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Dive into Durban’s Summer Delights
Durban Botanical Gardens Trail of Lights — 6 December 2024 – 3 January 2025 — Durban Botanical Gardens
Established in 1849,The Durban Botanical Gardens are always beautiful even on an ordinary day, but at night, in December
... they are extraordinary! The Botanical Ganrdens celebrate the 8th year of Trail of Lights, and the 175th year of the Durban Botanic Gardens. Be awed with light dis- plays and enjoy live entertainment and food stalls. Book tickets via Webtickets.
Puss in Boots — 5 December 2024 – 12 January 2025 — Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre
Every year, the pantomime delights children and adults alike.The Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre presents Steven Stead’s boisterous panto “Puss in Boots”. Set on an enchanted Caribbean Island, this show features colour- ful sets, witty script and lively music. Book via Webtickets.
Anywhere Festival — 14 December — Moses Mabhida People’s Park
Can you believe that it is Season 6 this year? Anywhere InYour City is a leading entertainment company hosting Afrohouse music events across African cities.They de- liver music, dancing, and magic. Book tickets via Webtickets.
Ultimate Retro Party 80s and 90s Dance Festival — 21 December 2024 — The Globe at Suncoast
Dust off your dancing shoes and get ready to party like its 1980! Enjoy the greatest hits from the 80s and 90s at Tsogo Globe
at Suncoast. Some of the top DJs, live bands, and artists in South Africa are scheduled
to perform at this family-friendly festival. Dress code:Anything Neon or Glitzy.Tick- ets Ticketpro or Spar Supermarkets.
Hunters Paradise Beach Club — 23 December 2024 – 1 January 2025 — Ushaka Beach Durban
Fancy an ultimate luxury beachside party experience? Hunters Paradise Beach Club is an exclusive, multi-day event, featuring the best DJs the country has to offer, fabu- lous food refreshing drinks.
Durban Underground — 25 De- cember 2024 — Beachwood Coun- try Club
The eThekwini social calendar would not be complete without Durban Underground. Every year, the elite and partygoers of Durban enjoy exclusive, top-notch enter- tainment at this well-known event.
Fact Durban Rocks — Moses Mabhida People’s Park — 31 De- cember
No New Year’s plans yet? Rock into 2025 with some of the best and biggest artists. Enjoy midnight fireworks, two stages and over 100 metres of bar and food stalls. Celebrate New Year’s and 30 years of democracy.
“Date Night” Musical Comedy Cabaret — 19–31 December — Northlands Bowling Club, Rhum- below Theatre
The Rhumbelow Theatre present a hilari- ous musical comedy cabaret by Aaron McIl- roy and Lisa Bobbert, called “Date Night”.A night of great fun for couples and friends.
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