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Cape Town not only offers endless summer experiences but also festive actvities to enjoy this December. We’ve listed our top picks below.

Christmas Carols at Kirstenbosch

Enjoy a picnic while enjoying Cape Town Carols at Kirstenbosch this December.

From 14 – 17 December at 18:00, tickets from R125 – R175. For more information on purchasing tickets click here.

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Christmas Markets

There are many Christmas markets in Cape Towns and surrounds during the festive season. Visiting a Christmas market is the perfect opportunity to buy Christmas gifts! We’ve listed a few of the most popular Christmas markets below.

1. Tiger Valley Festive Market
From 17 November to 7 January at the Tyger Valley Centre.

2. Edgemead Christmas Market
From 1 to 24 December at the Edgemead Community Hall.

3. All Star Christmas Market
From 9 to 23 December at 6 Campus Way, Pinehurst Drive, Durbanville.

4. Pinelands Craft & Gift Fair
From 9 to 23 December at Pinelands High School.

5. Simply Gifts Market
From 13 to 23 December at Sans Souci High School, Newlands.

6. South Market
From 14 to 23 December at Cape Academy, Firgrove Way, Constantia.

Christmas Lights

Take the family to see the much anticipated Christmas lights in Adderley Street. The lights will be available for viewing throughout the festive season.

For more activities to do in Cape Town this festive season have a look at our picks for the Top Summer Activities to do in Cape Town.