Christmas Events in Cape Town 2022
Festive Season & Christmas Events and Celebrations in Cape Town
Can you hear the Cape Town Christmas bells ringing? The festive season is officially in full swing, and Christmas is right around the corner, which means the Mother City has gone into full festive season and Christmas celebration mode.
Cape Town’s summer festive season is every bit as amazing as you can imagine, and you better believe the Mother City likes to pull out all the stops when it comes to celebrating this magical time of year.
Here are some of the top festive season and Christmas events in Cape Town you absolutely cannot miss out on.
#Festive Night Market
- When: Friday, 9 December 2022
- Event by: The Village Square
- Where: The Village Square | C/O Oxford & Queen Streets, Durbanville, Cape Town
- Time: 4pm – 8pm
Bring your friends and family to enjoy another one of Cape Town’s best Christmas Markets – The Festive Night Market on Friday, 9 December, from 4pm – 8pm.
Visitors can expect tons of amazing goods from an array of great local vendors – so you’re bound to find something for everyone. Enjoy browsing around and strolling through the aisles, while the kiddos get to sing some Christmas Carols and have plenty of fun at the DIY Corner decorating a gingerbread man cookie to take home. The Festive Night Market is most definitely a fun-filled family Christmas Market, perfect for getting you into the festive season spirit.
#Family Christmas Extravaganza
- When: Friday, 9 December 2022
- Event by: CE Cape Town North – The JESUS church
- Where: CE Cape Town North – The JESUS church
- Time: 7pm
Join the CE Cape Town North – The JESUS church for a Christmas Production for the whole family. It’s BIGGER, it’s GREATER, it’s more EXTRAVAGANT than EVER!
The 9th of December at 7pm will be a day to remember!
It’s the FAMILY CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA at CE Cape Town North – The beautiful JESUS church.
#Shackleton Christmas Party
- When: Friday, 9 December 2022
- Event by: Shackleton Brewing Company
- Where: Shackleton Brewing Company | Unit A2, 12 Briar Street, Salt River, Cape Town
- Time: 4pm
‘Tis the season to eat, drink & be merry! Come and celebrate the beginning of December holidays, Christmas time, and the vibrant Cape Town festive summer season with Shackleton.
#Carols by Candle Light
- When: Saturday, 10 December 2022
- Event by: Mater Domini
- Where: Mater Domini | 10 1st Avenue, Claremont, Cape Town
- Time: 3pm
Get into that festive season spirit by enjoying the fantastic Carols by Candle Light event with the whole family. In addition to festive carols by candle light, you can expect to enjoy a wide variety of delicious food stalls, tons of fun activities for the kids, as well as Nativity Play.
#German inspired Christmas market at Yes! exclusive flowers in Cape Town
- When: Saturday, 10 December 2022
- Event by: Yes exclusive flowers
- Where: Yes exclusive flowers | Section street 33 Paarden Eiland,
Cape Town - Time: 9am – 3pm
- Contact details: 072 843 3906
Yes! Exclusive Flowers are excited to invite you to their German inspired Christmas market in Cape Town – join them for some fun and laughter along with several great vendors too. Every Saturday you will find some amazing companies displaying their products – with different companies, vendors, and products on offer every Saturday – so you can expect this pop-up Christmas Market to mix things up in the very best way. From tons of delicious food options, beauty products, and stationary, to candles, gifts, décor items, flowers, and so much more, this Christmas Market is bound to have something for everyone. You can event get a REAL Christmas tree from Germany!
They will also have different gifting items on display each Saturday straight from Europe. You can find The German Inspired Christmas Market at Section Street 33, Paarden Eiland, Cape Town every Saturday before Christmas from 9am-3pm. They are open to both the trade and the public. You can therefore join them as a visitor or exhibitor.
This is the second edition of creating a little different Christmas feeling in South Africa for all Europeans and of cause our local community.
Visitors can expect to find:
- Lots of beautiful gifts
- Flowers you never seen before
- Original German Christmas decoration
- Handcrafted wooden décor
- Lekker food like gingerbread or German Christmas cookies
- Unique Christmas stationary
- Original German food and drinks
- German Christmas music
- Wonderful Christmas candles in different shapes and colors
- And a lot more … Like a visit from Father Christmas for all kids
#The Cape Christmas Market
- When: 10 – 11 December 2022
- Event by: The Cape Christmas Market
- Where: 4 Esme Rd, Cape Town
- Time: December 10 at 10am – December 11 at 6pm
- Entry: Free
- Contact details: [email protected]
The Cape Christmas Market is a 2-day festive event that is set to take place on the 10th & 11th of December at Sans Souci Girls High School in lovely leafy Newlands. It is a time for locals to come out and enjoy the festive season vibe, as well as to do some summer and Christmas gift shopping.
There will be a unique range of local businesses offering a variety of items perfect for gifts, from handmade soaps, and candles, to summer clothing, artisanal foods and so much more.
This Christmas Market is a great event for the whole family. There will be a variety of activities to keep everyone entertained – enjoy a quiet moment at the tea garden under the tall trees, and send your little ones off to the kids’ corner whilst you shop. The atmosphere is set to be vibrant and festive, and organisers intend to create a real sense of community, making it a great opportunity to catch up with friends, shop, eat, and start getting into the Christmas Spirit.
**Entry is free and ample parking spaces will be available.
#Gift Fair in Burgundy Estate
- When: 12 – 15 December 2022
- Event by: Riverside College
- Where: Riverside College, Burgundy Estate, Cape Town
- Time: 4pm – 8pm
- Setting: Stalls Indoor & Outdoor
- Type of Market: All Gifts & Services related to Christmas
- Contact: 021 8022001 for more info or email [email protected]
Get all your friends and family together and enjoy a quality festive Gift Fair hosted at Riverside College in Burgundy Estate.
The Fair will showcase an estimated 50 stallholders, selling a vast variety of incredible items ranging from games to clothing to homeware and personal gifts. The Gift Fair in Burgundy Estate has absolutely everything you want and need. Plus, it promises to be a fun and festive evening out for the whole family.
#Franschhoek Village CHRISTMAS Market
- When: 16 – 18 December 2022
- Event by: Crafts and Markets and Franschhoek Village Market
- Where: Franschhoek Village Market
Trading times for the Christmas Market:
- Friday 16 December 2022 – 9am to 4pm
- Saturday 17 December 2022 – 9am to 4pm
- Sunday 18 December 2022 – 10am to 3pm
Dust off your festive outfits and let’s #ShareTheJOY – The annual Franschhoek Village Christmas Market is almost here!
The incredible annual Franschhoek Village Christmas-inspired market returns for three full days on 16, 17 & 18 December 2022. Come and enjoy all the festive season fun as you celebrate all things festive – from beautiful and original gifts to spoil your loved ones, jolly music that’ll have you singing along all day, to exceptional food and a variety of drinks inspired by everyone’s favourite time of the year. Here locals meet and hundreds of holidaymakers spend the summer days under the historic oak trees in the old church gardens, enjoying affordable artisan foods paired with the best wines from the Franschhoek surroundings.
Bring the whole family, including your furry ones (on a leash please). The Franschhoek Village Christmas Market is a family-friendly market with a dedicated play area for the children – so let’s share the joy of Christmas time together.
#Kids Festive Gingerbread Houses with Grace Stevens
- When: Thursday, 15 December 2022
- Event by: Bosch Home and Grace Stevens
- Where: Bosch Home | Bree Street Studios 17 New Church Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
- Time: 9:30am
- Cost: R285 per child
- Note: Suitable for kids aged 6 to 14 years
Bring the kids to enjoy an interactive class with Grace Stevens where they will put Gingerbread Houses together and decorate them. This is a definite festive season favourite and super fun activity to entertain the kids. Plus, they will have an absolute blast!
#Festive Celebrations Family Sleepover @ The Two Oceans Aquarium (Members only)
- When: 16 – 17 December 2022
- Event by: Two Oceans Aquarium
- Where: Two Oceans Aquarium | V&A Waterfront, Cape Town | Enter via The Avenue next door
- Time: 6:15pm – 8am
- Cost: Adults: R375 | Children aged 2+: R325
- The cost includes a welcome beverage for all guests, kids’ craft, a hot chocolate station in the evening before bed, and a buffet breakfast in the morning.
- What to pack: A gift for your child, wrapped and labelled with your child’s name, picnic dinner for the evening, sleeping bag and mattresses, pillows, blankets etc, toiletries, change of clothes, snacks. No tents or flashlights are allowed. We regret, no children under the age of 2.
- Parking: Parking is available across the road from the Aquarium in the Portswood Garage. Validate parking tickets will be available for R55 from the Aquarium staff after the sleepover.
- Please note: Children need to be accompanied by an adult | Only 120 spots are available.
- Booking: To book your spot at the Festive Family Sleepover, or to become a member, please contact the Two Oceans Aquarium Members Centre on 021 418 3823 or [email protected].
- Booking is essential! Tickets sell very quickly, so book early! Bookings close on 12 December or when tickets are sold out.
A festive family sleepover for Two Oceans Aquarium Members! A much-loved favourite – the annual Festive Celebrations Family Sleepover is a night filled with special marine merriment, which serves to ring out the year that was and ring in a joyful festive season that’s bound to be filled with family, friends … and fish! This incredible festive season and Christmas event promises to be tons of fun for the whole family.
**To find out more about the event, click here!
**Please note, this event is only open to members with valid annual passes. Not a member? You can become one today!
#Christmas Cosplay Picnic X TES Pop-Up Shop
- When: Saturday, 17 December 2022
- Event by: Cosplay Cape Town
- Where: De Waal Park | De Waal Park is a public park and heritage site in the Oranjezicht suburb of Cape Town
- Time: 10am – 3pm
- Contact details: 082 902 0006 | [email protected]
Cosplay Cape Town is proud to present a collaboration event with the wonderful people from The Engrave Slave. Cosplay Cape Town will be hosting this last amazing event of the year with the same excitement but with a new twist.
The theme for this picnic will be “Dress Your Character for Christmas Dinner”. The best dressed cosplayer will receive an incredible prize!
The Engrave Slave will also have a pop-up shop at the event, which means you can get your Christmas shopping list ready!
#The Galileo Open Air Cinema – Home Alone – Special Christmas Show
- Saturday, 24 December 2022
- Stellenbosch Vineyards
- Doors open at 5pm | Screening starts at 8:30pm
- PG | Family-friendly
- R250 p/p
- Movie entry | Themed Décor | Candy Cane | Backrest | Blanket | Christmas hat
- Click here to get your ticket / tickets
Spend Christmas eve with family and friends under the Cape Town night sky and Mother City moonlight with a special Christmas eve Galileo Open Air Cinema screening of the classic family-friendly movie – Home Alone.
The Christmas Classic Movie
Home Alone is a family comedy where an eight-year-old troublemaker must protect his house from a pair of burglars when he is accidentally left home alone by his family during Christmas vacation.
A fun, festive, family show for Christmas eve!
Includes a festive themed picnic movie experience, backrest, blanket, candy cane & Christmas hat.
Food & Refreshments
Arrive hungry and enjoy a pre-movie picnic from The Galileo’s magnificent mini-market; mouth-watering pizza, saucy burgers, tasty wraps, delicious popcorn and other yummy snacks will be available. *You may also bring in your own picnic food, but no alcohol may be brought into the venue, the Estate will have a full bar available. For more information on The Galileo Open Air Cinema’s food offerings, click here.
Check out our ‘The Galileo Open Air Cinema’ blog for everything you need to know. Visit The Galileo Open Air Cinema Website for extra information, updates, as well as all upcoming screenings.
#Christmas Eve Dinner
- When: Saturday, 24 December 2022
- Event by: 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa
- Where: 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa | Atlantic Terrace Marquee or Azure Restaurant | Victoria Street, Cape Town
- Time: 7pm
- Price: 4-course set menu: R1475 per person | 3-course buffet menu: R1350 per person
- Enquire now: 021 437 9029
Start your festive season celebrations with a bang with 12 Apostles Hotel & Spa’s indulgent Christmas Eve Dinner, the perfect way to kick off this period of festivity, family, and tradition.
Choose between a 4-course set menu at Azure Restaurant, or a 3-course buffet menu at Atlantic Terrace Marquee and enjoy a feast of festive flare as well as a welcome drink on arrival.
#The Galileo Open Air Cinema – Arthur Christmas – Special Christmas Show
- When: Sunday, 25 December 2022
- Where: Kirstenbosch Gardens
- Time: Doors open at 5pm | Screening starts at 8:30pm
- Age Restriction: Family-friendly
- Cost: R250 p/p
- Ticket includes: Movie entry | Themed Décor | Candy Cane | Backrest | Blanket | Christmas hat
- Tickets: Click here to get your ticket / tickets
Spend Christmas with family and friends under the Cape Town night sky and Mother City moonlight with a special Christmas Galileo Open Air Cinema screening of the classic family-friendly movie – Arthur Christmas.
The Christmas Classic Movie
Arthur Christmas is an animated, comedy adventure where Santa’s clumsy son Arthur sets out on a mission with Grandsanta to give out a present they misplaced to a young girl in less than two hours.
A fun, festive, family show for Christmas Day!
Includes a festive themed picnic movie experience, backrest, blanket, candy cane & Christmas hat.
Food & Refreshments
Arrive hungry and enjoy a pre-movie picnic from The Galileo’s magnificent mini-market; mouth-watering pizza, saucy burgers, tasty wraps, delicious popcorn and other yummy snacks will be available. *You may also bring in your own picnic food, but no alcohol may be brought into the venue, the Estate will have a full bar available. For more information on The Galileo Open Air Cinema’s food offerings, click here.
Check out our ‘The Galileo Open Air Cinema’ blog for everything you need to know. Visit The Galileo Open Air Cinema Website for extra information, updates, as well as all upcoming screenings.
#YES VE-GAN. A Vegan Christmas
- When: Sunday, 25 December 2022
- Event by: Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Where: Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Time: 12pm – 4pm | Guest to be seated at 12:30
- Contact / Booking details: [email protected] | 087 086 1578 | Bookings are ESSENTIAL!
- Cost: R650 pp | R325 (Kids 5 – 10 years) | Kids under 5 eat free (if accompanied by an adult)
Yes Ve-Gan is back! A vegan Christmas lunch. Yes, fully vegan. No alternatives. OUIBAR+ Ktchn will be your vegan Christmas lunch spot.
Guests can expect
- Family-style table service
- Bubbles on arrival
- Live music and
- Santa hats & crackers
#A MERRY ROOFTOP
- When: Sunday, 25 December 2022
- Event by: Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Where: Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Time: 12pm – 4pm
- Contact / Booking details: [email protected] | 087 086 1578 | Bookings are ESSENTIAL!
- Cost: R850 pp | R400 pp (Kids 5 – 10 years old) | Kids under 5 eat free (If accompanied by an adult)
A RED Roof Christmas party! Not to be missed.
Guests can expect
- Family-style table service
- Bubbles on arrival
- Live music and
- Santa hats & crackers
