Stellenbosch Wine Festival Returns This Winter
From 26 July to 3 August 2025, Stellenbosch is filling up the wine glasses for a week-long celebration to keep warm this winter. It’s called “Wine Town Stellenbosch” and it’s bigger and better than ever before. Expect everything from winemaker dinners to vertical tastings, happy hour specials and curated wine tours hosted across top Stellenbosch wine estates. Wine Town Stellenbosch 2025 is bringing nine days of world-class wine experiences to the Cape Winelands, culminating in the Stellenbosch Wine Festival – the main event that takes place at the historic Town Hall on 1 and 2 August.
Stellenbosch Wine Festival: Taste Over 200 Wines in One Place
The Stellenbosch Wine Festival will take place over two days. I visited last year and thoroughly enjoyed it! Not only do you get to taste some incredible wine, but there is also a fantastic harvest table and live entertainment.
This walk-around wine tasting gives you access to:
Over 50 top wine producers
More than 200 wine tastings
Live entertainment
And a sumptuous graze table featuring seasonal, local fare by renowned South African chef Bertus Basson and team.
Some of the wineries pouring at the event include Simonsig, Spier, Rust en Vrede, Kleine Zalze, Blaauwklippen, and Alto – plus newcomers like Raats Family Wines, Hidden Valley Wines, and De Meye Vineyards.
Wine Festival Tickets – Book Online
When:
Friday, 1 August: 17:00 – 21:00
Saturday, 2 August: 14:00 – 18:00
Where: Stellenbosch Town Hall
Cost:
R550 online (limited availability)
R600 at the door
Your ticket includes:
Wine tasting tokens
Access to the Bertus Basson graze table
Live entertainment
Book now on Plankton – tickets are limited, so don’t wait!
Wine Town Stellenbosch: A Week-Long Celebration of All Things Wine
The festival is just the tip of the cork! From 26 July, Wine Town Stellenbosch kicks off with exciting wine experiences hosted by local estates, restaurants and tour operators. Keep an eye out for:
Vertical tastings and workshops
Winemaker lunches and dinners
Specials at top restaurants
Happy Hour from 17:00–19:00 at selected wine bars
The full Wine Town programme will be announced soon – follow @stellwineroute on social media to stay in the loop.
Make a Weekend of It & Stay in Stellenbosch
Why rush home when you can turn this into a Winelands escape? The Stay & Play initiative by Visit Stellenbosch invites you to stay in boutique guesthouses and enjoy gourmet meals this winter.
Start planning your wine-filled getaway here: stayandplay.visitstellenbosch.org
