| Festive Lights Switch-On | Festive Lights Switch-On | | <img alt="" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/PublishingImages/BANNER_FESTIVE_LIGHTS.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | <div class="ExternalClass3CDEFE4DB5274E279B2A57EF3BE4DD6B"><p>With a history spanning over five decades, the City of Cape Town ushers in the festive season by illuminating Adderley Street with a series of festive light motifs, and a free music and entertainment event held on the Grand Parade in front of City Hall.</p></div> | <span>
<h2 class="sectHeading"> About</h2></span>
<p>The Festive Lights Switch-On has become a beloved annual tradition, with thousands of families gathering to witness the magical transformation of Adderley Street into a display of twinkling lights and colourful decorations.</p><p>Gear up for an unforgettable day of music, laughter, and community under the theme “People of Hope”, the theme for 2024.</p><p>Come and experience the joy and warmth of the festive season.</p>
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<h2 class="sectHeading">Line-up</h2><p>This year’s festivities will be led by comedians: Alan Committie and Lunga Tshuka.</p><h4>Performances</h4><p>The star-studded line-up lighting up the stage features: </p><ul><li>Blackbyrd </li><li>Carletheia </li><li>DJ Caycee </li><li> Dr Victor and the Rasta Rebels </li><li>Fagrie Isaacs and Candice Thornton </li><li>Mafikizolo </li><li>Meneer Cee </li><li>MÖRDA </li><li>OG Dance Crew </li><li>Ouma Sarie </li><li>RSA No DNA, official dancers of the Springboks and South African Rugby </li><li>Starstruck Entertainment (dancers) </li><li>Three Tons of Fun </li><li>Waseef Piekaan </li><li>Wynand and Chereé Strydom </li></ul><h2 class="sectHeading">Comedy Competition</h2><p>In early November, the City hosted a Festive Lights Switch-On Comedy Competition. The top three contestants will join the line-up on Sunday.</p>
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<strong>Winner:</strong> Prince M'baya</p> </figcaption> </figure><figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-2"><img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Inline%20Images/FLSO_Comp_Milton_Gagaya_2ndPlace.jpg" alt="" style="display:none;" /><figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;">
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<strong>Second place:</strong> Milton Gengaya</p> </figcaption> </figure><figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-3"><img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Inline%20Images/FLSO_Comp_RafiqueIsmail_3rdPlace.jpg" alt="" style="display:none;" /><figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;">
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<strong>Third place:</strong> Rafique Ismail</p> </figcaption> </figure>
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<strong>Competition judges:</strong> Stuart Taylor, Angel Campey and Lunga Tshuka. </p> </figcaption> </figure> </div><div class="image-gallery-control"><div class="image-gallery-caption"><p> Festive Lights Switch-On Comedy Showdown</p></div><div class="image-gallery-nav"><div class="nav-info">1 of 4</div><div class="slide-next">
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<h2 class="sectHeading">Event details</h2><h4>Theme for 2024: Cape Town - People of Hope</h4><p>This year the theme reflects the various cultures, ethnicities, diversity and inclusivity of our people. The Festive Lights Switch-On occasion provides people with the unique opportunity to come together in unity and show the world just why this city is the number one leading events destination in Africa, and around the globe. Competitions geared to amplify the theme will also be activated on the day with loads of cool prizes up for grabs. </p><p>Follow the hashtags:
<strong>#CTFestiveLights </strong>and
<strong>#PeopleofHope </strong>on social media to win some fantastic prizes!
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<br>IG, TikTok, X: @CTFestiveLights | FB: Cape Town Festive Lights | YT: Cape Town Festive Lights Switch-On</p><div class="mobile-scroll"><table style="width:319px;"><tbody><tr><th style="width:172px;text-align:left;">Date:</th><td>1 December </td></tr></tbody><tbody><tr><th style="width:172px;text-align:left;">Venue:</th><td>
<a href="https://www.capetown.gov.za/Explore%20and%20enjoy/See-all-city-facilities/our-signature-venues/grand-parade">Grand Parade</a></td></tr><tr><th style="width:172px;text-align:left;">Entry:</th><td>FREE </td></tr><tr><th style="width:172px;text-align:left;">Website:</th><td>
<a href="https://eventsincapetown.com/events/festive-lights-switch-on/" target="_blank">https://eventsincapetown.com</a></td></tr><tr><th rowspan="1" style="width:172px;text-align:left;">Event host/ organiser:</th><td>City of Cape Town</td></tr></tbody></table></div>
<h2 class="sectHeading">Event highlights</h2>
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<p>City Hall, depicting the 2024 theme for the event.</p> </figcaption> </figure><figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-2"><img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Inline%20Images/Festive_Lights_2024_TheMayor.jpg" alt="" style="display:none;" /><figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;">
<p>Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis at the 2024 Festive Lights Switch-On event in his festive attire.</p> </figcaption> </figure><figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-3"><img class="responsive" src="https://resource.capetown.gov.za/cityassets/Inline%20Images/FestiveLightsSwitch-On_3.jpg" alt="" style="display:none;" /><figcaption class="image-slide-text" style="display:none;">
<p>Thousands of people attend the Festive Lights Switch-On event every year.</p> </figcaption> </figure>
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<p>Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis with comedians, Alan Committie and Lunga Tshuka at the 2024 event.</p> </figcaption> </figure>
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<p>The concert takes place at the Grand Parade, with City Hall as the backdrop for the stage.</p> </figcaption> </figure>
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<p> Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis on stage with some of the performers at the 2024 event.</p> </figcaption> </figure><figure class="itemSlide slide-left slide-7">
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<p>Image projected onto City Hall during the 2024 event.</p> </figcaption> </figure>
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<p>Image projected onto City Hall during the 2024 event.</p> </figcaption> </figure>
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<p> Some of the 2024 festive lights in Cape Town CBD.</p> </figcaption> </figure>
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<p> Festive lights in Cape Town CBD.</p> </figcaption> </figure> </div><div class="image-gallery-control"><div class="image-gallery-caption"><p>Festive Lights Switch-On 2024.</p></div><div class="image-gallery-nav"><div class="nav-info">1 of 10</div><div class="slide-next">
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