The date for the 2026 Festive Lights Switch-On has been announced. Image: City of Cape TownOne of Cape Town’s most beloved annual traditions is making its return, with the City confirming that the 2026 Festive Lights Switch-On will take place this November. ADVERTISEMENTCape Town’s biggest free open-air concertThe Festive Lights Switch-On has become one of the city’s biggest annual attractions, bringing together residents and visitors for an evening of live entertainment before the official illumination of the festive lights. The celebrations will culminate in the switch-on of the iconic festive lights along Adderley Street and Darling Street. The return of the popular Festive Lights Switch-On Dance Challenge.