Cape Town Events in December 2009

Are you looking for great Cape Town events in December? Then have a good look at my events calendar and see what’s on in Cape Town this month.

I am sure you will find many exciting events happening in the Mother City in December, you will love to join.

The top event early this month is definitely the Worldcup Final Draw in Cape Town for the Big Event of 2010, the Soccer Worldcup in South Africa. Lots of festivities are planned around the events and many tourists are already in the Mother City to enjoy our splendid summer months.

Then there are many other events you can enjoy while visiting or living in Cape Town.

The choice is big from colorful festivals to top sporting events, like the Volley Ball Challenge at Clifton Beach this month, to the many magical musical and dance shows, like the Cats Musical or the Sleeping Beauty Ballet.

The festive season’s cheerful atmosphere is very much captured by the many outdoors Christmas markets and Christmas concerts . And you will love the great food in season.

Now is the time to go cherry picking and get tasty blueberries and apricots which are in season now too. The fresh local produce will make for a very special and delicious Christmas feast if you are used to celebrating the holidays in the colder climates.

Enjoy the great Cape Town events in December, visit the beautiful beaches and the fabulous Cape Winelands and have a Very Merry Christmas in Cape Town.

Here are some of the best Cape Town events in December 2009.

Cape Town Event Calendar December 2009

• Cape Town, Artscape Theatre: Cats. Until January 10, 2009. The popular Andrew Lloyd Webber "Cats" musical in Cape Town. Tickets: From R 150. More info.

• Cape Town, New Space Theatre: The Night Before Christmas. Until December 24, 2009. Tickets: Popular and magical musical for the whole family with daytime performances. Tickets: R60.

• Cape Town, Baxter Theatre: Three Wiser Men. Until January 9, 2010. Tickets: From R75. More info.

• Cape Town, Grand West: The ABBA Show. December 2, 2009. One night only in the Grand Arena in Cape Town, this popular show was performed all over the world and is a wonderful tribute to the great Swedish band. Tickets: R220

• Cape Town, New Space Theatre: Mile High. December 2, 2009 until January 9, 2010. Musical Comedy Revue with Cathy Specific. Tickets: From R100.

• Stellenbosch, Spier Wine Estate. Festival of White Lights December 4, 2009. Stunning displays of artistic talents and performances. Tickets: R100/R60 for children under 12.

• Cape Town, On Broadway: 3 TONS OF FUN in SINGLE LADIES. December 3 – 31, 2009. Musical Show with lots of high energy hit songs, lots of fun and great constumes. Tickets R95.

• Cape Town, CTICC: Cape Town Worldcup Draw. December 4, 2009 at 5pm GMT. With the big Worldcup Draw party going on all over town, main party mile will be in Long Street with top South African music acts like Jimmy Dludlu and Freshly Ground.

• Bellville Velodrome: Homecoming Music Festival, December 5, 2009. With popular stars like Musiq Soul Child and Malaika. Tickets: From R195

• Cape Town:Emzantsi Festival. December 5, 2009. Celebrating people and cultures at the Southern Cape Peninsula. Parade at Kommetjie Road at 10am with Party at Sun Valley Mall from 12pm. More info.

• Franschhoek: Cap Classique and Champagne Festival. December 4 – 6, 2009. Champagne, Strawberries, Oysters, what could you wish for more;). Tickets for champagne tasting sessions R150. More info.

• Hout Bay: Harbour Festival. December 11 - 13, 2009. Enjoy great seafood at the local restaurants, the beautiful beach and boat rides, carnival style festivities in Hout Bay. More info about Hout Bay.

• Paarl: SA Open ChampionshipsDecember 17 – 20, 2009. Second oldest golf championships worldwide. Pearl Valley Golf Estates. Tickets: R250. More info.

• Cape Town, Clifton Beach: Vodacom Volleyball Challenge. December 22, 2009. Join the crowds at this Splendid Cape Town beach which was voted one of Cape Town’s Blue Flag Beaches.

• Cape Town, Artscape Theatre: Sleeping Beauty. December 18, 2009 – January 10, 2009. Popular Tchaikovsky ballet performed by Cape Town City Ballet. Tickets: From R70. More info.

• Cape Town, Woodstock: Mother City Queer Project (MCQP). December 19, 2009 at the Old Biscuit Mill. Party with this year’s theme: Toolbox Project. Tickets from R220.

• Cape Town, CBD: Christmas Celebrations. Festival Eucharist of Christmas Day. December 25, 2009. With Orchestra performing the Missa Brevis in F major by Mozart. St Georges Cathedral at 10am.

• Cape Town, Sea Point: Festival of the Chariot. December 26, 2009. East meets West in this exotic festival. Watch the colorful floats parade in Sea Point Civic Hall departing from 12.30pm.

• Cape Town, Kirstenbosch Gardens: New Year’s Eve Concert, December 31, 2009. The place to welcome the new year in Cape Town. Tickets: R200. More info.

Cape Town Events in December: Christmas Markets

Go to Cape Town Christmas markets

Cape Town Events in December: Christmas Concerts

Go to Christmas Concerts and Carols by Candlelight Concerts

More Cape Town Events in December

- not only for the expat communities -

• Cape Town, Alliance Francaise: 50th Anniversary of the Alliance Francaise of Cape Town. December 11, 2009. Live Show with Dinner. Tickets: R200. More info.

• Cape Town, City Bowl: La Casa Spanish Musical Morning at Que Pasa Salsa School in 15 Caledon Street. December 12, 2009. With lesson notes and light snack. Booking: R150 (3hr class)

• Cape Town, Italian Club: New Years Dance. December 31, 2009. Contact the club for more info.

Cape Town Events in December for Kids

School Holiday Activities and Events

The best Cape Town Kids Events: holiday activities, holiday camps and workshops.

Do you know any other Cape Town events in December which I should add here?

Please contact me and share your info. Other expatriates in Cape Town will be grateful to hear a lecture, see a play or listen to music from their home countries too. Thanks a lot for your help:)

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More info on events in Cape Town in December can be found on the Computicket website: www.computicket.com, where you can find more info on location and pricing and can make your bookings.

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