About We Love Summer NYE
We Love Summer NYE 2026 runs 31 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 at The Port, Cape Town, South Africa, programming house, electronic, live music. We Love Summer NYE is a festival celebrating New Year's Eve held at The Port in Cape Town, South Africa, from December 31, 2026, to January 1, 2027. The event features 10 festival brands and 10 stages, each showcasing different musical styles, from house and electronic to live performances. It transforms a container depot into an immersive festival experience, promising a diverse atmosphere that combines various sounds and crowds for a single countdown to the new year.
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- 10 festival brands and 10 stages
- Located at The Port, Cape Town
- Shuttles run between central Cape Town and the venue
- On-site parking available at an additional charge
- Age requirement: 18+
Venue, camping & access
- Venue type
- Urban venue
- Best nearby base
- Cape Town · 1 km · about 2 min
- Camping
- No on-site camping is listed by the organiser.
- Getting to the gates
- Shuttles provided; Uber and ride-sharing encouraged.
How much does We Love Summer NYE cost?
The estimated total trip cost for We Love Summer NYE 2026 from Paris is €1,470. Cinderella compares the real door-to-door cost of going — ticket, travel and a place to sleep — not just the ticket price.
- Cheapest ticket
- €23
- Return transport from Paris
- €1,133
- Stay · 2 nights
- €314
- Total from Paris
- €1,470
Ticket prices come from official sellers and are re-checked weekly; transport and accommodation are quoted for the festival dates from the same rate cards the whole site uses.
Dates & daily line-up
31 Dec – 1 Jan 2027 · 2 days · 73 days to go
- Day 1Thursday 31 December
Line-up for this day not announced yet.
- Day 2Friday 1 January
Line-up for this day not announced yet.
Full line-up
Headliners first, then most booked to least. Each name opens that artist's own page with every festival they play.
The organiser hasn't published the line-up for We Love Summer NYE yet. It appears here — with a page for every artist — as soon as names are confirmed.
Past editions
Recurring calendar slot for the last 3 years — approximate dates, see the organiser for the official archive.
- 2025≈ 31 Dec – 1 Jan 2026
- 2024≈ 31 Dec – 1 Jan 2025
- 2023≈ 31 Dec – 1 Jan 2024
Tickets
Official seller prices, checked weekly — last checked recently
Getting there & staying
Return travel from Paris and 2 nights in Cape Town, priced from the same rate card the whole site uses.
Where to sleep
Whole trip from €1,470 — ticket €23 + travel €1,133 + stay €314.
Prices updated recently
We Love Summer NYE — frequently asked questions
What is We Love Summer NYE?
We Love Summer NYE is a house, electronic, live music festival in Cape Town, South Africa. We Love Summer NYE is a festival celebrating New Year's Eve held at The Port in Cape Town, South Africa, from December 31, 2026, to January 1, 2027. The event features 10 festival brands and 10 stages, each showcasing different musical styles, from house and electronic to live performances. It transforms a container depot into an immersive festival experience, promising a diverse atmosphere that combines various sounds and crowds for a single countdown to the new year.
When is We Love Summer NYE 2026?
We Love Summer NYE 2026 runs 31 Dec – 1 Jan 2027.
Where is We Love Summer NYE 2026 held?
We Love Summer NYE 2026 takes place at The Port, Cape Town, South Africa. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport.
How much does a We Love Summer NYE ticket cost?
Tickets start at €23 with the official seller we track. Prices are re-checked weekly and change as tiers sell out.
How much does it cost to attend We Love Summer NYE 2026 from Paris?
The estimated total trip cost from Paris is €1,470: €23 ticket + €1,133 return transport + €314 accommodation. Cinderella compares the real door-to-door cost, not just the ticket price.
How do I get to We Love Summer NYE?
The cheapest door-to-door option we price from Paris is Flight for €1,133 return, 16h 29m door to door.
What music is played at We Love Summer NYE?
We Love Summer NYE programmes house, electronic, live music.
Where should I stay for We Love Summer NYE 2026?
The cheapest option we price is Hostel / camping at €157 a night for 2 nights in Cape Town, covering the festival nights.
Is We Love Summer NYE 2026 worth going to?
At an estimated €1,470 door-to-door from Paris, We Love Summer NYE is a higher-budget trip in our index. and programmes house, electronic, live music. Regulars come for 10 festival brands and 10 stages.
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