) | R400 (camper van pass)
- Contact details: [email protected]
- **Extra Note: There will be a CASHLESS bar – No cash will be accepted at the bar – CARD ONLY – Kindly come prepared | **No alcohol that is not purchased at the venue is permitted | **Admission is restricted to individuals aged 21 & above.
- **Tickets: Click HERE to get your ticket / tickets to the 2025 Habitat Fields of Love Music Festival! | **Click HERE for more information & everything you need to know!
An unwavering curiosity for divine body music, hosted over a weekend, the Habitat Music Festival beckons nature lovers & free-spirited partygoers, promising a unique & immersive festival experience that transcends conventional boundaries.
Here, amidst the picturesque outdoors, music enthusiasts embark on a captivating journey through genres as diverse as Afro, indie, techno & progressive psytrance – ensuring there’s something for everyone! As the Habitat Music Festival unfolds, attendees are not just spectators but active participants in a grand symphony of art, nature & community.
Fields of Love isn’t merely an event; it’s an extraordinary expression of human connection, meticulously designed for those who seek not only entertainment but an immersive journey into the heart of musical creativity. In this spirited celebration, the convergence of diverse souls promises an unforgettable experience, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of all who partake in this musical odyssey.
Afterall, it is said that ‘You will always remember those you met in the Fields of Love!’
The 2025 edition of the Habitat Music Festival promises to EXCEED festivalgoers & music lovers’ expectations as they deliver an EPIC & JAM-PACKED line-up of local & international artists – with Habitat welcoming 5 INCREDIBLE internationals & several sizzling supporting acts to the Fields of Love for what is set to be a steamy, wildly enticing & down-right unforgettable affair!
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**HABITAT FIELDS OF LOVE 2025 MUSIC FESTIVAL LINE-UP**
INTERNATIONAL ACTS:
- ANNETT GAPSTREAM (DE)
- NEUTRINO (UK)
- KOZY (CA)
- SCIONAUGH (AUS)
- KIM SWIM (DE)
SUPPORTING ACTS:
- HEADROOM
- FOGSHOW
- TALIA ZAKEN
- STASHE
- TALL TALES
- EL GORDO
- CELSO FABBRI
- MARK VALSECCHI
- DEADBEAT FM
- SHMIKESSS
- DAVE MAC
- ELK
- STEPH VASS
- NEWIRE
- JUHA
- FAF & FOOS
- ALMERO
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In addition to INCREDIBLE music, a cashless bar is available, along with plenty of culinary delights from an amazing array of food vendors which promise to keep taste buds tantalized right throughout the event! THAT’S NOT ALL! There will also be Morning Yoga Sessions / Classes that focuses on heart-opening before the music starts – these morning yoga classes will take place at 8am on both Saturday & Sunday. Hold on, THERE’S MORE! If you’re looking to experience something a little more exciting & adventurous – a refreshing swim in Theewaterskloof Dam is right up your alley! **Please note that swimming is ONLY allowed during the day & that NO night-time swimming is permitted as a safety precaution. Lifeguards are also on deck to keep a vigilant watch over daytime swimmers, ensuring a secure & delightful swimming experience & aquatic retreat.
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When it comes to practical arrangements, for camping enthusiasts, BYO (bring your own) camping facilities are available at no extra cost, fostering a sense of community under the stars! For those inclined towards a more exclusive & luxurious festival experience, glamping options offer an added touch of extravagance amidst the natural surroundings. **Click HERE to find out more about the festival’s two glamping options & everything you need to know to book the best option for you & your fellow festival crew!
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#Rumours by the Lake | With You Festival
- When: Friday, 7 February 2025 to Sunday, 9 February 2025
- Where: Elgin Grabouw Country Club, 26 Worcester Street, Grabouw
- Time: Friday, 12pm to Sunday, 7am
- Cost: From R700 p/p | R3 800 (glamping)
- Contact details: [email protected]
- Instagram: @withyoufestival
- Facebook: @With You Festival
- **EXTRA NOTE: Food & drinks are available for purchase at the venue | NO alcoholic beverages are permitted into the venue | Swimming in the lake is ONLY allowed during the day & is thus prohibited in the evenings!
- **Tickets: Click HERE to get your ticket / tickets NOW! | Click HERE to get your Glamping tickets!
IT’S FESTIVAL TIME! Get ready for a weekend of pure EPICNESS: AKA: Rumours by the Lake – an EXHILIRATING three-day, two-night ELECTRONIC / TECHNO FUSION FESTIVAL – taking place THIS weekend from the 7th to the 9th of February 2025! With 3 MINDBLOWING international artists & 2 nights of EPIC music spread across 2 TRANSFORMATIVE stages, Rumours by the Lake returns to Elgin for what will be the ULTIMATE SUMMER LAKESIDE FESTIVAL!
Held at various lake venues since it first began, Rumours by the Lake has been giving avid festival-goers the ULTIMATE three-day party / festival experience as WILDLY talented international & local music acts & DJs set the mood for what promises to be a truly UNFORGETTABLE festival experience! Set against a stunning lakeside backdrop, the festival blends top-notch music, scenic views & the ultimate party vibes to match!
**THE FEBRUARY 2025 MUSICAL LINEUP IS HEADLINED BY: Swiss dance / electronic artist Greenwolve, German DJ Kotelett & Australian ambient & psychill talent Jedidiah! Other featured acts include Ray Bennett, Chamberlain Park, Sara Love, Purple Floyd, Both Entities, Cody Meyer, Arthur, Deadbeat FM & SO MANY MORE!**
Swim in the lake by day & dance under the stars by night as you enjoy two BEYOND INCREDIBLE nights of electronic / techno music, amazing lakeside views & good ol’ festival camping!
For festival-goers who wish to ELEVATE their camping experience – there is an option to purchase a GLAMPING TICKET which includes x2 festival tickets & a setup tent for two people with two beds, duvets & pillows.
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WITH TWO NIGHTS OF NON-STOP MUSIC & A THREE-DAY CELEBRATION – RUMOURS BY THE LAKE * WITH YOU FESTIVAL REMAINS A MUST-ATTEND FESTIVAL EVENT FOR BOTH THE GLOBAL & CAPE TOWN ELECTRONIC MUSIC COMMUNITY – OFFERING THE ULTIMATE MIX OF WORLD-CLASS SOUNDS, GREAT VIBES & A PICTURESQUE VENUE!!
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