Christmas in July at The Wild Fig

Christmas in july at the wild fig

24 July 2026 – 26 July 2026

Annual
A festive three-day Christmas in July celebration featuring a night market, winter wine festival and traditional Sunday roast.

Key Details:

Trading Hours: Friday: 6pm–9pm | Saturday: Market 10pm–4pm; Wine Festival 12pm-4pm | Sunday: 12pm-5pm
Entry: Market entry is free. Wine Festival: R150/pp. Sunday Roast: R295pp
Location: The Wild Fig Restaurant, Mowbray, Cape Town
Good To Know: Family Friendly, Indoor / Covered

About This Market

Celebrate Christmas in the heart of winter with a festive three-day programme at The Wild Fig Restaurant in Mowbray. Each day offers a different experience, from a lively evening market and wine tastings to a traditional Sunday roast.

Friday | Festive Night Market

Friday evening sets the festive mood with a Christmas Eve Night Market featuring live music by Adamu, festive décor, glühwein, brandy tastings and a covered market filled with local traders. With heaters and an additional Bedouin tent, it’s an inviting way to spend a winter evening, and entry is free.

Saturday | Winter Wine Festival + Market

Saturday is dedicated to wine lovers, with more than 40 wines available for tasting alongside beer tastings, cocktails and other seasonal drinks. Visitors can also browse the covered winter market and enjoy glühwein and other winter warmers in a relaxed setting. Wine tasting tickets are R150 per person. Entry to the market is free.

Sunday | Christmas Sunday Roast

Sunday’s traditional Christmas roast provides a fitting finale to the celebrations. The two-course menu includes roast gammon, roast lamb with all the festive trimmings, followed by warm malva pudding for dessert. The meal is R295 per person and advance booking is essential.

Together, the three events create a relaxed Christmas in July celebration where visitors can enjoy good food, fine wine, live entertainment and a welcoming winter atmosphere over the course of the weekend.

📅 Dates: 24 to 26 July 2026
🕘 Hours: Friday: 6pm–9pm | Saturday: Market 10pm–4pm; Wine Festival 12pm-4pm | Sunday: 12pm-5pm
📍 Venue: The Wild Fig Restaurant, Mowbray, Cape Town
☎️ Bookings: Sunday Roast bookings essential. Wine Festival tickets available via Quicket.

🎟️ Entry:
FRIDAY: Night Market – Free
SATURDAY: Winter Wine Festival – R150 pp / Market entry is free.
SUNDAY: Sunday Roast – R295 pp (booking essential)

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