Hyde Park Corner Tree Lighting 2026: Live Music and Santa

Hyde Park Corner's much-loved Tree Lighting returns on Thursday, 19 November 2026, as the stars come out to play. The Parlotones, Lira, Yvonne Chaka Chaka and Timothy Moloi take to Centre Court from 6pm, with Cristina Azevedo and MC Bunny Majaja completing the line-up, before the centre's magnificent tree lights up to kick off the festive season. Earlier, the little ones can enjoy Joburg Ballet, Santa and his elves, stilt walkers, face painters and a Krispy Kreme crafts workshop on the Lower Level. The Moët & Chandon Bow Atelier Pop-Up also opens its doors, so bring the whole family along.Important InformationDate: Thursday, 19 November 2026Main event: 6pmVenue: Centre Court, Hyde Park CornerAddress: Corner of Jan Smuts Avenue and Winnie Mandela Drive, Sandton, JohannesburgEntry: Open to the publicPerformers: The Parlotones, Lira, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Timothy Moloi and Cristina Azevedo, with Bunny Majaja as MCChildren's activities: 4pm to 7pm, Lower LevelFree photos with Santa: 19 November, 16h00 to 19h00, and 5 and 12 December, 11h00 to 15h00Moët & Chandon Bow Atelier Pop-Up: Full trading from 20 November to 20 December 2026Parking: Cashless Admyt parking, all under cover, with EV charging stations availableWant the full festive rundown, from Santa photo times to the Kids Around fun in December? Read our guide to the Tree Lighting line-up you can't miss, or plan your visit on the Hyde Park Corner website.