Cape Town
Electric Vines Music Festival
Pack a tent, grab your friends and head to the Arabella Wine Estate. Here you’ll be treated to performances from GoodLuck, Jeremy Loops and Gangs Of Ballet. December 30 to January 1, tickets from R500, Electricvines.co.za
Durban
Ballito NYE Street Party
The biggest party on the East Coast is celebrating its tenth anniversary and will feature Denmark’s DJ GlowInTheDark. December 31, from R300, Newyearsevesa.co.za/ballito
Cape Town
DStv Delicious Festival
International headliners The Brand New Heavies (pictured) and Soul II Soul will be performing alongside Jeremy Loops, MiCasa and The Soil at Hamilton’s Rugby Club in Greenpoint. December 28, from R450, Computicket.co.za
Cape Town
Shimmy Beach New Year’s Party
Even though almost every night at the recently revamped Shimmy Beach has been killer so far, their New Year’s party promises to end the year off the right way. Think hot DJs, hot barmen and even hotter fireworks. December 31, from R850, Computicket.co.za
Zimbabwe
The Vic Falls Carnival
No matter how you make your way across the border, fun will most definitely be had as Beatenberg, Toby2Shoes, Oliver Mtukudzi and Goldfish entertain you. December 29 to 31, packages from R2 640, Nutickets.co.za
Drakensberg
Smoking Dragon New Year’s Festival
Bringing Durban and Jozi together, the Amphitheatre Backpackers in the Underberg offers up an epic party opportunity with BCUC, Shadowclub and The Brother Moves On. December 30 to January 1, from R300, Smokingdragon.co.za
Cape Town
Save The Rhino New Year’s Bash
You’ll be doing good while having a good time, and if that’s not the best way to start the New Year, we don’t know what is. Head to Woodbridge Island in Milnerton to party with your hosts for the night, Prime Circle. December 31, from R2 000, Computicket.co.za
Pretoria
#PumaHappyHolidays Tour
After making their way up and down the coast, Desmond & The Tutus, Run Jump Fly Creations (pictured), Matthew Mole and Not Bad DJs will be making their way to the capital city to see in the new year at Arcade Empire. December 31, R60, Pumahappyholiday.co.za
Joburg
Beefcakes Drag Extravaganza
No matter what anyone tells you, Jozi is a jol over the holidays. We suggest you make your way to Illovo’s burger heaven for a dragtastic meal and your very own bottle of bubbles. December 31, from R595, Beefcakes.co.za
Joburg
In Search Of Sunrise
If you’re in the City Of Gold this festive season, head to The Sands, Sandton, and dance your way into 2015 with international DJ Richard Durand, and local lovelies like Euphonik and Roger Goode. December 31, from R350, Thesands.nutickets.co.za