Festive Lights Switch-On
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.
About
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.
Gear up for an unforgettable day of music, laughter, and community under the theme “People of Hope”, the theme for 2024.
Come and experience the joy and warmth of the festive season.
Line-up
This year’s festivities will be led by comedians: Alan Committie and Lunga Tshuka.
Performances
The star-studded line-up lighting up the stage features:
- Blackbyrd
- Carletheia
- DJ Caycee
- Dr Victor and the Rasta Rebels
- Fagrie Isaacs and Candice Thornton
- Mafikizolo
- Meneer Cee
- MÖRDA
- OG Dance Crew
- Ouma Sarie
- RSA No DNA, official dancers of the Springboks and South African Rugby
- Starstruck Entertainment (dancers)
- Three Tons of Fun
- Waseef Piekaan
- Wynand and Chereé Strydom
Comedy Competition
In early November, the City hosted a Festive Lights Switch-On Comedy Competition. The top three contestants will join the line-up on Sunday.
Winner: Prince M'baya
Second place: Milton Gengaya
Third place: Rafique Ismail
Competition judges: Stuart Taylor, Angel Campey and Lunga Tshuka.
Winner: Prince M'baya
Event details
Theme for 2024: Cape Town - People of Hope
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.
Follow the hashtags: #CTFestiveLights and #PeopleofHope on social media to win some fantastic prizes!
IG, TikTok, X: @CTFestiveLights | FB: Cape Town Festive Lights | YT: Cape Town Festive Lights Switch-On
| Date: | 1 December |
|---|---|
| Venue: | Grand Parade |
| Entry: | FREE |
| Website: | https://eventsincapetown.com |
| Event host/ organiser: | City of Cape Town |
Event highlights
City Hall, depicting the 2024 theme for the event.
Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis at the 2024 Festive Lights Switch-On event in his festive attire.
Thousands of people attend the Festive Lights Switch-On event every year.
Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis with comedians, Alan Committie and Lunga Tshuka at the 2024 event.
The concert takes place at the Grand Parade, with City Hall as the backdrop for the stage.
Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis on stage with some of the performers at the 2024 event.
Image projected onto City Hall during the 2024 event.
Image projected onto City Hall during the 2024 event.
Some of the 2024 festive lights in Cape Town CBD.
Festive lights in Cape Town CBD.
City Hall, depicting the 2024 theme for the event.
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