In addition to the glittering light display, Melrose Arch is pulling out all the stops with a busy programme of festive events this season.
Here's the line-up:
Fri, Nov 15 – Celebrate the season as Destination Christmas enlivens upper High Street with the luminous launch of its annual Christmas lights at Melrose Arch.Wed, Nov 20 – Fri, Dec 20 – Take a sip with Johnnie Walker Blue Label during the chalet pop-up experience at the Square.
Sat, Nov 23 – Warm up your vocal cords and join Carols on the Piazza at Melrose Arch from 18:30 – 20:00. Enjoy Christmas classics with the globally acclaimed Mzansi Youth Choir under Joburg’s largest festive light display.
Proceeds support the South African Guide Dogs Association and Cornelle Leach’s vision restoration journey. Celebrate the season with music, lights, and the joy of giving back. Tickets are R200 per person and you can book tickets here.
Tue, Nov 26 – Sat, Nov 30 – Get your Christmas shopping list ready! The Christmas Market at the Piazza is gearing up to deliver an unforgettable festive shopping experience just for you. With 40 stalls filled with unique gifts, delicious treats, and lively entertainment, it's the perfect place to embrace the (early) holiday spirit.
Fri, Dec 6 – Tue, Dec 31 – Enjoy sweets and treats while you stroll along upper High Street, whether you are a child or just a kid at heart. Open from 18:30 – 22:00, you can enjoy candy floss, Paul's Homemade Ice Cream, popcorn, and food truck offerings from MiHa, Yummilicious, and Filthy Moustache, among other dining delights. There will also be fun activities for the kids.
Wed, Dec 11 – Mon, Dec 23 – Missed the Christmas markets? Not to worry – visit Melrose Arch's Retail Galleria for more shopping and ideas on luxury Christmas gifts.
Fri, Dec 13 – Mon, Dec 16 – Experience more festive magic at Retail Galleria with another Christmas market.
Fri, Dec 13 – Sun, Dec 15 and Fri, Dec 20 – Sun, Dec 22 – Parents! From 18:30 – 20:00, look out for the roaming Santa around the Piazza, High Street, and the corner of Slip and Cross streets, who will be handing out sweets to the kiddies.
Fri, Dec 13 – The Jeppe Pipe Band will fill the air with the sound of bagpipes and drums during their performance under the twinkling Christmas lights at Melrose Arch from 19:00 – 19:45, around the Piazza, High Street, and the corner of Slip and Cross streets.
Fri, Dec 20 – Sun, Dec 22 and Fri, Dec 27 – Sun, Dec 29 from 18:30 – 20:30 – The kids will love this chance to get their faces painted and meet Destination Christmas characters, including Santa Claus, a snowman, and the elves, who will all be wandering around the precinct for pictures with kids and parents.
