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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