Cape Town Events in December 2011
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 choice varies from colorful South African summer festivals to fun sporting events or the annual Wavescape Film Festival to the many magical musical and dance shows, like the "Phantom of the Opera" or "Coppelia".

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. In December you can enjoy a great day out in the countryside to do some
cherry picking
or for joining in the apricot harvest and get tasty cherries and apricots or pick blueberries 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 2011.
Cape Town Event Calendar December 2011
• Cape Town, CTICC: World Aids Day Gala Concert. December 1, 2011. Pop and Classical concert with orchestra and stunning voices. Tickets: R120. Book at Computicket.• Cape Town, Artscape Theatre: The Phantom of the Opera. Until January 15, 2011. The longest running broadway musical can be seen now in Cape Town during the festive season. Tickets: From R125.
More info.
• Cape Town:eMzantsi Festival. December 3, 2011. Celebrating people and cultures at the Southern Cape Peninsula. Carnival Parade at Ou Kaapse Weg, Fishhoek between 10am and 3pm.
• Franschhoek: Cap Classique and Champagne Festival. December 2 – 4, 2011. Champagne, Strawberries, Oysters, what could you wish for more;). Tickets for champagne tasting sessions R180.
More info.
• Cape Town, Clifton 4th Beach: Wavescape Film Festival on Big Screen. December 9, 2011. Join the crowds at this Splendid Cape Town beach which was voted one of
Cape Town’s Blue Flag Beaches.
• Cape Town, Artscape Theatre: Coppelia. December 16 - 24, 2011. Popular ballet performed by Cape Town City Ballet. Tickets: From R100.
More info.
• Cape Town, Woodstock: Mother City Queer Project (MCQP). December 18, 2011 at the Cape Town International Convention Center CTICC. Party with this year’s theme: Maid in China. Tickets from R220.
More info.
• Cape Town, CBD: Christmas Celebrations. Festival Eucharist of Christmas Day. December 25, 2011. With Orchestra performing the Mass in G by Franz Schubert. St Georges Cathedral at 10am. • Cape Town, Sea Point: Festival of the Chariot. December 26, 2011. East meets West in this exotic festival. Watch the colorful floats parade in Sea Point Civic Hall departing from 12.30pm. TBC. • Cape Town, Kirstenbosch Gardens: New Year’s Eve Concert, December 31, 2011. The place to welcome the new year in Cape Town. Tickets: R250.
More great NYE parties and events to welcome the new year 2012
Cape Town Events in December: Christmas Markets
There are many Christmas markets in and around Cape Town during the festive season. Go and experience some of the best craft markets in town.
Go to Cape Town Christmas markets
Cape Town Events in December: Christmas Concerts
Find out more about the finest Christmas Concerts in Cape Town here.
Go to Christmas Concerts and Carols by Candlelight Concerts
More Cape Town Events in December
- not only for the expat communities -
• Cape Town, Ecole Francaise: French Christmas Market. December 3, 2011. 101 Hope Street, 9.30h - 16h.
• Cape Town, Italian Club: New Years Eve Dance. December 31, 2011. Contact the club for
more info.
Cape Town Events in December for Kids
School Holiday Activities and Events
As there are many Cape Town events in December happening for kids during the South African summer school holidays, please check here for
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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