The V&A Waterfront has something for everyone – young, old, local or leisure guests – with entertainment for the whole family; we’re certain you’ll find something to suit your festive cheer!
Activities, live shows as well as interactive kid entertainment and art exhibitions are only a few of the listed events. We’ve done all the hard work for you – ensuring you are geared with all the information required to have fun this summer holiday!
Below you’ll find a list of the latest offerings including times and dates.
However; if you require more information, please contact the V&A Waterfront Office, their Facebook Page or pop by for a visit and embrace what this beautiful shopping arena has on offer!
The V&A Waterfront has also extended their trading hours for the festive season; it will be in effect from 8-24 December 2012 – where all tenants will be open for business until 22:00 in the evening.
V & A Waterfront Events coming up this festive season:
Shadow over Stones – Photographic Exhibition: 1st November 2012 – 31st January 2013
This journey has taken him seven years. Starting out in 2005 he has have travelled all over South Africa. The theme ‘Shadow over Stones’ is about the disappearing koppies in the South African landscape through industry and nature.
He pursued darkened Nimbus clouds over the landscape as this symbolised the tragedy of the disappearing landscapes.
Time: 09h00-16h30 (Mon-Fri)
Venue: Nedbank Building Foyer – Clock Tower Precinct
Cost: Free event
Fives Futbol: 1st November 2012 – 31st January 2013
Fives Futbol’s newest addition to their five-a-side family is at the V&A Waterfront. Come and show off your skills in the fastest growing form of football in the world. A street soccer vibe, surrounded by Table Mountain, Cape Town’s CBD, and the V&A Waterfront.
Time: 10h00-22h00
Venue: Opposite Caltex Service Station
Cost: Costs vary
Sisley (Paris) introducing Christian Guglietta: 1st December & 3rd December 2012
A genius with colour and style, he whizzes about the globe showing women how to maximize their potential, spills secrets and plays with colour palettes. Christian will be showing us the latest looks, and help you get the look you want.
Christian speaks 4 languages (French, English, Spanish and Italian) and is passionate about is work and making his clients feel special. Recognized as an expert in this field, Christian is considered a truly gifted artist.
Time: 10h00-19h00
Venue: Edgars V & A Waterfront
Cost: R100 booking fee
Summer Sunset Concerts: 1st December 2012 – 27th January 2013
Visitors can expect FREE summer sunset concerts featuring leading South African artists, a choral and brass festival and in-mall entertainment with roaming carollers. By the end of January 2013, the newly renovated Amphitheatre will have hosted more than 50 free music performances and dance acts in the beautiful open-air entertainment arena, all starting at 6pm. “The Waterfront has established a reputation for showcasing local musicians, and we will continue with this tradition, presenting artists such as Macstanley, Ard Matthews and Vicky Sampson, along with a colourful mix of popular acts such as Afrika Ablaze, Sterling EQ, Mark Haze, Plush and Bed on Bricks,” White said.
Time: 18h00-19h00
Venue: V & A Waterfront Amphitheatre
Cost: Free Event
V&A Waterfront Antiques Fair: 2nd December 2012
Browse the aisles in this enchanting antiques fair for unique treasures and finds. A selection of antique collectables ranging from cutlery, porcelain crockery to Jewellery, every collectors ideal destination to find hidden treasures at affordable prices.
Time: 10h00-16h30
Venue: Craft Market & Wellness Centre
Cost: Free Event
Kids Ahoy Festive Entertainment: 8th – 23rd December 2012
A brand new playground sporting a pirate ship, lighthouse, rowing boat and an atoll with caves will have them entertained for hours. The children’s entertainment schedule includes Rudyard Kipling’s ‘’Just So’’ stories performed on the Amphitheatre, and Zumbatomic, School of Magic and Minute to Win It on the newly constructed stage in the playground. If they are still bounding with energy, the new 20m long water feature is perfect for them to splash around in.
Time: 11h00-12h00
Venue: V & A Waterfront Amphitheatre and Playground
Cost: Free Event
Red Bull Flugtag: 9th December 2012
Redbull is bringing long wings, short wings, strange wings, clever wings, weird wings and downright wacky wings to the 2012 Redbull Flugtag to be held from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 December at the V&A Waterfront’s Jetty 1. The event, based on the popular German amateur aircraft show, is a celebration of flight as competitors attempt to launch their homemade aircraft.
There are no design rules but each aircraft needs to be a maximum of 10m, a maximum of 150km and be limited to human powered flying machines. They must also be unsinkable, contain no heavy metal or loose parts and all material must be environmentally friendly.
Entrants will be required to put their machines into flight by jumping off a 6m ramp constructed over the harbour at Jetty 1. They will be judged on creativity, crowd ovations as well as the distance travelled before each aircraft ultimately crashes into the ocean.
It’s a crazy day and anything goes so be sure not to miss this epic fun event.
Time: 11h00
Venue: V & A Waterfront – Jetty 1
Cost: Free event
Carols by Candlelight: 14th December 2012
Carols by Candlelight is a tradition that originated in Australia. On 14 December, the nostalgic sound of singing will fill the air. A brass quintet from the Philharmonic Orchestra will lead the carols.
Time: 19h00-21h00
Venue: V & A Waterfront Amphitheatre
Cost: Free event
Growthpoint Properties Sundowner 10km Walk/Run: 19th December 2012
The festive season is the perfect time to celebrate SA’s great outdoors and the most charming way to enjoy a healthy dose of fresh air is with our 10km/run. The route will be along South Africa’s most beautiful shoreline, starting at the V&A Waterfront, winding along the coast through Granger Bay, Green Point Common, 3 Anchor Bay and on to Sea Point. The route turns at Pavilion Swimming Pool and returns to the V&A Waterfront finish point. Locals and holidaymakers alike are invited to join the fun by wearing something festive.
Time: 18h00
Venue: Behind Table Bay Hotel
Cost: R25-R55
New Year’s Eve at the Amphitheatre: 31st December 2012
| 19h30-20h30 | New Years Eve: Gren Tren Latino | Sizzling hot band that will entertain you with music from Cuba, Brazil, Puerto Rico and Peru; playing everything from the Cha-Cha and Samba to the Bossa Nova. The authentic Latin music culture is fused with flamboyant African rhythms, providing songs you can sing along to and others that make you want to get up and move. |
| 20h30-21h00 | New Years Eve : DJ | |
| 21h00-22h00 | New Years Eve : Mtika | Mtika Afrique is a sultry songstress who sings Afro-soul and contemporary, and is making waves on the South African music scene. Sharing the stage with Jimmy Dludlu, Kirk Franklin and some of SA’S finest jazz musicians, her captivating live performance gets the audience on its feet. |
| 22h00-22h30 | New Years Eve : DJ | |
| 22h30-23h15 | New Years Eve : Black Ties | When three of South Africa’s premier entertainers came together to start something new, a little magic happened along the way. Lloyd Jansen, Keeno Lee and Chad Saaiman formed The Black Ties, the ultimate cover band to take you on a journey through the music of Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Smokey Robinson and more. With a penchant for old-world charm and an eye for contemporary trends, |
| 23h15-23h45 | New Years Eve : DJ | |
| 23h45-01h00 | New Years Eve : Black Ties | The Black Ties brings the best of both worlds to any dancefloor. Recepients of performance accolades, SAMA nominations and a strong following, these three musical talents combine to form a dynamic, entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable unit. |
| 01h00-02h00 | New Years Eve : DJ |
Time: 19h00-02h00
Venue: V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre
Cost: Free
New Year’s Eve at the Market On The Wharf: 31st December 2012
Once you have recovered from Christmas festivities, you need look no further than the V&A for a New Year’s celebration second to none. At least 3 major parties will be hosted at various locations across the property featuring countless bands, DJs and live music acts, as well as a midnight fireworks show. Two big screens, one on Jetty 1 and another at Nobel Square, will make perfect viewing for those wanting to move away from the hustle and bustle of festive crowds.
Time: 20h00-01h00
Venue: V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre
Cost: R250pp
5fm New Year’s Eve Party: 31st December 2012
One of the world’s most famous dance music DJs will head the bill at the official 5FM party on the Breakwater Roof.
Time: 19h00 – 04h00
Venue: V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre
Cost: Tickets available
Images: V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
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