Summer is here, and J-Bay is buzzing. Explore our December events calendar for live entertainment, markets, family fun and festive celebrations across Jeffreys Bay, with posters, dates and everything you need to plan your holiday.
Kersmark – NG Gemeente Jeffreysbaai
2 – 5 December 2026 | Jeffreys Bay
The festive season is almost here, and NG Gemeente Jeffreysbaai’s popular Christmas Market is back! We warmly invite exhibitors and entrepreneurs to be part of this special event.
Do you have handmade products, delicious food, beautiful art, unique clothing, or other special items to sell? Our Christmas Market is the perfect platform to showcase your business and reach new customers, right in time for the festive season when people are looking for special gifts and Christmas cheer.
Market Details
| Dates | 2 – 5 December 2026 |
| Hosted by | NG Gemeente Jeffreysbaai |
| Exhibitors | Handmade goods, food, art, clothing & unique gifts |
| Enquiries | Lynette – 082 414 6444 |
We look forward to creating an unforgettable Christmas Market together with you!
JBay GrootFees 2026
17 – 31 December 2026 | Jeffreys Bay | FREE Entry
Jeffreys Bay’s festive season is ON! From 17 to 31 December, Jeffreys Bay comes alive with two weeks of concerts, family fun and community events, and everything is FREE!
Headline Concerts
| 17 Dec | Opening GrootFees, Main Beach Ons, Jacobus, Demi Lee Moore, Kurt Darren, Early B & Gertjie, plus the switching-on of the Christmas lights |
| 31 Dec | New Year’s GrootFees Dodo, Blackbyrd, Eloff, Prime Circle, Emo Adams, Jakkalsvibes & Gertjie, ending with a fireworks display to ring in 2027! |
In Between, There’s Plenty More
| 18 Dec | Mamma Mia show |
| 19 Dec | Taylor Swift Tribute, Jenedine Jantjies & SMYC |
| 20 – 24 Dec | Art Exhibition |
| 20 Dec | Outdoor Church Service with Praise & Worship |
| 21 Dec | Country Evening with Ruan van der Kuil, Gertjie & Chantelle |
| 22 Dec | Family Day: firefighter demo, Bester die Renoster, face painting, Santa’s Beach Run, Santa visit, Christmas carols & more |
| 27 Dec | Classics under the Stars |
Back in the 1960s, the world discovered Jeffreys Bay through its perfect waves. This December, it’s the music’s turn to draw the crowds.
Book your accommodation early and support our local guesthouses, restaurants and shops. It’s going to be a busy summer in Kouga!
Presented by Kouga Local Municipality with Afrikaans is Groot and Colesky Artists.
JBay Rocks Music Festival
20 – 31 December 2026 | Jolly Dolphin, Jeffreys Bay
The highlight of the festive season is back! JBay Rocks brings more than 15 of South Africa’s best Afrikaans artists to the stage at the Jolly Dolphin in Jeffreys Bay, from 20 to 31 December 2026. Spoegwolf kicks things off on the 20th, followed by GString & Die Piesangskille, Riaan Benade, and Jack Parow & Droomsindroom in the run-up to Christmas. After the break, Brendan Peyper & Chris Steyn, Die Heuwels Fantasties & Van Pletzen, Appel, Timo ODV & Aidin Caye and Snotkop keep the party going, before Francois van Coke and Early B close out the year on New Year’s Eve, with a big surprise still to be revealed.
JBay Rocks is a festival for young and old (and the young at heart), where families and friends come together to celebrate summer in J-Bay. Grab a Season Ticket for access to every show at only R145 per performance, or book individual shows on Howler.
Line-up
| 20 Dec | Spoegwolf |
| 21 Dec | GString & Die Piesangskille |
| 22 Dec | Riaan Benade |
| 23 Dec | Jack Parow & Droomsindroom |
| 26 Dec | Brendan Peyper & Chris Steyn |
| 27 Dec | Die Heuwels Fantasties & Van Pletzen |
| 28 Dec | Appel |
| 29 Dec | Timo ODV & Aidin Caye |
| 30 Dec | Snotkop |
| 31 Dec | Francois van Coke, Early B & ‘n groot surprise! |
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