26 of the best New Year’s Eve parties in South Africa Posted on 14 November 2016 Tags:New Year parties 2016 is almost over and 2017 is looming on the horizon. Wondering where to party or what to do in South Africa this New Year’s Eve? We’ve picked our 26 of the hottest New Year’s Eve parties and events around South Africa for you. Choose from rock concerts, river rafting, dance parties, orchestral evenings, beach dinners or a festival of lights to celebrate the end of another year and usher in a brand new one. New Year’s Eve parties in the Eastern Cape 1. New Year’s Eve Bash with Dynamic Sounds When: 31 December 2016 Where: Morgan Bay Hotel Tickets: From R420 per person Contact: find the event on Facebook or contact 0438411064 This year’s festivities at the Morgan Bay Hotel include a Mexican theme with a buffet meal, that will be served with a free margarita when you arrive and live musical accompaniment. There will be a firework display at the stroke of midnight at The Deck Restaurant and Bar at the hotel. 2. Nieu Bethesda Festival of Lights When: 31 December 2016 Where: Nieu Bethesda Tickets: R150 Contact: Tel 0498411731, email [email protected], nieubethesda.org The Bethesda Arts Centre, First People Centre, will be celebrating the arrival of the New Year with its usual Festival of Lights. This is a joyful alcohol-free family celebration, where everyone walks in a singing procession carrying their lanterns through Hightown (the local township) and then back to the centre for a braai and dancing to a live band. Those who would like to make a lantern can join a workshop during the two weeks before the Festival. 3. 3rd Annual Countdown Music Festival When: 31 December 2016 Where: Buffalo City Stadium, East London Tickets: From R200 Contact: Computicket for ticket purchases The Countdown Music Festival is a musical celebration that will showcase the young and upcoming talent of the Eastern Cape. The event is hosted by Buffalo City Municipality Metro. The event starts at 17:00 pm and drinks will be available at the stadium. New Year’s Eve parties in Gauteng 4. Razzle Dazzle NYE Party at Chicago Piano Bar When: 31 December 2016 Where: Randpark Ridge Tickets: From R200 Contact: www.facebook.com/Chicagos.Piano.Bar Your fancy gown deserves a night out! Dine and dance into 2017 in style and don’t forget your mask. There’ll be live entertainment to lead you into the New Year and you can choose whether to indulge in a dinner and dance, or just dance. 5. Revolution New Year Open Air Music Festival When: 30 December 2016 to 1 January 2017 Where: Hornbill Lodge, Magaliesberg Tickets: R320 Contact: facebook.com/RevolutionNYE Join the tribes of Johannesburg’s underground dance at this earth quaking, mind baking, soul shaking three-day open air festival, featuring international acts and over 40 of South Africa’s top trance, techno and drum & bass DJ’s with live acts on two stages. 6. The Barnyard Theatre 99 Hits Party When: 31 December 2016 Where: The Barnyard Theatre, Pretoria Tickets: From R140 Contact: barnyardtheatre.co.za Get ready for the most daring 99 Hits rock show ever to hit the Barnyard Theatre stage. Featuring a colourful versatile cast that will rewind to synth pop, new wave and arena rock in the most authentic style. Watch how Elvis takes on Cliff Richard and Cher takes on Mick Jagger, and how Katy Perry takes on Miley Cyrus. Watch the cast go driving down the road with songs such as Little Deuce Coupe by The Beach Boys, Greased Lightning from the musical Grease, Drive my Car by The Beatles, and I Drove all Night by Celine Dion. 7. Randlords New Years Bash When: 31 December 2016 Where: 22nd floor South Point Towers, Johannesburg Tickets: From R350 Contact: Facebook page The theme at this year’s Randlords New Years Bash is dress to impress, which guarantees the night will be a grand affair. Upon arrival, you get a free welcome cocktail and canapes. 8. New Year’s Eve Celebration at the Fairway When: 31 December 2016 Where: The Fairway Hotel & Golf Resort Tickets: R 395 per person Contact: 011 478 8000 or via email [email protected] The Fairway Hotel and Golf Resort welcomes a Winter Wonderland affair and celebration, to end of the year 2016. This night will be a wonderful night out at the Balata Restaurant. A delicious buffet is on offer and some welcome bubbly when you arrive. Great live entertainment for the night with some golden oldies and party-starters songs will set the tone for the night. 9. Soweto Theatre in Colour Countdown When: 31 December 2016 Where: Soweto Theatre Tickets: Free Admission Contact: 0119307461; sowetotheatre.com Live music, local talent, DJs and comedians are what the very first Soweto Theatre has to offer. The line promises to offer the diversity that the city of gold has to offer. New Year’s Eve parties in Kwa Zulu Natal 10. A Night at the Taj Mahal New Years Eve Dinner When: 31 December 2016 Where: Oyster Box, Umhlanga Rocks Tickets: From R2500 Contact: oysterboxhotel.com Step into a world of beauty at the Taj Mahal… well, at the dazzling Oyster Box. The menu is inspired by Indian cuisine with Henna artists and Indian dancing. The dinner will consist of a three-course meal followed by a New Year’s celebration where DJ Daniel Israel will get you into the year 2017. 11. The Smoking Dragon New Year’s Eve Festival When: 29 December 2016 to 1 January 2017 Where: Amphitheatre Backpackers Tickets: From R695 per person Contact: facebook.com/smokingdragonfestivals/ A three-day event with a variety of bands to appeal to a wide range of music lovers. Bands this year include The Kiffness, The Rudimentals, Sublime Tribute Show, Grassy Spark, The Dandies and more. There are also a variety of activities on offer suitable for families with small children, older folk and adrenaline junkies. All tickets allow you to camp on the festival grounds, including the one-day passes. 12. Ballito New Year’s Eve Street Party When: 31 December 2016 Where: Ballito Street Party and Crush Night Club, Ballito Tickets: From R400 per person Contact: newyearsevesa.co.za/ballito The biggest and loudest New Year’s Eve street party hits Durban’s North Coast with four dance floors and cutting-edge design and production. This year brings an incredible live component planned that you won’t want to miss! New Year’s Eve parties in the Western Cape 13. Karoo Art Hotel New Year’s Eve When: 30 December 2016 to 1 January 2017 Where: Karoo Art Hotel, Barrydale Tickets: From R200 per person Contact: karooarthotel.co.za, [email protected] Swing into 2017 with singer, songwriter, guitarist and key vocalist from 90s era favourite: Nic Turner. There will also be supporting acts from legendary Schalk Joubert on the bass and Jannie Hannepoot Van Tonder playing the trombone. 14. Rezonance Festival When: 30 December 2016 to 2 January 2017 Where: Pat Busch Mountain Reserve in Robertson’s Tickets: From R500 Contact: rezonancefestival.com Four music arenas, magical décor, world-class sound system and the perfect space for reckless abandon and general mayhem with the hottest local trance, progressive, drum & bass, techno, chill and dub step acts. Plenty of food options will be offer as well as a flea market with jewellery, clothing and more. 15. Kirstenbosch New Year’s Eve Concert When: 31 December 2016 Where: Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town Tickets: R375 per person Contact: www.sanbi.org This year sees South Africa’s best-known Johnny Clegg as the headline act and Slow Jack as a guest act, at the New Years concert. This is a picnic-style concert, so don’t forget to take a blanket and a picnic basket. 16. HQ New Year’s Eve Experience When: 31 December 2016 Where: HQ, Shortmarket Street Tickets: R700 per person includes canapés and Ciroc Cocktails on arrival, followed by a 3-course dinner Contact: find the event on Facebook HQ is transforming itself into a Tropcal Paradise, so guests can groove into 2017 in style. Tickets include a welcome cocktail, light canapés, and entertainment in the bar. 17. The Bungalow New Year’s Eve Party When: 31 December 2016 Where: The Bungalow, Clifton Tickets: From R950 per person Contact: thebungalow.co.za/ This promises to be a memorable night with including bubbles on arrival, dinner and a DJ/Dancefloor as entertainment. Get up close and personal with the Atlantic Ocean while enjoying two dance floors to let loose on. 18. FOREX 007 New Year’s Eve Party When: 31 December 2016 Where: The Foreign Exchange Bar, Cape Town Tickets: From R150 Contact: find the event on Facebook This year’s theme is “From Russia With Love: Moscow” and party goers are expected to dress in attire worthy of this classic Bond movie. There will be canapes and snacks, champagne upon arrival and at midnight, a photo booth and a dance floor with a DJ spinning tunes will into the early hours of 2017. 19. Kinky Summer New Year’s Eve Party When: 31 December 2016 Where: La Paris, Franschhoek Tickets: From R550 Contact: facebook.com/KinkySummerNYE Party the night away in a lush paradise, where imagination and whimsical delight are cherished and nurtured. Featuring five international artists, an extra special revival stage, a beautiful island and festival food area. Transport to and from the venue available (R150) and you can opt to spend the night in a tepee (R1600, sleeps four). 20. Reuben’s Restaurant When: 31 December 2016 Where: One and Only, Cape Town Tickets: From R 750 per person Contact: oneandonlyresorts.com Reuben’s Restaurant situated at the One and Only, will host a New Year’s Eve dinner. The three-course meal will include some drinks and good food, entertainment and a day to make sure you dance all the way into the New Year. 21. PACHA Ibiza Party When: 31 December 2016 Where: Grand Café & Beach Bar, Cape Town Tickets: From R750 Contact: facebook.com/PachaSouthAfrica Ibiza’s most famous nightclub returns to Cape Town this summer, for an exclusive event to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style. This year sees Ibiza resident DJs Danny Wade and Josef Bamba along with selected local DJs, while the famous Pacha Ibiza dancers will also be in attendance. 22. The Cape Town Comedy Club New Year’s Eve Party When: 31 December 2016 Where: The Pumphouse, V&A Waterfront Tickets: R350 Contact: capetowncomedy.com In addition to an awesome comedy show, you can enjoy great food and good music, while relaxing, laughing and having fun. There will be five comedians (Shimmy Isaacs, Martin Davis, Devin Gray, Dalin Oliver and Lungelo Ndlovu), a champagne cocktail on arrival and an after party with DJ Aaron. A la carte menu and a NYE Specials menu available. 23. Six of the Best at the Barnyard Theatre When: 31 December 2016 Where: Willowbridge, Cape Town Tickets: R140 Contact: www.barnyardtheatre.co.za A roller coaster ride of Six of the Best featuring a cast of singers, musicians and dancers. Spend the last night of 2016 with Freddie Mercury, Bon Jovi, Meat Loaf, Billy Joel, Cher & Pink. 24. Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Street Party When: 31 December 2016 Where: New Church / Bree Street, Cape Town Tickets: From R200 Contact: facebook.com/fireandice New Church Street will be transformed into a carnival fiesta with a continuous flow of house and hip hop beats, mixed with old time favourites. Revellers will also experience the excitement of a massive screen projection for a New Year’s Eve countdown with confetti cannons and lasers. 25. Red Carpet at the Twelve Apostles When: 31 December 2016 Where: Azure Restaurant, 12 Apostles Hotel Tickets: R 2 950 per person Contact: https://www.12apostleshotel.com/ Have a classy celebration this New Year’s Eve with at the Twelve Apostles Oscars New Year’s Eve party. Glitz, glamour and champagne. the night will include a 5-course menu, a glass of sparkling wine on arrival. Dress in Oscar glam and black tie. 26. New Year on the Breede River: Round the Bend 2016/17 When: 30 December 2016 to 2 January 2017 Where: Breede River, near Swellendam (Up The Creek Camp) Cost: From R2450 per person Contact: felixunite.com See the New Year in while experiencing outdoor fun and adventure on the Breede River! The cost includes a New Year Party with spit braai, accommodation, river rafting and all meals. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Related Posts 12 sensational Western Cape campsites 30 May 2023 Love camping? So do we. 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