The City of Cape Town’s Festive Lights Switch-On is once again set to kick off the festive holiday season and welcome summer in spectacular fashion. This large annual entertainment concert returns to the Grand Parade on Sunday, 1 December 2024, from 4pm to 10pm.
The Festive Lights Switch-On in Adderley Street is a free event, and all are welcome.
Acts on the bill
The star-studded line-up includes chart-toppers Mafikizolo, the soulful sounds of Fagrie Isaacs and Candice Thornton, reggae legends Dr Victor & the Rasta Rebels, and the electronic beats of Mörda.
Expect a night filled with diverse performances, from the crowd favourite 3 Tons of Fun to Wynand and Cheree Strydom, the enchanting harmonies of Blackbyrd, and the classic moves of the OG Dancers.
Plus, fan favourites DJ Caycee, Carletheia, Ouma Sarie, and Meneer Cee who will bring infectious energy to the Grand Parade stage.
Festivities will be led by comedians Alan Committie and Lunga Tshuka. Adding to the fun and the laughter, the top three finalists from the City of Cape Town’s new comedy competition will perform their best routines.
Performances will begin at 4pm, and the switch-on moment will be 8.45pm.
Cape Town: People of Hope
This iconic event, now in its 55th year, unites people of all cultures, backgrounds and ages from across the city and beyond, and this year, there is no better example of the city’s sense of community than the theme, “Cape Town: People of Hope.”
Reflecting Cape Town’s forward-looking ethos and embracing its rich diversity, this year’s festival promises a great experience filled with laughter, music, and entertainment. It’s the perfect environment for families, friends, locals, and international visitors to come together in the heart of one of the world’s top destinations.
The event will offer a safe and family-friendly atmosphere, inviting all Capetonians to experience the joy and warmth of the festive season.
Moments of togetherness
“I remember attending this concert as a little boy, and it’s one of my fondest childhood memories. Above all, this is a wonderful family event for the whole of Cape Town. It’s more than just a celebration of the festive season; it is a celebration of Cape Town’s people – the People of Hope. I am always so pleased to see families from every corner of the city coming together to share in the fun and joy of this event. It’s these moments of togetherness that make Cape Town the remarkable city it is – a city of hope, resilience, and opportunity,” says Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis.
Read what the 2023 event was about here.
What: City of Cape Town’s Festive Lights Switch-On 2024
When: Sunday, 1 December 2024, 4pm to 10pm
Where: Grand Parade and Adderley Street, Cape Town
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