Christmas Festival George - Saturday - 25th October, 2025

Christmas Festival George 2025

Venue: George Showgrounds
Dates: 24th to 26th October 2025
Time: 4 PM to 10 PM

After a successful debut at Central Square, Sandton, Johannesburg in 2023, The festival in 2025 is set to be even more spectacular, bringing a wealth of attractions to the city of George.

Join us for South Africa's largest travel light festival, where you'll be captivated by breathtaking displays of light art, cultural expressions, and heritage. Immerse yourself in the magic of this extraordinary lighting festival.

From vibrant light shows to cultural celebrations and stunning illuminated art, the festival offers a sensory delight. As dusk falls, the park transforms into a kaleidoscope of colors, featuring intricate installations and mesmerizing projections that turn everyday spaces into enchanting realms.

This year's theme highlights South Africa's rich heritage and wildlife conservation, using the festive occasion to raise awareness about endangered species that need our protection such as the Rhino and more.

The exhibition will showcase a variety of lighting themes, including wildlife, festive displays, dance floors, prehistoric exhibits, and the Glow Village, complete with interactive lighting props.

With over a million lights illuminating the area, the festival creates a breathtaking wonderland. Attendees can look forward to life-sized lanterns representing various animals, including marine creatures and birds from around the world.

Guests will have the unique opportunity to walk through a giant illuminated shark to enter the exhibition. The festival will also feature glowing statues of prehistoric dinosaurs, majestic lions, zebras, giraffes, polar bears, camels, kangaroos, and more.

Indulge in a variety of delicious food stalls, vibrant markets, and live DJ performances.

Your ticket includes fun activities such as:
1. Jumping castle
2. background music
3. access to markets and food stall area

Additionally, a range of family-friendly paid on activities will be available:
1. Photo booth
2. Glow car rides
3. Electric train rides
4. Pirate Ship ride
5. Tea cup and saucer ride.

Due to limited capacity, tickets are expected to sell out quickly, so we recommend booking in advance to secure your spot and avoid disappointment on the day.

Tickets will open for bookings once the venue is announced.

Guests have the flexibility to tailor their experience according to their budget. Ticket options include Silver, Gold, Diamond and Platinum
A. Silver Ticket
This ticket allows access to one section of your choice, either A, B, C or D.

B. Gold Ticket
With the Gold ticket, you can enjoy two sections of your choice from A to D.

C. Diamond Ticket
The Diamond ticket provides access to three sections.

D. The Platinum Ticket
Provides access to all 4 sections excluding rides and special activities.

Please be aware that the tickets from Silver to Platinum are admission to specific sections only and do not include access to rides.

SILVER TICKET
EARLY BIRD TICKETS (If purchased before 30th March, 2025)
Individual Ticket (Kid or Adult) R50
Family of 4 Ticket (2 kids & 2 adults) R190
Group of 8 Ticket (Mixed Adults and Kids) R360
Group of 16 Ticket (Mixed Adults and Kids) R690

SILVER STANDARD TICKET PRICES (If purchased on or after 30th March, 2025)
Individual Ticket (Kid or Adult) R70
Family of 4 Ticket (2 kids & 2 adults) R220
Group of 8 Ticket (Mixed Adults and Kids) R420
Group of 16 Ticket (Mixed Adults and Kids) R800


GOLD TICKETS
EARLY BIRD GOLD TICKETS (If purchased before 30th March, 2025)
Individual Ticket (Kid or Adult) R95
Family of 4 Ticket (2 kids & 2 adults) R340
Group of 8 Ticket (Mixed Adults and Kids) R600
Group of 16 Ticket (Mixed Adults and Kids) R1040

GOLD TICKET STANDARD TICKET PRICES (If purchased on or after 30th March, 2025)
Individual Ticket (Kid or Adult) R120
Family of 4 Ticket (Mixed Kids and Adults) R400
Group of 8 Ticket (Mixed Adults and Kids) R760
Group of 16 Ticket (Mixed Adults and Kids) R1200


DIAMOND TICKETS
Early Bird Diamond Tickets (Available for bookings made before 30th March, 2025)
Individual Ticket (Kid or Adult) R140
Family Package (2 kids and 2 adults) R500
Group of 8 (a mix of kids and adults) R950
Group of 16 (a mix of kids and adults) R1800

Standard Diamond Tickets (For bookings made on or after 30th March, 2025)
Individual Ticket (Kid or Adult) R190
Family Package (2 kids and 2 adults) R700
Group of 8 (a mix of adults and kids) R1300
Group of 16 (a mix of kids and adults) R2500

*The Diamond Ticket provides access to all three sections, A to C, but does not include rides or special activities.


PLATINUM TICKETS
Early Bird Platinum Tickets (Available for bookings made before 30th March, 2025)
Individual Ticket (Kid or Adult) R190
Family Package (2 kids and 2 adults) R700
Group of 8 (a mix of kids and adults) R1400
Group of 16 (a mix of kids and adults) R2800

Standard Platinum Tickets (For bookings made on or after 30th March, 2025)
Individual Ticket (Kid or Adult) R260
Family Package (2 kids and 2 adults) R940
Group of 8 (a mix of adults and kids) R1850
Group of 16 (a mix of kids and adults) R3800

*The Platinum Ticket provides access to all 4 sections, A to C, but does not include rides or special activities.


Descriptions of the 4 Glow Festival sections.
Section A: Enchanted Wonderland showcases an array of oversized illuminated props and festive photo opportunities.
Section B: Magnificent Lanterns presents a stunning collection of life-sized animal lanterns from various regions around the globe.
Section C: Glow Village Interactive Photo Booth offers a dazzling array of Christmas lights, allowing visitors to capture memorable photos with their own cameras.
Section D: Glow Concert Dance

Experience an extraordinary 30 to 45 minute live dance and music performance by the Glow Fest Dancers, showcasing unique LED-themed costumes inspired by butterflies, creatures, and Astronomy, Watch as they captivate the audience with a blend of various dance styles, including freestyle and afrofusion.

Door Prices
If you book at the door on the day, see prices below.
Silver R100
Gold R200
Diamond R300
Platinum R400

Infants under 8 months can enter for free.
Kids are defined as those aged 14 years and younger.

For more information about the event stay tuned.