Summary: SKY HIGH NYE 2026 takes over Sky on Long at Hotel Sky Cape Town on Thursday, 31 December 2026, for a New Year’s Eve celebration featuring R&B, hip-hop, old-school hits, live saxophone by Unathi Jali and a countdown 27 floors above Cape Town. General admission starts at R300, including a complimentary glass of champagne.
Cape Town is getting ready to say goodbye to 2026 with a party high above the Mother City.
SKY HIGH NYE 2026 brings four Head Quarterz experiences together at Sky on Long, Hotel Sky Cape Town, for a New Year’s Eve celebration built around music, champagne and a midnight countdown with a view.
The soundtrack moves between R&B slow jams, hip-hop throwbacks, dance-floor favourites and old-school singalongs. Add a live saxophone performance by Unathi Jali and the chance to welcome 2027 from the hotel’s 27th floor, and the evening has all the ingredients for a lively end to the year.
The celebration brings together four familiar Head Quarterz concepts, each with its own musical flavour.
- R&B Only Lunch: R&B slow jams and soulful classics.
- The Next Episode: Old-school hip-hop, including 90s and 2000s throwbacks.
- Dat’s My Jam: Dance classics, commercial favourites and party anthems.
- Old School Singalong: Familiar singalong songs from the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s.
Live saxophonist Unathi Jali will add another musical dimension to the night, while the DJ and MC lineup is still to be announced.
The main event takes place at Sky on Long, on the 27th floor of Hotel Sky Cape Town. The party runs from 19:00 on Thursday, 31 December 2026, until 02:00 on Friday, 1 January 2027. General admission tickets start at R300 and include a complimentary glass of champagne.
For guests looking for a reserved group experience, there are two upgraded options:
- VIP Bottle Table, from R2,500: Reserved seating for four guests, admission for all four, a reserved VIP bottle table and one complimentary bottle with mixers.
- Exclusive VVIP Bubble, R10,000: An exclusive reserved experience for eight guests, admission for all eight, exclusive VVIP seating and three complimentary bottles with mixers.
Tickets and VIP options are limited, so early booking is recommended. Tickets are available through Quicket.
The dress code is Comfortable & Stylish. Smart casual outfits, jeans and a shirt, dresses, jumpsuits, sneakers or heels are all welcome. There is no need for suits, tuxedos or formal gowns.
Hotel Sky Cape Town is located at 9 Lower Long Street in the Foreshore, Cape Town. With music spanning several decades, a live saxophone performance and a countdown from 27 floors above the city, SKY HIGH NYE 2026 offers a spirited way to welcome the new year. For those who prefer their New Year’s Eve with a lively soundtrack and a view from above, this is one party worth putting on the calendar. The only remaining decision is which of the four musical worlds will get guests onto the dance floor first.
Quick details
- Event: SKY HIGH NYE 2026
- Date: Thursday, 31 December 2026
- Time: 19:00 to 02:00 on 1 January 2027
- Venue: Sky on Long, Hotel Sky Cape Town
- Location: 27th floor
- Address: 9 Lower Long Street, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8000
- General admission: From R300, including a complimentary glass of champagne
- VIP Bottle Table: From R2,500 for four guests, including reserved seating and one complimentary bottle with mixers
- VVIP Bubble: R10,000 for eight guests, including exclusive reserved seating and three complimentary bottles with mixers
- Music concepts: R&B Only Lunch, The Next Episode, Dat’s My Jam and Old School Singalong
- Live performance: Saxophonist Unathi Jali
- DJ and MC lineup: To be announced
- Dress code: Comfortable & Stylish
- Tickets: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/404058-sky-high-new-years-eve/
- Presented by: Head Quarterz and Hotel Sky
FAQs
When is SKY HIGH NYE 2026?
The event takes place on Thursday, 31 December 2026, from 19:00 until 02:00 on New Year’s Day.
Where is the New Year’s Eve party taking place?
At Sky on Long, on the 27th floor of Hotel Sky Cape Town, 9 Lower Long Street, Foreshore.
How much are general admission tickets?
Tickets start at R300 and include a complimentary glass of champagne.
What is included in the VIP Bottle Table package?
The package starts at R2,500 and includes reserved seating for four guests, admission for all four, a reserved VIP bottle table and one complimentary bottle with mixers.
What is included in the VVIP Bubble?
The R10,000 package includes an exclusive reserved experience for eight guests, admission for all eight, exclusive VVIP seating and three complimentary bottles with mixers.
Who is performing live?
Unathi Jali will perform live on saxophone. The DJ and MC lineup will be announced later.
What is the dress code?
The dress code is Comfortable & Stylish. Smart casual clothing, jeans and a shirt, dresses, jumpsuits, sneakers and heels are all suitable.
Where can guests buy tickets?
Tickets are available through Quicket at https://www.quicket.co.za/events/404058-sky-high-new-years-eve/.
