Cape Town's best New Year's Eve parties

Don your disco shoes and get set to Dance, Dine, and Dazzle into 2025 with Time Out Market's New Year’s Eve Disco Party in Cape Town! Combining the city’s finest culinary experience with an unforgettable night of disco vibes featuring DJ Didier & Band, Time Out Market Cape Town is set to be one of the hottest tickets in town. Tickets cost R750, including R250 loaded onto a Time Out Market Card for you to explore all the flavours the Market offers. Tickets are available now, via Howler.

The wider V&A Waterfront has long been a popular NYE destination in Cape Town. This year partygoers can enjoy live performances from South African artists including Mi Casa, Matthew Mole, Blackbyrd, and Dr. Victor. Restaurants, bars, and yachts offer dining packages, but reservations are essential and the precinct gets very full . A stunning fireworks display lights up the city at midnight. Entrance is free.  

This outdoor festival at Black River Park offers a premium NYE experience with international and local DJs performing across a variety of stages. Look forward to the likes of Sophie Francis, Shapeless, Jon Mesquita, Sun-El Musician and Da Capo. VIP ticket holders enjoy exclusive lounges and priority access, while the VVIP package includes a private table with champagne, sushi, and prime views of the main stage​. Tickets are available via Quicket.

Lace up your dancin’ shoes for 12 hours of live music across three themed stages, as Alcazar’s ‘Disco Tropicana’ transforms this inner-city venue into a vibrant festival of light and sound. Gourmet food stalls and premium drink options are available, making this a feast for the senses. VIP tickets offer access to all stages and attractions of Alcazar, access to the raised main VIP Bar and seating area overlooking the main dance floor and access to private, luxury trailer toilets. Tickets via Howler from R720.

Ibiza comes to Cape Town for one night only, as this legendary nightclub sets up shop at Cabo Beach Club. The stage will be headlined by Adana Twins, Henri Bergmann, Cole Knight & CAAL, with talented support from the likes of Clint Lee, BLOEM, Sonic Bloom and Dino Moran. And if you still have energy, stick around for ‘Day One’ and welcome in 2025. Tickets via Howler.

H2O NYE Party: Kiss Me At Midnight

The Cape Town Ostrich Ranch lights up with a line-up of South Africa’s best artists across two sound stages together with international guest DJs, global stars and Tomorrowland favorites - KRYDER and BJONES. Tickets via Howler.

Hello Stranger @ Café Caprice

This New Year's Eve Masquerade Party invites revellers to step into a world of mystery and elegance on an evening filled with glamour, delight, and a touch of intrigue.

Sexy Groovy Love

See in the new year at Lichtenstein Castle above Hout Bay, as one of the city’s architectural oddities becomes the stage for a groovy night out.

Tickets from R1350 via Howler.