Summary: Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve takes place at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate near Hermanus on Thursday, 31 December 2026, from 19:30 to 01:00. Standard tickets start at R850 per adult and include a welcome drink, DJ, dancing, themed décor, unlimited 360° video booth access and a midnight countdown to 2027. Children under 12 pay R450.
New Year’s Eve is getting a glamorous Roaring Twenties makeover at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate, where guests can dress in Great Gatsby style and welcome 2027 with champagne energy, dancing and a midnight countdown overlooking Walker Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
The party runs from 19:30 on 31 December 2026 until 01:00 on 1 January 2027, with the guest list capped at just 180 people. That keeps the celebration intimate while giving it plenty of room for Gatsby glamour, music and dancing.
The evening brings the spirit of the Roaring Twenties to Benguela Cove with a Great Gatsby, Roaring Twenties and Black Tie Glamour dress code. Flapper dresses, feathers and black tie are all encouraged as guests step into the theme for the final night of 2026.
- Every adult ticket includes entry, a welcome drink, a live DJ with premium sound, disco lighting, an unlimited 360-degree video booth, themed décor and complimentary parking. Guests can capture their Gatsby looks at the 360-degree booth before joining the dance floor and eventually counting down to midnight.
The evening culminates in a midnight countdown to 2027, with the party continuing until 01:00.
For guests wanting something extra, the Great Gatsby Ticket includes a picnic basket to enjoy during the evening. Standard tickets do not include dinner. Guests can instead book a table at Moody Lagoon Restaurant on the estate, or make a night of it by staying in one of Benguela Cove’s Waterfront Villas.
Early Bird standard tickets cost R850 per person until 15 November 2026, after which the price increases to R950. The Great Gatsby Ticket with Picnic Basket costs R1,350 per person until 15 November, increasing to R1,450 thereafter. Children under 12 pay R450, which includes soft drinks and age-appropriate entertainment.
With Gatsby glamour, a welcome drink, DJ-driven dancing, a 360-degree video booth and a midnight countdown, Benguela Cove offers a stylish way to see out 2026. Guests can dress for the occasion, settle into the lagoon-side setting and raise a glass as the clock moves into 2027.
With capacity limited to 180 guests, the event is designed as a more intimate New Year’s Eve celebration rather than a large-scale crowd. Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate is located near Hermanus in the Western Cape, approximately 15 km from Hermanus town centre and 90 minutes from Cape Town. Tickets and event information are available at https://tinyurl.com/ttdn6mn8. Enquiries can be directed to info@benguelacove.co.za or 087 357 0637.
Quick details
- Event: Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve at Benguela Cove
- Venue: Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate
- Location: Hermanus, Western Cape
- Date: Thursday, 31 December 2026
- Time: 19:30 to 01:00
- Standard Early Bird: R850 per adult until 15 November 2026
- Standard ticket after 15 November: R950
- Great Gatsby Ticket with Picnic Basket: R1,350 until 15 November, then R1,450
- Children under 12: R450, including soft drinks and age-appropriate entertainment
- Adult ticket includes: Entry, welcome drink, live DJ, premium sound, disco lighting, unlimited 360-degree video booth, themed décor and complimentary parking
- Dress code: Great Gatsby, Roaring Twenties, Black Tie Glamour
- Capacity: 180 guests
- Dinner: Not included
- Additional dining: Moody Lagoon Restaurant available for table bookings
- Accommodation: Waterfront Villas
- Booking: https://tinyurl.com/ttdn6mn8
- Enquiries: info@benguelacove.co.za | 087 357 0637
FAQs
When is Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve at Benguela Cove?
The party takes place on Thursday, 31 December 2026, from 19:30 until 01:00.
How much are the tickets?
Standard Early Bird tickets cost R850 per adult until 15 November 2026, then R950. The Great Gatsby Ticket with a picnic basket costs R1,350 until 15 November, then R1,450.
What is included in the standard adult ticket?
It includes entry, a welcome drink, live DJ entertainment, premium sound, disco lighting, an unlimited 360-degree video booth, themed décor and complimentary parking.
Is dinner included?
No. Dinner is not included. Guests can book a table at Moody Lagoon Restaurant on the estate.
What is the dress code?
The dress code is Great Gatsby, Roaring Twenties and Black Tie Glamour. Flapper dresses, feathers and black tie are encouraged.
Are children allowed?
Yes. Children under 12 pay R450, which includes soft drinks and age-appropriate entertainment.
Where is the event?
Great Gatsby New Year’s Eve takes place at Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate near Hermanus, approximately 15 km from Hermanus town centre.
How many guests will attend?
Capacity is capped at 180 guests.
