Cape Town is preparing for two days of electrifying live performances as Robbie Williams and Green Day headline the second edition of Calabash South Africa on 22 and 23 January 2025, Cape {town} Etc reports.
Held at the iconic DHL Stadium, the festival promises an unforgettable celebration of global music talent, bringing some of the world’s biggest names to the Mother City.
The festival kicks off today, 22 January 2025, with Robbie Williams headlining.
As a result of the event, several roads in and around the Green Point Precinct will be closed, resulting in traffic congestion.
Residents and motorists are advised that the following roads will be closed from 6am until 12am on both 22 and 23 January:
- Fritz Sonnenberg Road (between Beach Road / Bay Road and Granger Bay Boulevard)
- Vlei Road (between Helen Suzman Boulevard and Fritz Sonnenberg Road)
At the Civic Centre, the City will open its parking bays for ticketed concert-goers on a first-come, first-served basis.
The parking areas are accessible from Hertzog Boulevard incoming and on Civic Road.
Additionally, Calabash South Africa ticket holders can get a free bus from the Civic Centre and Thibault Square to DHL Stadium on Wednesday and Thursday.
Concert-goers are encouraged to make use of the park and ride service; tickets are to be purchased via Ticketmaster.
Park and Ride services will be available from Stellenbosch, Table Bay Mall, Somerset Mall, Canal Walk and Tygervalley Shopping Centre.
Limited parking is available at DHL Stadium; parking tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster for those opting to drive.
Drop-off and pick-up points for Uber and e-hailing services are available at DHL Stadium P13.
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