IT’S official - the festive season is here as the highly anticipated annual Festive Lights Switch-On will ignite the Grand Parade and Adderley Street this Sunday.
City of Cape Town officials are promising a night of dazzling music, dance and unity under this year’s uplifting theme, ‘United in Hope’.
Headlining the 2025 celebration is none other than DJ Zinhle, one of South Africa’s most influential DJs and producers, bringing her signature house and Amapiano beats to the heart of the city.
The line-up also features an incredible mix of home-grown talent, including GoodLuck, Kurt Darren, Tarryn Lamb, Karabo Mogane, Early B & Justin Vega, The Heavenly Quartez, and crowd-favourite DJ Masoodah, ensuring something for everyone.
Joe Barber duo David Isaacs and Oscar Petersen join Carl Wastie for hosting duties to keep the energy flowing, with a special appearance by Bubblegum and Boera Jules.
Also on the bill are the SVNS dancers, the spirited D6 Hanover Minstrel Group, and winners of the Dance Challenge and TikTok Family Dance competitions, who will light up the stage with high-energy moves and performances.
The concert is free and starts at 4pm till 10pm in front of the City Hall and on the Grand Parade.
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said: “I look forward to one of our biggest and most fun celebrations of the whole year, as we switch on our festive lights and declare our city open for the best festive season ever.
“We have a lineup of musicians that has something for everyone, together with dancers, minstrels, dance competitions and much more.
“This event really is where Capetonians come together from right across the city and turn the Grand Parade and Adderley Street into one big celebration of lights, music, friendship and everything that makes Cape Town the best city in the world.”
NOT YOU PLAIN-OLD PARTY
DIE ding ruk heel naweek innie Plain as the 50th edition of the annual DStv Kyknet Mitchells Plain Festival returns to Westridge Gardens from Friday to Sunday.
This event promises an unforgettable experience filled with food, fashion, family fun, music and vibrant market stalls with performances by Youngsta CPT, DJ Rollstoel, DJ Bubu, Karin Kortjie, Young OG, Ziggy 4X and many more.
Get ready to explore a wide range of exhibitions and enjoy live performances from more than 50 local artists, DJs and bands.
Mitchells Plain's very own homegrown talent, Tawfeeq Cook, 19, also known by his stage name as The Cookie Monster will also be out rocking the decks on Friday between 7pm and 7.45pm.
He said that he started DJing at the age of 17 and says playing at the festival this weekend is a dream come true as he used to attend the festival as a child.
Tawfeek said: “My motivation to start djing was when I fell in love with music. I DJ part time or as the bookings come in.
“I feel like performing at the Mitchells Plain Festival is a big goal that I’ve achieved which I set for myself at the beginning of the year.
“This makes me feel a sense of relief but also motivated to set new goals and work towards, which I am super excited for.
“My set for Friday will be at 19:00-19:45 and people can expect some house music but also experience my creativity and recognize my craft and skill as a DJ.”
Tickets for the festival are available at Computicket from R50.
GIG GUIDES
The Address presents Sneaker Takeover this Friday featuring Tashriek Music, DJ Wakanda, DJ Skara and Oxy Naran. Tickets are R80 for presold and R100 at the door.
The Jagger Lounge is hosting After Dark City Nights and Adrian’s birthday alongside Adrian Kuster, Lenneth Bowers, Chad Julies, Liam Cue and more. First 50 people enter free. Tickets are R50 online and R150 at the door. The party starts at 7pm.
Catch Kay Medusa and Junior King at The Address along with Tarenzo, DJ Chello, Groovers CPT, DJ Skara and many more. It’s Unruly Nights and the theme is masquerade. Entry is R80 before 10pm and R100 thereafter.
It’s the Summer Shutdown at the Plug Studio this Saturday headlined by Clint L and DJ Clibo featuring Deecee, Tashriek, Lenneth Bowers, Bianca Klazen, DJ Wakanda and more. Tickets are available at Quicket.
DJ Rollstoel presents 'Find your ability within your disability’ this Saturday at Mia Casa.. Catch DJ Ralton, DJ Jermaine, DJ Rollstoel and Chad Chitter for this celebration' in honour of Disability Rights Awareness Month. Rock your denim on denim and get your tickets from R100.
It’s Sip on Sunday at The Address with music by DJ Rollstoel, Oxy Naran, DJ Skara, DJ Secret and Tyrease Kiewiet. R100 gets you inside and doors open at 9pm.