December 2016 events in Cape Town have a little bit of everything… art, dance, comedy, bubbly, kids’ entertainment, dance parties, live music and sporting events. As we begin the countdown to Christmas and New Year, summer in Cape Town continues to heat things up. Holidaymakers are arriving in droves, schools are almost out for the holidays and everyone is ready to get the festive season underway!
What’s happening in Cape Town this December 2016? Let’s take a look…
December Events in Cape Town 2016
We will be bringing you separate guides for Christmas and New Year events as well as kids’ holiday programmes in Cape Town. Stay tuned to the blog in the upcoming week to see what is happening in the city. Some of the upcoming general December events in Cape Town 2016 include the following:
1 December 2016 – Art Thursday in Obs
Trenchtown, 92 Station Road, Observatory | +27 (0)61 323 9829 | Free
Explore the boho suburb of Obs on Thursday evening between 18h30 and 21h00, as you meet local artists, watch a documentary screening and enjoy discounted prices at local bars and restaurants. Most of the action takes place around Trenchtown on Station Road. While entry is free, restaurant and bars will be open as usual so be sure to bring cash.
1 – 4 December 2016 – Cape Town International Dance Festival
Various Locations, City Wide | R150 – R180 | +27 (0)21 422 3368
Kicking off with a free event at the South African National Museum on 1 December, the Cape Town International Dance Festival will offer a number of events taking place across the city. Venues include Centre for the Book, NY144, Gugulethu and Oude Libertas Amphitheatre, Stellenbosch. Over the course of the festival, you will be able to watch performances by dancers from all over the globe, including Cape Town, Kuruman, Durban, Johannesburg, US, Austria and the Netherlands.
1 – 11 December 2016 – Armchair Comedy Festival
Armchair Theatre, 135 Lower Main Road, Observatory | R40-R60 | +27 (0)83 355 5679
Featuring over 20 comedians, with 14 shows, the Armchair Comedy Festival is sure to get your festive season off to the right start. On the mic will be legends such as Riaad Moosa, Nik Rabinowitz, Conrad Koch, Stuart Taylor, KG Mokgadi, Yaaseen Barnes, Dalin Oliver, Dylan Skews, Rob Van Vuuren and others. There’s also an open mic night on 3 December.
2 December 2016 – Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert: Dan Patlansky
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Rhodes Drive, Newlands | R90 – R125 | +27 (0)21 799 8782
Blues rock guitarist, Dan Patlansky, will be taking to the outdoor stage as part of the annual Kirstenbosch Summer Concerts Series. Take a picnic, get a few friends together, bring a blanket and relax under the stars as you watch the sun go down while listening to the soulful sounds of blues. Tickets can be purchased online at Webtickets.co.za or at the Kirstenbosch ticket office.
2 December 2016 – 8 January 2017 – Canal Walk’s Ice Adventure
Canal Walk Shopping Centre, Century Boulevard, Century City | R20 – R80 | +27 (0)21 529 9600
It may be sweltering outside, but you and the kids can stay cool at the incredible Ice Adventure! Here, you will have the chance to see animals of the Ice Age, experience ice slides and play in the snow zone. Temperatures will reach freezing, recreating the Ice Age experience even further. Ice Adventure will be open daily from 10h00 until 22h00, with 45 minute sessions running every hour on the hour.
3 – 4 December 2016 – Franschhoek Cap Classique Festival
Huguenot Monument, 13 Lambrechts Road, Franschhoek | R315 – R350 | [email protected]
Indulge your senses at the Cape’s finest MCC festival. Local producers include Pierre Jourdan, Morena, Môreson, La Motte, Boschendal, Colmant, Leopard’s Leap, Noble Hill, Plaisir de Merle, Anthonij Rupert Wyne, JC le Roux, Pongracz, Simonsig, Steenberg and Villiera. You will also be able to sample French champagne from producers such as Piper Heidsieck, Champagne Guy Charbaut and Veuve Clicquot. Tickets are available via Webtickets.co.za.
4 December 2016 – Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert: Beatenberg/Opposite The Other
Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Rhodes Drive, Newlands | R125 – R165 | +27 (0)21 799 8782
Join Indie band Beanberg along with Opposite The Other for a memorable concert under the stars. Like all Kirstenbosch Concerts, you can take along a picnic and enjoy the warm summer evening as you listen to leading local and international music acts. Gates open at around 17h15 and tickets can be purchased via Webtickets.co.za.
6 December 2016 – Community Chest Twilight Run/Walk
Grand Parade, Darling Street, CBD | Various Costs | +27 (0)21 511 7130
The annual Twilight Run is all in the name of charity. Teams dress up according to various themes, with many companies taking part. Even if you are not competing in the race, the atmosphere in the City Centre is always amazing. Stop by and watch the teams come by at various points along the route. There’s also an after party on the Grand Parade.
8 December 2016 – Secret Sunrise Summer Swing
The Bungalow Field, 3 Victoria Road, Clifton | R90 – R100 | +27 (0)21 438 2018
The awesome Secret Sunrise parties are perfect for those summer days that start early. This summer, you can get into the swing of the festive season with an early morning dance party enjoyed with headphones. Tickets are available via Quicket.co.za.
10 December 2016 – Colour in the Sun
GrandWest Casino, 1 Jakes Gerwel Drive, Goodwood | R195 – R650 | colourinthesun.com
From 11h30, partygoers can join in the spirit of fun, colour and unity with a colourful festival that allows for optimal expression. The use of powdered colours, music and entertainment further adds to the fun of this bright, bold event. Please note, no under 18s, food, alcohol or soft drinks allowed (food and drink will be on sale however).
17 December 2016 – MCQP: The Musical
Zip Zap Circus Tent, 10 Jan Smuts Street, Cape Town | R350 – R975 | mcqp.co.za
This year’s MCQP theme is The Musical. Guests will need to usse the world of theatre productions, sets, music and performances to draw inspiration for costumes. Think ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, ‘Jersey Boys’, ‘Les Mis’, ‘Dreamgirls’, ‘Chicago’, ‘The Lion King’, ‘South Pacific’ and ‘War Horse’ and go big! Tickets are available via Quicket.co.za.
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Who else is ready to see what December in Cape Town 2016 has to offer?! We can’t wait to get into the silly season!
