• As we wave goodbye to the 2024 year, embark on the New Year with a diverse range of entertainment and fun in South Africa. From amazing dining options to firework sightings there’s a little something for everyone to enjoy whilst bidding goodbye to an awesome year. 

    NYE Oscar Party

    Grab your tux and sparkly heels for an evening of Hollywood glitz. The Oscar Party in Casa social Da Madiera offers an evening of true style paired with a delicious buffet feast sure to make everyone feel like a King or Queen 

    Tickets can be purchased at: Quicket 

    Garden Route New Year’s Eve Party

    There’s no better way to enjoy the upcoming New Year than within the beauty of nature. Gardens Route New Years Eve offers an evening of entertainment and dance with live performances from various artists. 

    Tickets can be purchased at: Quicket

    Johannesburg Zoo Festival of lights: 

    Enjoy a day or night of magic sure to capture the essence of the festive season. With a range of enchanting entertainment, food and craft markets, the Johannesburg Zoo is the best place to have fun with the family this New Years. 

    Location: Joburg Zoo, Parkview, Johannesburg

    Date: 28th November- 05 January 2025

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    V&A Waterfront: 

    Gather for an evening of festivity and fireworks at the V&A waterfront. The day offers an amazing line-up of live music entertainment and tantalising sunsets with the bonus of fireworks as the countdown approaches. 

    Venue: V&A Waterfront

    Time Out Market: 

    If you enjoy the feel of night life then the Time Out Market is the place to be this New Year’s eve. Experience the joy and fun of an evening that is dazzling with amazing diverse food. 

    Website: https://www.timeout.com/time-out-market-cape-town

    Address: Time Out Market Cape Town19 Dock Road Victoria & Alfred Waterfront Cape Town

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    Kirstenbosch Summer Sunset Concert New Year’s Eve concert:

    Celebrate the New Year with South Africa’s local talent and the beauty of Cape Town’s botanical gardens. The Summer sunset concerts is the prime place to be for good music and festive cheer as we wish the 2024 year goodbye!

    Date: 31st December 2024

    Location: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

     

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    Hunter’s Paradise Beach Club ( Ushaka beach)

    Feel the paradise with Hunter’s this New years joining them for the ultimate beach party at Ushaka. With a magnificent array of foods and drinks and an excellent lineup of DJ’s this is truly an event you do not want to miss.

    Date: 23 Dec 2024 – 1 Jan 2025

    Location: Ushaka Beach Durban

    Tickets can be purchased on Webtickets

    New Year’s Eve Baskets & beats dining and music celebrations:

    Welcome the New Year with a cozy picnic celebration paired with fun activities for the kids sure to create the perfect memories. Enjoy a series of live performances alongside a delicious braai dinner.

    Date : From 31 December 2024 at 7pm to 1 January 2025 at 12pm

    Location: FreedomsKitchin Bedfordview, 24 Johnson Rd, Bedfordview, Germiston

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