O Holy Night. The stars are brightly shining. The Cape Town Vocal Ensemble, CTO House Soloists, and VOX Cape Town are sure to get you in a festive mood this weekend.
While some tannies are wrapping their Christmas cakes upside down to get that lekker brandy soak before the 25th, the rest of us are outcha minding our business and staying hydrated.
Yes, it’s the final haul before we reach the end of the year, kids. Make the most of it on Friday evening by treating the little ones to a special ballet performance of Alice in Wonderland at the Artscape Theatre.
Ease into Saturday at Kuier@TheCastle for the chill vibes. Get in your Christmas shopping while you’re at it. End things off in the Cape Winelands at A Summer Dream at Spier, where a world of fantasy awaits.
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O Holy Night
- Friday, 12 December, 6pm
- Venue: St George’s Cathedral, 5 Wale St, Cape Town City Centre
- Cost: R150 - R180, bookings via Web Tickets
Conducted by Jason Atherton with the Cape Town Vocal Ensemble, CTO House Soloists, and VOX Cape Town, O Holy Night is a premier event on the Mother City’s festival calendar.
Alice in Wonderland
- Friday, 12 December - Sunday, 28 December, 7pm
- Venue: Artscape Theatre, Cape Town Foreshore
- Cost: R200 - R400, bookings via Web Ticekts
“If you don't know where you are going, any road will take you there.” Inspired by one of Lewis Carol’s most beloved tales, the Cape Town City Ballet reimagines Alice in Wonderland with nationally-acclaimed choreographer Gerhard Charles at the helm.
Kuier@TheCastle
- Saturday, 13 December, 10am - 4pm
- Venue: Castle of Good Hope, Darling St and Buitenkant St
- Cost: Free, bookings via Quicket
Following a successful run a few weekends ago, Kuier@TheCastle is back. The Castle of Good Hope is transformed into an unforgettable experience where creativity, commerce, and community collide.
ATLANTIC SEABOARD
Fitchella ‘25
- Friday, 12 December - Sunday, 14 December, noon to midnight
- Venue: ERF3055 Lower Kloof Rd, Camps Bay
- Cost: From R120, bookings via Quicket
How about spending the weekend sweating it out at Fitchella in sunny Camps Bay? The family-friendly three-day event celebrates fitness and summer vibes.
Christmas with the Salvation Army
- Friday, 12 November, 6pm - 7pm
- Venue: Amphitheatre, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
- Cost: Free
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Enjoy a Christmas carol sing-along with the Salvation Army Band and Choir.
World Supercross Championship
- Saturday, 13 December, 7pm
- Venue: DHL Stadium
- Cost: From R450, bookings via Ticketmaster
This weekend, the Mother City is set to make history as it hosts the 2025 FIM World Supercross Championship season finale, the first World Supercross race ever held on African soil. For anyone craving a surge of pure adrenaline, this is the event that delivers.
SOUTHERN SUBURBS
Steenberg Christmas Carols
- Friday, 12 December, 5pm - 9pm
- Venue: Tryn and Steenberg Hotel, Steenberg Rd, Tokai
- Cost: R235 - R460, bookings via Quicket
Embrace the festive spirit at Steenberg’s annual Christmas Carols. Kevin Abbott and his band bring the Christmas greats to life, followed by a lively performance from Jeodhouse.
Schalk Bezuidenhout’s Krismis Bonanza
- Friday, 12 December and Saturday, 13 December, 7:30pm and 3pm
- Venue: Baxter Studio, Baxter Theatre Centre, Ronderbosch Main Road, Ronderbosch
- Cost: R300, bookings via Web Tickets
Santa’s little helper puts on a Krismis variety show with jokes funnier than those one-liners in your Krismis cracker.
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Cape Open Air - Muizenberg Park
- Saturday, 13 December, noon
- Venue: Muizenberg Park, Muizenberg
- Cost: From R250, bookings via Web Tickets
Come Saturday, Muizenberg Park is the place to be. The open-air music event will feature local musician Jeremy Loops and an exciting lineup of some of your favourite artists. Don’t forget to pack a picnic blanket.
Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts - Bongeziwe Mabandla / Matthew Field
- Sunday, 14 December, 5:15pm
- Kirstenbosch Ampitheatre, Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
- Cost: R255 - R360, bookings via Web Tickets
Two of the country’s most distinctive voices share the stage for a special performance. Xhosa folk muso Bongeziwe Mabandla brings emotion and depth, while Beatenberg frontman Matthew Field brings his melodic pop storytelling to the fore.
CAPE FLATS
The Faith Foundation Annual Fundraiser
- Saturday, 13 December, 6pm - 9pm
- Venue: Taproom Salt River, 150 Cecil Rd, Salt River
- Cost: From R250, bookings via Quicket
Local NPO The Faith Foundation aims to restore faith in the mental health of South Africa’s youth. Join them for their annual fundraiser. All proceeds will go towards supplying special needs schools with much-needed items and supporting under-resourced communities.
Chaos in the City
- Saturday, 13 December, 5pm - 2am
- Venue: Roxy Woodstock, 354 Albert Rd, Woodstock
- Cost: From R75, bookings via Quicket
Chaos in the City goes hard this Saturday. Showcasing some of the most well-respected artists in the local underground hip-hop scene, you know this party’s going to be off the chains.
NORTHERN SUBURBS
Oom Piet’s Christmas Party
- Saturday, 13 December, 6:30pm to 10pm
- Venue: Hollywoodbets Durbanville Race Course, Bowlers Ave, Durbanville
- Cost: From R100, bookings via Quicket
Oom Piet’s Christmas Party is a fun evening with trailer rides, picnics on straw bales, and magic tricks. Meet the local Durbanville Firemen and their red fire engines. Sing along to festive carols and delight in ice cream from Noddy and friends.
Bacchus Tot Bekker
- Friday, 12 December, 6:30pm - 10:30pm
- Venue: Klein Roosboom, Tygerberg Valley Rd, Durbanville
- Cost: From R235, bookings via Quicket
Combining theatre, lifestyle, and storytelling, Bacchus Tot Bekker features the well-known Amore Bekker of RSG fame, with direction by Tobie Cronje. Go on a journey through the history (and stories) of wine by means of narration and music.
WEST COAST
The Cape Motorsport Festival
- Saturday, 13 December, 9am
- Venue: Killarney International Raceway, 6 Potsdam Road, Table View
- Cost: R10 - R850, bookings via Web Tickets
The Cape Motorsport Festival is set to feature global motorsport stars, sprint races, car club parades, and live demos.
Blouberg Beer & Gin Festival
- Saturday, 13 December, 11am - 4pm
- Venue: Sunningdale Sports Complex, Waterville St, Milnerton Rural
- Cost: From free, bookings via Quicket
Who would have thought beer and gin are besties? Well, the folks at the Blouberg Beer & Gin Festival think so. The event will be child-friendly with lots of activities to keep the little ones entertained, while the adults can try their luck on the rodeo bull.
CAPE WINELANDS
Positive Strokes - Alfred Adriaan at the Drostdy Theatre
- Friday, 12 December and Saturday, 13 December, 8:15pm
- Venue: Drostdy Theatre, Cnr Alexander St and Bird St, Stellenbosch
- Cost: R220, bookings via Web Tickets
Comedian Alfred Adriaan’s new show, Positive Strokes, dives into the wonderful, bewildering world of fatherhood, contrasting his own parenting style with conventional expectations.
A Summer Dream at Spier
- Friday, 12 December - Sunday, 14 December, 6pm
- Venue: Spier Werf Lawns, Stellenbosch
- Cost: R70 - R500, bookings via Web Tickets
Now in its fourth year, A Summer Dream at Spier transforms the amphitheatre into a world of fantasy as the sun sets. The hour-long performance brings together dancers, musicians, singers, and actors in a celebration that’ll captivate all ages.
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