Cape Town ready for annual festive lights switch-on
South African musicians are set to make Capetonians sing and dance this festive season.
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Cape Town is gearing up for its biggest free, family-friendly event - the annual Festive Lights Switch-on.
The Grand Parade concert and Adderley Street light display will take place on Sunday, November 30, featuring a night of music, dance, and unity under this year’s uplifting theme "United in Hope".
DJ Zinhle, one of South Africa’s most influential DJs and producers, is bringing her beats as the headline act at the free concert on the Grand Parade.
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said that he looked forward to one of the city's biggest and most fun celebrations of the year as they switch on the festive lights and declare the 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 - perfectly captured in this year’s theme, “United in Hope," he said.
The line-up also features a mix of home-grown talent, including GoodLuck, Kurt Darren, Tarryn Lamb, Karabo Mogane, Early B & Justin Vega, The Heavenly Quartez, and DJ Masoodah.
Joe Barber and Carl Wastie will be the MCs, along with a special appearance by Bubblegum and Boera Jules.
Also on the billing are the SVNS dancers, the D6 Hanover Minstrel Group, and winners of the Dance Challenge and TikTok Family Dance competitions.
Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis poses with his annual festive jersey.
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The mayor will also officially make a stage appearance in his new festive jersey, designed by Somerset West resident Marnus Botha.
The City invites everyone to come early, bring their festive spirit, and join thousands of residents as Adderley Street lights up - united in joy, and united in hope.
Visit the City's social media accounts Instagram @CTFestiveLights; TikTok @CTFestiveLights; X: @CTFestiveLights; Facebook Cape Town Festive Lights; and YouTube Cape Town Festive Lights Switch-On.