What To Do On New Years In Cape Town 2024 / 2025
Cape Town, it’s time to celebrate!
Are you ready to bid 2024 farewell and officially welcome 2025 with open arms, a renewed perspective & a revived sense of excitement for what the next 365 days may bring?
Cape Town is ready to ring in the New Year with you by its side! Let’s be honest, if there’s one city that knows exactly how to celebrate New Years with an extra dash of style & pizazz, it’s the ever vibrant, unapologetically bold, beautiful, loud, proud & beyond lively city of Cape Town!
There truly is no New Year’s Eve party quite like a Cape Town New Year’s Eve party & we dare you to prove us otherwise!
To ensure you have the absolute best start to 2025, we’ve rallied up and handpicked some of the top things to do on New Year’s eve in Cape Town.
#Siana NYE at Norval Foundation
Photo credit: Siana Events
- Date: 31 December 2024
- Location: Norval Foundation | Norval Foundation, 4 Steenberg Road, Tokai, Cape Town
- Time: 6:30pm – 1am
- Contact details: Siana Events: 084 550 4782 | [email protected]
- Website: www.sianaevents.com
- **Age restriction: No U/23s
- **Dress code: Dress to impress!
- **Tickets: Click HERE to get your ticket / tickets to Siana NYE at Norval Foundation!
**SIANA NYE**
Bring in the New Year in Style! Join us for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve Celebration at the renowned Norval Foundation! This New Year’s Eve Siana Events will be hosting a luxurious evening of exquisite cuisine, fine wines, extraordinary performance art & incredible LIVE music with breathtaking views to match.
With stylish décor and unmatched service, we at Siana Events promise a night to remember while celebrating the arrival of 2025.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
** Welcome drink with live music.
** Full access to the Gallery & Sculpture Garden.
** Canapés.
** 3-course Dinner by Grub & Vine.
** Stylish & elegant décor.
** Live music throughout the evening.
** Entertainment & curated experiences.
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TICKET OPTIONS
Limited VIP tickets available
Premium table
Exclusive service
Full access to gallery & sculpture garden
Canapés
3-Course Dinner by Grub & Vine
Live music throughout the evening
Entertainment & curated experiences
Limited VIP tickets available
Full access to gallery & sculpture garden
Canapés
3-Course Dinner by Grub & Vine
Live music throughout the evening
Entertainment & curated experiences
Beautifully decorated setting
#Secrets of Summer New Year’s Eve 2024!
Photo credit:Secrets of Summer
- Date: 31 December 2024
- Location: Black River Park Sports Complex | Black River Park Sports Complex, Fir Street, Observatory, Cape Town (opposite Amazon)
- Time: 2pm – 2am & beyond!
- Contact details: 021 424 9308 | 082 562 2582 | [email protected]
- Website: yoursecretevent.com/secrets-sa
- **Tickets: Click HERE to get your ticket / tickets via the Secrets of Summer website | Click HERE to get your ticket / tickets via Quicket
SECRETS OF SUMMER IS THE BIGGEST, BOLDEST & BY FAAAAAR THE MOST EPIC & EAGERLY-ANTICIPATED NYE MUSIC FESTIVAL IN SOUTH AFRICA!
Elevate Your New Year’s Eve in Cape Town!
On 31 December 2024, the Secrets of Summer Music Festival – Celebrated as South Africa’s Premier Outdoor Event – will herald an era of EXTRAORDINARY festivities in Cape Town to bring you a NYE Music Festival Experience that’s unlike anything you’ve experienced before.
This year, Secrets of Summer is ELEVATING the experience with the grand debut of their Multi-Level Colosseum Main Stage, crafted to provide an UNPARALLED immersive entertainment space. With six A-LIST international acts & a STELLAR lineup of TOP-TIER local talent, this Secrets of Summer 2024 NYE Music Festival promises to be truly UNRIVALED!
JOIN SECRETS OF SUMMER 2024 NYE FESTIVAL FOR THE MOST SPECTACULAR COUNTDOWN TO 2025!
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JOIN SA’S BIGGEST NYE CELEBRATION!
Following our landmark success at UCT on the 31st of December 2023, Secrets of Summer NYE 2024 is gearing up to be an UNPRECEDENTED CELEBRATION! This year, we’re ELEVATING THE ENTIRE EXPERIENCE TO EXTRAORDINARY LEVELS – Featuring not only A-LIST international artists but also MEGA local talents – creating a perfect blend of global & homegrown music. Expect a diverse spectrum of musical genres, innovative stage setups & enhanced experiences, making this renowned Cape Town New Year’s event BIGGER & BETTER than ever before! Set against the mesmerizing backdrop of the magnificent Mother City in ALL her glory, the Secrets of Summer NYE 2024 Music Festival will be a convergence of music, dance & unforgettable moments.
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WHO WILL BE PERFORMING AT SECRETS OF SUMMER NYE?
**INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS**
Sophie Francis 🇫🇷 Shapeless 🇧🇷 Jon Mesquita 🇧🇷 Frank Osorio 🇪🇸
**LOCAL ARTISTS**
Caiiro // Karyendasoul // Da Capo // Sun-El Musician // Naak // DJ Buhle // Timo ODV // Aiden Caye // Youngsta CPT // Das Kapital // Lemon & Herb // Roxy Louw // MIA // FINE // Celso Fabbri // Max Hurrell // Cody Meyer // Eohan
& MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!
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WHY SECRETS OF SUMMER NYE 2024 / 2025 IS UNMISSABLE
- Biggest NYE Show in South Africa: We’re creating a sensory spectacle featuring top-tier artists, mesmerizing light shows, and an atmosphere filled with excitement and anticipation.
- World-Class Local & International Lineup: NYE will showcase an array of local and international music talent. Expect a mix of genres to keep you dancing into the new year.
- Breathtaking Venue: Embrace the beauty of Cape Town at our handpicked venue, offering spectacular views and a perfect setting for an all-night celebration.
- Immersive Experiences: Beyond music, indulge a variety of food and drink options, and activities that cater to all attendees.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION, UPDATES & EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- Instagram: @secretsofsummernye
- Facebook: @Secrets of Summer
- Linktree: @secretsofsummer
- Website: yoursecretevent.com/secrets-sa
#New Year’s Eve at Avant-Garde & Wine Tasting Lounge @Hazendal Wine Estate
Photo credit: Hazendal Wine Estate
- Date: 31 December 2024
- Location: Hazendal Wine Estate | Hazendal Wine Estate, Bottelary Road, Stellenbosch
- Contact details: 021 903 5034 | [email protected]
- **Booking: Click HERE to make a booking ASAP!
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Hazendal’s Avant-Garde & Wine Tasting Lounge, where a night inspired by the stars awaits! The luxurious Avant-Garde offers an effortless blend of contemporary style & discreet opulence – Complete with an aquarium, chandeliers & a hand-painted ceiling, it is a magnificent location for a fabulous party & unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration!
Photo credit: Hazendal Wine Estate
Enjoy a spectacular setting with LIVE entertainment & raise a glass of exceptional Hazendal Cap Classique as you toast to 2025 & welcome the New Year in true Cape Town style.
#Alcazar NYE 2024
Photo credit:Alcazar NYE
- Date: 31 December 2024 – 1 January 2025
- Location: Cape Town High School | Cape Town High School, 11 Hatfield Street, Gardens, Cape Town
- Time: 4pm – 3am & beyond!
- **Click here for more information & everything you need to know about Alcazar NYE 2024 Event!
- **Tickets: Click HERE to get your ticket / tickets ASAP!
Introducing Cape Town’s brilliantly curated inner-city New Year’s Eve party brought to you by a fabulous collaboration of the city’s 3 best experiential partying organisations, Bazique Festival, Wolfkop Weekender & Tropical Roast, each bringing with them their own communities to create three electrifying dancefloors!
Bring your friends & spend this Cape Town New Year’s Eve in the spectacular playground for grown-ups that is Alcazar!
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Photo credit:Alcazar NYE
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THE EXPERIENCE
This year’s theme is …. ‘Disco Tropicana’!
Revel in this exotic, art-immersive Polynesian fever dream created by some of the city’s foremost festival creatives! Our spectacular, large-scale, outdoor main stage architecture will be graced by music from two international headliners & a firmament of local stars, with Wolfkop Weekender’s booming Den & Tropical Roasts delicious disco offering two courtyard dancefloors to complete this delightful reality bubble… right in the heart of the city!
This lavish event is hosted in an amazing outdoor/indoor location at the foot of Table Mountain in the heart of the city & will showcase 12 hours of music & performance art. Set in a truly unique & experimental décor concept.
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STAGES
Alcazar has 3 stages with a wide variety of music to suit many tastes!
- The Bazique Stage.
- The main outdoor stage is a large-scale art piece, based on an iconic palace somewhere in the world!
- Tropical Roast and Wolfkop Weekender Den deliver 2, indoor art immersive dancefloors.
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FASHION
We warmly encourage you to dress up for the evening & to be part of the art-immersive experience … the theme this year is ‘ Disco Tropicana’ – However, if you’re in more of a laidback mood, just come as you are… just make sure you’re there!
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FOOD & DRINKS
Come hungry as we have food trucks! No alcohol is permitted to be brought in as we’ll have copious amounts of bars & refreshments of a wide variety available for your enjoyment!
#New Year’s Eve at The Deli @ Hazendal Wine Estate
Photo credit: Hazendal Wine Estate
- When: 31 December 2024
- Location: Hazendal Wine Estate | Hazendal Wine Estate, Bottelary Road, Stellenbosch
- Contact / Booking Details: [email protected] | 021 903 5034 | [email protected]
- **Booking: Click HERE to make a booking ASAP!
Ring in the New Year at Hazendal’s ‘The Deli’ as you indulge in the flavours of togetherness & enjoy a fun, fabulous & festive atmosphere, all while being surrounded by friends, family & fellow loved ones from near & far! The Deli’s menu is a true celebration of friends, family & the joy of making memories over shared meals – making this New Year’s Eve celebration perfect for welcoming & celebrating the start of 2025 with the whole family!
#HELLO STRANGER | NYE @ CAFÉ CAPRICE
Photo credit:Cafe Caprice
- Date: 31 December 2024
- Location: Café Caprice | Café Caprice, 37 Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town
- Time: 6pm (31 Dec 2024) – 3am (1 Jan 2025)
- Ticket Price:R750 per person
- For Booking Enquiries Contact: [email protected]
- **Tickets: Click HERE to get your ticket / tickets ASAP!
Join Café Caprice for a Night of Enchantment: New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party!
Step into a world of mystery and elegance as we celebrate the arrival of the new year in style! Our Masquerade-themed New Year’s Eve party promises an unforgettable evening filled with glamour, delight, and a touch of intrigue!
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TICKET PRICE INCLUDES:
- Welcome drinks to kick off the night.
- A sumptuous selection of canapés served throughout the evening.
- Celebrate the countdown with a glass of bubbly at midnight.
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Wear your most exquisite mask and attire as we transform the venue into the most vibrant atmosphere. Dance the night away and toast to new beginnings as the countdown to midnight approaches.
#Genesis NYE Dinner Club 2024
Photo credit:Grand Africa Café & Beach
- When: 31 December 2024
- Where: Grand Africa Café & Beach | Grand Africa Café & Beach, Haul Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Time: 6pm (31 Dec 2024) – 2am (1 Jan 2025)
- Age restriction: Strictly no under 16’s for dinner & show and no under 18’s for afterparty
- **Click HERE for more information & everything you need to know about the Genesis NYE Dinner Club 2024 event!
- **Tickets: Click HERE to get your ticket / tickets ASAP!
Welcome to Genesis Rebirth – It’s a New Year’s Eve Experience Like No Other!
Step into 2024 with a spectacular journey through time, music & trends! As the sun sets over the African shores, enjoy a breathtaking beachside dinner theatre show in a futuristic setting where talent & music blend seamlessly. When the show reaches its climax, our DJs will take you into the new year with an epic party featuring old-school cheesy tunes.
Indulge in exquisite food, revel in stunning views & dance the night away at The Grand Africa Café & Beach!
Join us for an unforgettable start to the New Year – Your rebirth into 2025!
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DRESS CODE
The dress code for the event is cocktail/smart-casual. Since its New Year’s Eve, let’s add a touch of fun – incorporating metallics and glitter are encouraged! It’s the perfect opportunity to let your style sparkle and make a statement!
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TICKET TYPES
- Dinner, Show, and Afterglow Experience – The Full Time Travel Experience.
- Show and Afterglow Only – Partial Rebirth Experience.
- Afterglow Only – Party Experience.
- Afterglow Experience Tables – Make Sure You Have Tables.
- Click HERE for more information regarding each ticket type & everything else you need to know.
- Tickets: Click HERE to get your ticket / tickets ASAP!
#Amnesia Ibiza NYE @ Cabo Beach
Photo credit:Amnesia Ibiza
- Date: 31 December 2024
- Location: Cabo Beach | Cabo Beach, 12 South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
- Time: 6pm (31 Dec 2024) – 3am (1 Jan 2025)
- Age Requirement: + 18 yrs | A valid ID must be presented upon request
- General event questions & enquiries: Email: [email protected]
- **Tickets: Click HERE to get your ticket / tickets!
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Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime NYE celebration with a world-renowned Ibiza-based brand’s highly anticipated debut in Cape Town! Artist announcements & more info coming soon!
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#V&A Waterfront NYE Eve Celebration!
Photo credit: V&A Waterfront
- When: 31 December 2024
- Where: V&A Waterfront
- Time: 3pm – Midnight
- Cost: Free!
- Contact details: 021408 7600 | [email protected]
- **Click here for more information
**Immerse yourself in a vibrant New Year’s Eve celebration at the V&A Waterfront!**
The renowned V&A Waterfront plays host to arguably the biggest New Year’s Eve party in South Africa! Why not seize the opportunity & join in on all the extraordinary & exciting V&A New Year’s Eve fun as you count down to the New Year in style at the V&A Waterfront’s New Year’s Eve Celebration!
Throughout the year, the V&A Waterfront hosts several events, from New Year’s Eve celebrations to cultural festivals and national holidays, all culminating in a breathtaking display of fireworks. Join the locals and tourists alike as they gather on the quayside, eagerly anticipating the moment when the night sky is illuminated with a symphony of colours. The reflections on the water create a magical ambience, adding an extra layer of wonder to the experience.
That’s definitely not all – not by a long shot! This year the vibrant V&A Waterfront has introduced several outdoor entertainment zones and a variety of carnival-themed performances to keep partygoers entertained right throughout the night. Each zone will come alive with amazing street performers, electrifying live music, roaming musicians, DJ’s, bands, dancers, floats, carnival characters, Zip Zap Circus performers, and, of course, a SPECTACULAR firework display. This not-to-be-missed New Year’s Eve event kicks off at 3pm with a non-stop live music lineup until midnight.
It doesn’t end there! As well as hosting fireworks over the harbour, the V&A Waterfront has a large promenade area for mixing and mingling with friends and family as well as boasts a wide selection of world-renowned restaurants, trendy bars, magnificent rooftops spots as well as a variety of amazing food trucks and caterers to fuel yourself for the evening’s festivities.
The V&A Waterfront NYE Celebration is without a doubt one Cape Town New Year’s Eve event you don’t want to miss!!
You better act quickly as many of their charters, restaurants, and hotels are rapidly filling up. Secure your spot by making reservations ASAP to ensure a fantastic night for all! Don’t miss the chance to welcome 2025 with style and enthusiasm at the V&A Waterfront!
#Celebrate New Year’s on one of Cape Town’s beautiful beaches
Camps Bay Beach
When the clock strikes midnight on December 31st, Cape Town’s beaches become a prime destination for an explosive New Year’s celebration. Locals and tourists alike flock to the sandy shores of Clifton Beach, Camps Bay, and other coastal spots to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one with a bang.
As the city lights up with an assortment of fireworks displays, the atmosphere is electrifying with cheers and laughter filling the air. People often pack picnic baskets and blankets, creating a festive beachside atmosphere as they wait for the clock to strike midnight. The cool ocean breeze adds a refreshing touch to the night as you join in the celebrations, making new memories and setting your intentions for the year ahead.
