Secrets of Summer New Year’s Eve, Cape Town
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Wed Dec 31, 14:00 - Thu Jan 1, 04:00
Black River Park Sports Complex (Opposite Amazon)
ABOUT
South Africa’s Biggest New Year’s Eve Music Festival Returns
Cape Town, the wait is over. Secrets NYE 2025 is locked in for 31 December — and this year, we’re taking things to insane new heights.
We’re building South Africa’s first-ever 180° main stage, stretching a wild 80 metres wide, designed to wrap the crowd in a fully immersive audio-visual experience. Expect LED arenas, cinematic soundscapes, and sky-level energy like you’ve never seen.
The Experience
We’re throwing down with an all-star lineup featuring global legends, South Africa’s finest talent, and surprise guests ready to shut the year down in unforgettable style — all set against a massive festival playground, complete with 3 Dance floors, a vibrant Food Village, an electrifying 6D visual experience, mind-bending lighting shows, and fully immersive, curated zones crafted to ignite the senses and leave you in absolute awe - Plus, we’re doubling the VIP game!
Ticket Options
General Access
Access The Main Stage, Food Village and All general festival zones
VIP Village Access
The exclusive VIP Village Tticket gives you access to a dedicated VIP stage, a private bar and dance floor, a hightened, curated space away from the main crowd — includes full access to all General Areas. Designed for comfort, vibes, and a premium party energy.
Backstage VVIP (Includes all drinks)
Access an exclusive on-main-stage Boiler Room-style platform right beside the artists. Enjoy unlimited drinks (7 PM–11 PM), private backstage bars, VVIP restrooms, fast-track entry, and full access to the VIP Village and General areas. Plus, unwind in the Artists Meet & Greet VVIP Lounge, offering uninterrupted views of the main stage and the entire festival grounds. This exclusive area promises an unparalleled experience, offering more space than ever before.
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Score an incredible pre-season discounted ticket (regular pricing goes live soon)
31 December 2025, Cape Town
Black River Park Sports Field, 2 Fir Street, Observatory
This isn’t just NYE.
It’s Secrets — and it’s the night the country talks about all year.
The Venue:
Located just 5 minutes from the CBD, Black River Park Sports Field, Fir Street, Observatory (the same venue as our 2022 & 2024 NYE edition, opposite Amazon) is the perfect setting for this year’s celebration. Spanning over 25,000 square meters of lush greenery, this stunning venue offers an incredible setup with less traffic and an easy-to-navigate layout, making it ideal for our New Year’s Eve Countdown.
Further to our Mega General Areas, our VIP Village, covering 7,000 square meters, is crafted for a truly premium experience.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
• Age Requirement: 18+ (ID to be presented on request)
• No Alcohol: No outside alcohol or liquids allowed inside.
• No Dangerous Objects or Illegal Substances
• Re-entry: Full security and ticket check required.
• Parking: Our parking area features manned security, increasing the safety of your vehicle. Please note that a parking levy applies. For added convenience, we also offer designated Uber and drop-off zones located outside the venue, providing easy and efficient access.
• Assumption of Risk: Attendees acknowledge and understand that they are attending the event on their own risk. This includes risk of loss, theft, or damage to personal property, or personal injury, including death.
• Disclaimer of Liability: Secrets of Summer, the venue, its employees, volunteers, contracted workers, partners, sponsors, and brand / product affiliates, are not responsible for any loss, theft, damage to personal property, personal injury or death that may occur at the event. By entering the festival, attendees waive any claims for liability against the event organizers, and their respective affiliates, officers, directors, employees, volunteers and contracted workers.
• Media Release: By entering the festival grounds, you grant the festival permission to capture videos and photos of you during the event. These media assets may be used for post-event marketing purposes to promote future events and showcase the festival experience.
• Emergency Situations: In the event of an emergency we have dedicated medical teams stationed throughout the festival grounds to provide immediate assistance if needed. Additionally, a team of security officials is present to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees.
• Altering of event Schedule: We reserve the right to alter, modify, or change the event program at its discretion.
• Right of Admission Reserved
TICKET REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS
• Buying on platforms other than Quicket: We strongly recommend to only purchase your tickets on Quicket's website.
• Agreement to Event Rules: By purchasing a ticket, you agree to comply with all event rules and understand that the event organizer may change these rules at their discretion.
• Ticket Transfer: If you choose to transfer your ticket to someone else, it is your responsibility to ensure the ticket is transferred to the new holder's name. This can be done through a direct transfer from your Quicket.co.za account. If the new ticket holder doesn't have a Quicket account, one will be created for them when the transfer is executed. Please note that the organizers are not responsible for losses or fraudulent transactions between third parties.
• Ticket Resale: If you can no longer attend the event or wish to sell your ticket, you may do so.
• Non-Refundable Policy: All tickets purchased for the event are non-refundable. In the event you are unable to attend or choose not to attend the event for any reason, you will not be eligible for a refund, you may however gift or sell your ticket to someone else.