3 December 2025 @ 9:00 am – 6 December 2025 @ 5:00 pm
Tickets are officially on sale for the Summer in the City Festival 2025, a four-day celebration set to transform Pretoria from 3–6 December. This vibrant event brings together music, art, food, culture, and urban pride — all centred around the iconic Market@TheSheds and the energetic spaces of Pretoria’s CBD.
A City Brought to Life
Summer in the City is more than a festival — it’s a movement to reimagine, revive, and refresh Pretoria. From pop-up markets and free museum access to night-time festivals and creative activations, the event invites residents and visitors to rediscover the capital’s unique heartbeat.
Festival Highlights
Wednesday, 3 December | 18:00–23:00
The Capital’s Year-End Cocktails – 012central
Kick off the festival in style with a glamorous evening of Afro-jazz, soul music, gourmet street food, and crafted cocktails. Hosted with the CSIR ICC, this event is perfect for companies, couples, and groups of friends looking to celebrate the year in an unforgettable setting.
3–6 December | 09:00–17:00
Free Museum Access
Explore Pretoria’s rich cultural and historical treasures with complimentary entry to selected museums. From art to heritage collections, uncover the stories that define South Africa’s capital.
Friday, 5 December
Clean & Bloom Activation + Entrepreneurs Market
Start your Friday by joining the Summer Clean & Bloom activation, contributing to a cleaner, brighter city. Then, from 11:00–17:00, head to 012central for the Local Entrepreneurs Market, showcasing talented artisans, creators, and small businesses shaping Pretoria’s creative economy.
Saturday, 6 December
City Walk | Museum Bus Tour | Best of Market@TheSheds
Begin your morning with the City Property City Walk or the Ditsong Museum Bus Tour (08:30–11:00), then dive into the Best of Market@TheSheds from 11:00 till late. Expect:
- Live music
- A summer beach party
- Fashion and art
- Food and cocktail stalls
- Back-to-back entertainment
End the night with electrifying sets at Gbedu Nights and 012Social, featuring some of Pretoria’s finest DJs.
Celebrate Pretoria — Together
From day to night, the Summer in the City Festival showcases the very best of urban creativity, community spirit, and summer energy. Whether you’re here for the music, the food, the art, or the people — this is your moment to enjoy Pretoria at its brightest.
3–6 December | Pretoria CBD
Don’t miss out — get your tickets now!