Jazzwrld & Thukuthela, Nasty C and more to kick off Cape Town's Festive Lights Switch-On event
Adderley Street prepares for over 100,000 music lovers as Nasty C headlines the Mother City's annual holiday celebration.
The City of Cape Town has officially unveiled the artist lineup for the historic Festive Lights Switch-On 2026, and SA Hip Hop royalty is leading the charge. Multi-platinum superstar Nasty C will headline the event, joined on the grand stage by rising powerhouses Jazzwrld and Thukuthela.
Drawing an estimated crowd of over one hundred thousand people into the heart of the city center, the Festive Lights Switch-On has stood for over five decades as the signature start to the Cape Town holiday season. The free outdoor concert brings together families from all corners of the metropolitan area for an evening of music, street food, and community celebration.
Nasty C, whose high-energy live shows and international catalog have made him one of Africa's most formidable live performers, is preparing a specialized set featuring full live instrumentation alongside his trademark rap clinic.
With local businesses along Adderley and Strand streets preparing for record foot traffic, the Mother City is ready to welcome the summer in unforgettable fashion.
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