What to do in Cape Town for New Years 2022/23
With its buzzing nightlife, world-class beaches and stunning sunsets, there’s no better place to usher in the new year than Cape Town. Every year on the 31st of December, this seaside haven swells with festivities and excitement as locals and tourists get ready for the long-awaited countdown.
With the clock ticking, we’ve rounded up a few of the best ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the Cape, from beach discos and dazzling dinners to sunset cruises and more! Find a jaw-dropping outfit, grab a bottle of bubbly and make this New Year’s Eve one to remember with these incredible events.
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V&A Waterfront
The V&A Waterfront is one of the liveliest places in the Cape come the festive season. From 5-star dinner experiences on the water’s edge to an awe-inspiring light display, the Waterfront has something for everyone.
The beam of lights is one of the most anticipated parts of the night, with a total of 36 vertical searchlights shining into the night sky. This year, the celebrations will kick off with electric violinist and DJ duo DeVille who’ll be performing their unique house and hypnotic violin remixes for the crowd. And in true Waterfront style, there will be an epic countdown to welcome the new year.
Where: V&A Waterfront
When: 31 December
Cost: Free!
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Southern Cross Sunset Cruise
What better way to cruise into the new year than on a sailboat in the dreamy Atlantic. Board the Southern Cross and savour the last sunset of the year on this stunning cruise from the V&A Waterfront to Table Bay. Friends and family can hop on this fantastic vessel and enjoy flutes of sparkling white while bidding farewell to the year. The cruise is only 90-minutes long and returns to the harbour at 8:30, giving you plenty of time to make it to the spectacle beams of lights or hit another party before the year is over!
Where: V&A Waterfront harbour
When: 31 December, 19:00-20:30
Cost: From R520
- Dinner, Show & Dance at the Grand Africa Café & Beach
As far as unforgettable nights go, the Grand Africa Café knows how to put on a show! This year the beach bar presents SHOWTIME, a night of incredible performances, drool-worthy dishes and groovy jams.
Indulge in a five-course meal with an amuse-bouche Loch to start and a decadent Valrhona chocolate cremeux with lemon curd ice cream to end it off. In between courses, expect to be dazzled by a troupe of dancers, singers and even acrobatics performing gravity-defying flips on stage. Ater dinner, DJ Felix da Housecat and DJ Andy Baxter from the USA keep the party going with some sound mixing mastery.
Where: Grand Africa Café & Beach, Granger Bay 1 Haul Rd, Granger Bay Blvd, Cape Town
When: 31 December
Price: R1000 p/p (9pm onwards) / Experience Ticket: R4000 p/p (6pm onwards)
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Secrets of Summer
Looking for a night of great music and even better vibes? SA's biggest New Year's Eve EDM Outdoor Music festival Secrets of Summer party is back, with this year promising to be the most explosive one yet. Dance the year away in the Mother City with some of the most renowned EDM DJs in the world. Along with international headliners, party goers can expect 30 local artists whipping up next-level mixes. The Mega Food Village also serves up a variety of delicious grub to keep you going.
When: 31 December 16:00 - 1 January 03:00
Price: Tickets from R250
Where: Heritage Square
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Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts
The Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens boasts some of the most spectacular and diverse flora in the country. During the Cape’s hot summer nights, the gardens buzz with groovy music and barefoot locals jamming under the star-lit sky. This year on the 31st of December, families and friends are invited to soak up the magical atmosphere and hip-moving beats of Mi Casa at the Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concerts. Bring a blanket and relax on the lawns with the little ones or get on your feet and dance the night away with your best mates!
Where: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
When: 31 December 20:30-12:15
Price: Tickets from R490
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