Cape Town’s biggest free, family-friendly event is back!
The City of Cape Town’s Festive Lights Switch-On will transform the Grand Parade and Adderley Street into a spectacular celebration of light, music, and unity on Sunday, 30 November 2025, with a star-studded line-up.
This year’s event carries the inspiring theme “United in Hope”, capturing the spirit of togetherness that defines Cape Town’s festive season.
Who’s performing at 2025’s Festive Lights Switch-On?
Headlining the 2025 celebration is DJ Zinhle, one of South Africa’s most influential DJs and producers, known for her signature house and Amapiano beats that set dance floors alight across the country.
Joining DJ Zinhle is a stellar line-up of home-grown talent, including:
- GoodLuck
- Kurt Darren
- Tarryn Lamb
- Karabo Mogane
- Early B & Justin Vega
- The Heavenly Quartez
- DJ Masoodah
The evening’s hosts, Joe Barber and Carl Wastie, will keep the crowd entertained, while Bubblegum and Boera Jules make special guest appearances.
Also lighting up the stage are the SVNS dancers, the energetic D6 Hanover Minstrel Group, and winners of the Dance Challenge and TikTok Family Dance competitions, who will bring even more rhythm and flair to the night.
“I look forward to one of our biggest and most fun celebrations of the year as we switch on our festive lights and declare our city open for the best festive season ever,” Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis said.
With thousands expected to attend, it’s set to be a night of dazzling performances, laughter, and unity in the heart of the city.
