Dance the night away at the Mother City's Festive Lights Switch-On

The festive season has officially arrived, and this Sunday, the highly anticipated annual Festive Lights Switch-On will illuminate the Grand Parade and Adderley Street. 

City of Cape Town officials are promising a night of dazzling music, dance and unity under this year’s uplifting theme, ‘United in Hope’.

Headlining the 2025 celebration is none other than DJ Zinhle, one of South Africa’s most influential DJs and producers, bringing her signature house and Amapiano beats to the heart of the city. 

The line-up also features an incredible mix of home-grown talent, including GoodLuck, Kurt Darren, Tarryn Lamb, Karabo Mogane, Early B & Justin Vega, The Heavenly Quartez, and crowd-favourite DJ Masoodah, ensuring something for everyone.

Joe Barber duo David Isaacs and Oscar Petersen join Carl Wastie for hosting duties to keep the energy flowing, with a special appearance by Bubblegum and Boera Jules.

Also on the bill are the SVNS dancers, the spirited D6 Hanover Minstrel Group, and winners of the Dance Challenge and TikTok Family Dance competitions, who will light up the stage with high-energy moves and performances.

The concert is free and starts at 4pm till 10pm in front of the City Hall and on the Grand Parade. 

Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said: “I look forward to one of our biggest and most fun celebrations of the whole year, as we switch on our festive lights and declare our 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.”

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