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Tickets are now available for Summer in the City Festival 2025!

From 3–6 December, Pretoria comes alive with music, art, food, and creativity that celebrate how summer brings us together.
Join The Capital’s Year-End Cocktails, explore free museums, and take part in the Clean & Bloom activation to help rejuvenate our city.
Discover Christmas gifts at the Entrepreneurs Market, enjoy The City Walk, the Museum Bus Tour and Best of Market@TheSheds - and dance the night away at 012Social and Gbedu Nights.
Let’s reimagine, revive, and refresh Pretoria — together!
3–6 December | Pretoria CBD

Celebrate the energy of Pretoria with Market@TheSheds’ Summer in the City Festival — four days of music, art, culture, and city pride!

Wednesday, 3 December | 18:00–23:00
Kick things off with The Capital’s Year-End Cocktails at 012central. Enjoy live Afro-jazz and soul, gourmet street food, signature drinks, and a showcase of local creativity — the perfect year-end celebration for teams and friends. Hosted with the CSIR ICC, the evening promises to be a perfect fit for couples, companies and friends who want to host a last get-together in style.

3–6 December | 09:00–17:00
Explore the city’s soul with free museum access at selected institutions across Pretoria. Discover art, history, and hidden stories that bring the capital to life.

Friday, 5 December
Join the Summer Clean & Bloom activation where you can, then head to 012central for the Local Entrepreneurs Market at 11:00-17:00 — supporting local makers, artisans, and small businesses shaping the city’s creative economy.

Saturday, 6 December
Start the day with The City Property City Walk or the Ditsong Museum Bus Tour (08:30–11:00). From 11:00 till late, experience The Best of Market@TheSheds — live music, a beach party, cocktails, fashion, food stalls, and art exhibitions. End the night in style with Gbedu Nights and 012Social, featuring Pretoria’s top DJs.