New Year’s Eve is one of the best times of the year to be in Cape Town. The weather is perfect, the city looks festive, and everybody is looking to have a good time. If you don’t already have plans for tonight, here are some of the best places in Cape Town to ring in the New Year.
Outdoor events:
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For people who want to see fireworks, the V&A Waterfront is hosting its annual celebration. The celebration starts at 6:00 p.m. and ends at 2:00 a.m. There will be multiple fireworks shows at 9:00 p.m. and midnight. There will also be five different bands playing throughout the night. For more information on what’s taking place at the V&A Waterfront, click here.
Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden is hosting its own New Year’s Celebration with an open air concert featuring Jeremy Loops and Grassy Sparks. Guests can bring their blankets and sit out on the beautiful lawn while having a picnic. Come early to explore the gardens before the event starts. For more information, click here.
Those looking to seriously party down can join in the fun at Rezonance 2015. The event runs from December 31 to January 2 and features four music arenas for plenty of partying at Contemanskloof farm in Durbanville, just 30 minutes north of Cape Town. There will be over 70 local and international bands playing and the event is set to be one of the largest festivals of the year in South Africa. For more information, see the festival website.
Bars, Restaurants and Venues:
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Richard’s is known for having one of the best New Year’s Eve celebrations in the city, and this year will be no exception. It is featuring a special edition of Kaapse Stories, along with live performances from the Richard’s jazz band, a Cape Carnival Procession, and a DJ spinning into 2016. There’s also a buffet dinner, so bring your appetite! For more information, see the Richard’s Cape Town website.
Travelers staying in Camps Bay and not wanting to go far should stroll down to Grand Café and Beach Bar and take part in Pacha Ibiza. It is featuring a large dinner and an all-night party with several DJs, dancers and much more. The location has multiple levels inside and outside, so every party goer can find their spot to hang out for the night. For more information, click here.
Wine lovers heading to Stellenbosch will want to visit Oude Libertas, which is featuring a concert with a band and an open dance floor. It’s the perfect spot to go on a picnic, watch the movie Dinner for One, and listen to the music. For more information, see the Oude Libertas website.
Those looking to win big on New Year’s Eve should head to the Grand West Casino, where they will be hosting a New Year’s Eve Party called Kings, Queens and Divas. Guests can dance all night at the Roxy Revue Bar, and the R185 ticket includes a glass of bubbly. For more information about the event, click here.
Looking for a laugh? Check out the Cape Town Comedy Club’s New Year’s Eve party, which features top local comedians and Shimmy Isaacs as the headliner. The event also features an after party with a DJ spinning tunes long after midnight. For more information on the event, visit the Cape Town Comedy website.
Shimmy Beach Club near the Cape Town waterfront is hosting another big New Year’s event this year, the Shimmy’s New Year’s Eve Extravaganza. Live entertainment will be on hand throughout the night to keep the party going. Drinks and canapes are available for party-goers as well. For more information on the event, click here.
Hotels:
The Protea Fire & Ice Hotel is hosting a New Year’s celebration worth checking out — the Carnival Fiesta Party. The event will feature some of the best DJs from South Africa spinning tunes throughout the night. Tickets can be purchased here.
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Another hotel having a big shindig is the 12 Apostles, one of the most fabulous locations in the city. The hotel is having a James Bond themed New Year’s Eve party where everybody will be dressed in black and red. There’s also a five-course meal, dancing, and a champagne toast. For more information, click here.
The Park Inn is having a five-course meal and much more. Guests will be treated to a party at Harald’s Bar & Terrace on the 11th floor with dancing and entertainment into the early morning. Tickets to the event also include a welcome drink, canapes, tapas, bubbly, and a candy station. For more information, see The Park Inn website.
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