10 of South Africa’s hottest New Year’s Eve parties 2011 Posted on 7 December 2011 Tags:Johannesburg, South Africa Are you looking for New Year’s parties for 2012? We’ve rounded up the 20 best New Year’s eve events and parties for 2012 here. Wondering where to party this New Year’s Eve 2011? We’ve picked out 10 of the hottest New Year’s Eve parties around South Africa for you. Choose from dance parties, rock concerts, a chilled picnic, gourmet dinner and a festival of lights. Western Cape Resonance Trance Party Why? Beautiful hippies dancing in the sun, dirty base and a no-holds barred approach to fun. Why not? When: 30 December – 2 January Where: Contermanskloof Estate, Durbanville Hills Cost: Full event pass from R400 More info: Visit the Alien Safari website. Rock the River Why? Escape the city’s traffic and overpriced cocktails and enjoy over a hundred of SA’s finest rock, punk, metal and dubstep acts while working on your tan. When: 31 December – 2 January Where: Cape Town Ostrich Ranch, N7 Cost: Full event pass from R300 More info: Check out their Facebook page. Prime Circle at Kirstenbosch Why? This is a New Year celebration the whole family can enjoy. Pack a picnic and some vino and spend an evening with one of South Africa’s leading rock bands. When: 31 December 2011, 19h00 – 23h00 Where: Kirstenbosch Gardens Cost: R250 a ticket More info: www.webtickets.co.za New Year’s Eve dinner at Five Flies restaurant Why? It’s sixties themed and they’re serving warm Lindt chocolate fondant with truffles, dark chocolate sauce and hazelnut ice cream for desert! If you’re not going to have an all-out bash, dinner and dancing are the perfect substitute. When: 31 December 2011, 21h00 until late Where: Five Flies Restaurant, 14 – 16 Keerom Street, CBD Cost: R795 a person More info: www.fiveflies.co.za Eastern Cape New Years Festival of Lights Why? This festival sees the coming together of people from all walks of life in a celebration of light. Walk through the starlit streets of charming Nieu Bethesda as you let go of the old and embrace the new. When: 31 December 2011, 20h00 Where: Bethesda Arts Centre, Muller Street, Nieu Bethesda Cost: Free More info: Tel 049-841-1729 Garden Route Summer Fun Festival Why? Some of the country’s best rock artists perform at the Diaz Strand Hotel over the New Year period, bringing more action to the Garden Route than all the other days combined. Plus there’s a pool, pirate-themed bar and travelling bus of enthusiastic groupies. When: 17 December 2011 – 7 January 2012 Where: Diaz Strand Hotel, Mossel Bay Cost: From R60 a ticket More info: www.summersunfestival.co.za KwaZulu-Natal Live City Linkup with Savanna & 5FM Why? It’s the end of the world according to the Mayans and Savanna is giving partygoers the chance to win R1 million to tick something (big) off their bucket list. End-of-the-world madness aside, this promises to be a cool jol. DJs include Euphonik, Roger Goode and Gareth Cliff. When: 31 December 2011 from 20h00 Where: Ballito, KZN north coast Cost: From R250 a ticket More info: www.gandgpro.com AmaFullThrottle Why? The name says it all. From techno to dubstep to progressive trance, Durbanites know a thing or two about badass electro. If you’re into outdoor festivals and err on the side of crazy, this one’s for you. When: 31 December 2011 – 1 January 2012 Where: Verbara Forest Lodge, KZN north coast Cost: R200 More info: www.facebook.com/amadeadlyproductions Gauteng Joburg Carnival Why? Huge floats, colourful costumes and extravagant accessories flood the streets of Jozi in a vibrant celebration of art, music and the New Year. The carnival is both fun and uplifting, providing young artists with an opportunity to get off the streets and create something beautiful. When: 31 December, kicking off at noon Where: Parade starts in Kotze Street Cost: Free More info: Tel 011-373-7500, email [email protected] Taboo New Years Party Why? If bringing in the New Year with Jozi’s “it” crowd tickles your fancy, this is the jol for you. Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to shake your moneymaker at one of Johannesburg’s hottest nightclubs – it’ll up your cool factor for 2012. When: Doors open at 9pm, 31 December 2011 Where: 24 Central Street, Sandton Cost: R200 a ticket More info: www.taboo.co.za If you know of any parties in your area, leave a comment below to let us know! Photo by Jaco S Venter Related Posts #SaveOurBeachHuts with a Steenberg Hotel picnic and Craig Hinds 4 November 2022 Steenberg Hotel and Craig Hinds are teaming up to bring you a picnic and a... read more SANParks to host Women’s Day event at Rietvlei Nature Reserve 20 July 2022 The SANParks Honorary Rangers will host a morning of fun at Pretoria's Rietvlei Nature Reserve... read more 10 things to do this Halloween in Joburg and Cape Town 24 October 2017 South Africans have embraced this creepy holiday, here are 10 ways to get spooky in... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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