Spring and summer mark the best time to experience Stellenbosch, and the much-loved open-air Street Soirées are back. Organised by Stellenbosch Wine Routes, these relaxed evening events offer a snapshot of winelands living in a casual cocktail-style setting.
Guests enjoy top local wines, street food, and live music while mingling under Stellenbosch’s iconic oak trees.
A highlight of the winelands calendar
“The Stellenbosch Street Soirées have become one of the most highly anticipated fixtures of the winelands calendar,” says Elmarie Rabe, manager of Stellenbosch Wine Routes. “It’s not only a way to be immersed in the wine and food traditions of Stellenbosch, but many people also use it as a prelude to a night out.”
With its long-standing reputation for wine, food, and culture, Stellenbosch remains one of South Africa’s most sought-after lifestyle destinations. During the warmer months, its cafés, wine bars, and estate restaurants come alive, making Street Soirées a seasonal favourite.
What to expect on the night
For each event, a section of Drostdy Street is closed to traffic and transformed into a social hub. For two hours, the street hosts:
• Comfortable seating pods
• Wine stalls showcasing a wide range of Stellenbosch producers
• Street food vendors offering diverse flavours
• Live music performances
The setting, combined with early-evening winelands weather, creates a relaxed and sociable atmosphere that keeps tickets in high demand.
2025/26 Stellenbosch Street Soirées dates
• 29 October
• 12 and 26 November
• 10 December
• 14 and 28 January
• 11 and 25 February
• 11 and 25 March
Event details
• Time: 18:00 to 20:00
• Location: Drostdy Street, Stellenbosch
• Cost: R250 per person
• Includes: Branded tasting glass and 10 wine tasting tokens
• Tickets: https://plankton.mobi/
Street food is available for purchase, and each event includes a premium wine tasting as part of the token allocation.
How to book and find out more
Tickets for each two-hour soirée sell out quickly, despite the extended season. Early booking is recommended via https://plankton.mobi/.
For more information, email info@wineroute.co.za or call 021 886 4310. Learn more about Stellenbosch’s food, wine, history, and culture at www.wineroute.co.za or www.visitstellenbosch.org. Follow @stellwineroute on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
