January 2025
Get ready for a year packed with unforgettable experiences! From world-class wine and food celebrations to music, adventure, sport, and culture, Stellenbosch’s 2025 events calendar is bursting with must-attend festivals. Whether planning a weekend getaway or a longer stay, these events are the perfect excuse to visit, sip, savour, and explore the best of the Winelands. Make a note, mark your calendar, and plan your trips around these unmissable Stellenbosch moments!
Stellenbosch Street Soirees
Get ready to sip, savour, and sway under the oak trees on Drostdy Street!
Our Soirée season is here, bringing all the vibrant energy you love—wine tastings, mouth-watering food, and live music to keep you grooving.
Time: 18:00-20:00
Location: Drostdy Street, Stellenbosch
Cost: R220pp (Includes a glass + 10 wine tasting tokens)
Tickets: Grab your tickets for the upcoming events here.
What to expect:
- Wine tasting with 10 tokens, including a special tasting of premium wines.
- A branded Stellenbosch Wine Glass.
- Delicious street food to pair with your sips.
- A vibrant atmosphere with live music and good times guaranteed!
Wine Town Stellenbosch
The historic town, and spiritual heartland of South African wine, comes alive with a programme of events to suit all ages and levels of food-and-wine interest. From varietal deep-dives and presentations on farming techniques to laid-back lunches and off-the-charts dinners; from grand social gatherings to intimate assemblies – it’s all on offer, backed by Stellenbosch’s unique heritage of wine and culinary excellence.
From 26 July to 3 August, Wine Town Stellenbosch offers unparalleled access to the country’s top wine estates and wines. Events are hosted on farms and along the famous tree-lined avenues of the City of Oaks, building up to the Stellenbosch Wine Festival on the weekend of Friday 1 and Saturday 2 August.
Make sure to keep an eye on Stellenbosch Wine Routes for updates and news.
Garden Town Stellenbosch
Immerse yourself in a world of botanical beauty, from exclusive gardens to symphonies under the stars at Garden Town Classics.
Garden Town Stellenbosch, one of South Africa’s most anticipated garden and lifestyle celebrations, is set to enchant visitors from 31 October to 9 November 2024. This ten-day extravaganza promises a captivating blend of horticultural splendour, cultural richness, and community spirit, all wrapped up in Stellenbosch’s warm hospitality.
Key features of the festival include:
Private Gardens: Explore exclusive gardens that offer unique insights into personal horticultural creativity and design.
Public Gardens: Showcasing diverse plant collections, innovative landscaping techniques, and sustainable gardening practices, these spaces provide inspiration for both seasoned gardeners and newcomers alike.
Workshops, Talks, and Tours: A comprehensive programme of educational sessions led by industry experts covering topics from sustainable gardening to landscape design.
Flower Parade: A vibrant celebration on 4 November, where local harvest and creativity take centre stage in a colourful community display.
Garden Town Classics: An open-air musical extravaganza under the stars.
Middedorp Activations: The heart of Stellenbosch will come alive with floral installations, pop-up gardens, and interactive displays, transforming the town centre into a walkable garden experience.
Make sure to stay tuned for more news as Stellenbosch gears up for another spectacular year of events!
