This festive season, Time Out Cape Town is unwrapping the best of the Mother City all December long.
To celebrate in true festive style, we’re launching our very first Christmas Advent Calendar - a daily digital countdown packed with incredible attractions, experiences and surprises from across Cape Town.
Unwrapping Festive Joy
Cape Town shines its brightest during the festive season, and we want our community to feel that magic. The Advent Calendar isn’t just a countdown; it’s a celebration of the people, places and experiences that make the Mother City the ultimate year-end destination.
Keep an eye on our social channels, where we'll reveal a new attraction or experience every day, right up until 24 December.
And because the season is all about the joy of giving, we’re turning the celebration up a notch with a few surprise giveaways up for grabs.
How to Enter: Simple and fun!
- Sign up for Time Out's free newsletter.
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- Comment Subscribed to confirm your entry.
Each day’s post counts as a fresh chance to win - so share the excitement with us throughout December and check back daily to see how you can amplify the sound of your Summer.
Please note: This competition is open to South Africans only, and you have to be 18 or older to enter. Competition T&Cs apply.
20 Days to Christmas: Boulders Beach + Surprise giveaway!
Today we’re showcasing Boulders Beach and its famous residents, the African Penguin - but with a surprise "Monster" giveaway.
At Boulders Beach, white sand and turquoise water meet one of Cape Town’s cutest attractions: the African penguin colony. Wander the boardwalks or swim in the sheltered coves, but just remember these African penguins are an endangered species and run the show in their wild habitat.
Win with Time Out Cape Town 🎉: This week's prize includes a Monster Superstar S110 speaker valued at R899! Check out the full Monster product range here. They make great Christmas presents! And keep your eyes peeled to our socials to see what prizes we're unboxing next!
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21 Days to Christmas: Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Kirstenbosch is where indigenous fynbos and flora meet the grandeur of Table Mountain. Stroll the tree-top canopy walkway known as the Boomslang, picnic on the lawns or plan a visit around the iconic Summer Sunset Concerts. It’s the perfect breath of nature during the festive rush.
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22 Days to Christmas: Robben Island Museum
As a poignant UNESCO World Heritage Site, Robben Island, stands as a landmark in our country’s history. Freedom fighter Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of his 27-year imprisonment on the island. Despite its painful history, it now stands as a powerful reminder of South Africa’s past and the progress the country has made.
Experience guided tours of the Robben Island Museum, with a 30-minute ferry ride (weather-dependent) to the island departing from the V&A Waterfront, to gain a deeper understanding of the Apartheid-era struggle heroes who paved the way to our democratic freedom.
@timeoutcapetown 22 Days to Christmas: Robben Island Museum As a poignant UNESCO World Heritage Site, Robben Island stands as a landmark in our country's history. Freedom fighter Nelson Mandela spent 18 years of his 27-year imprisonment on the island. Despite its painful history, it now stands as a powerful reminder of South Africa’s past and the progress the country has made. Experience guided tours of the Robben Island Museum, with a 30-minute ferry ride (weather-dependent) to the island departing from the V&A Waterfront, to gain a deeper understanding of the Apartheid-era struggle heroes who paved the way to our democratic freedom. PRIZES UP FOR GRABS WITH TIME OUT CAPE TOWN! (prize emoji) Get a head start on our upcoming prize reveals by subscribing to our newsletter. Visit the link in our bio or send us a DM. We are unveiling a Christmas Advent Calendar packed with sparkling giveaways. Follow our social channels for entry details and a first look at the festive surprises ready to be unwrapped. #TimeOutCapeTownChristmasAdventCalendar #explorecapetown #traveltocapetown #thingstodoincapetown ♬ Christmas song "Jingle Bell" - 3KTrack
23 Days to Christmas: The V&A Waterfront
The V&A Waterfront sets an incredible cosmopolitan scene for things to see, do and experience at the edge of South Africa's oldest working harbour. It is our most visited tourist attraction, offering festive pop-up entertainment and events over the summer. It's also a real shopper's delight, featuring over 80 restaurants - including the Time Out Market Cape Town - and more than 450 shops for those who want anything from artisanal craft creations, all the way through to lux designer labels like Gucci or Louis Vuitton.
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24 Days to Christmas: Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
This is more than just a scenic ride! Come explore one of the Seven Wonders of the World with Table Mountain Aerial Cableway. Capetonians are known to use the mountain as key landmark, wherever they're going - when it's this beautiful, can you blame us.
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Are you ready to unwrap a new Christmas surprise every single day? Head over to our social media channels to follow Time Out Cape Town on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. And don't forget to sign up to Time Out's free newsletter for expert recommendations on new things to do, see, eat and drink in the Mother City.