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FamilySun 29 Nov 202616:00 - 22:00

Festive Lights Switch-On 2026

Name: Festive Lights Switch-On 2026
Start: 2026-11-29T16:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-11-29T22:00:00+02:00
Location: The Grand Parade & Adderley Street

Free, family-friendly open-air concert and festive lights switch-on at the Grand Parade and Adderley Street, featuring South African musicians and entertainers before the ceremonial lighting of the city's Christmas lights.

Venue

Grand Parade, Darling Street / Adderley Street, Cape Town City Centre

Doors & times

16:00 - 22:00

Age guidance

All ages

Parking

Parking at the venue

Organiser

City of Cape Town

Now in its 57th year; billed as the Mother City's largest free open-air concert

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