10 of South Africa’s hottest New Year’s Eve parties 2011

Posted on 7 December 2011

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




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