The George Festival 2025 – Culture. Art. Sport. Our community. Our celebration. promises to bring the city together in a true celebration of creativity, unity, and local pride.

The George Festival 2025, taking place from 13 to 16 December, will transform the city into a vibrant hub of entertainment and activity, with events hosted across Unity Park, the Garden Route Botanical Gardens, Thembalethu, Rosemoor, Pacaltsdorp, and the George Museum.

Festival highlights include:

Saturday, 13 December: A full day of sporting action — including 5-a-side soccer, Indigenous Games, Touch Rugby, Netball, and Table Tennis tournaments — culminating in the Annual Lights Festival at Unity Park, with live performances, markets, and family entertainment.

Sunday, 14 December: Eden Street Mile, George Trails/GTR Trail Run (14km and 7km), Gospel Festival at Unity Park, and ongoing sport.

Monday, 15 December: Long Table Literary and Arts Experience at the George Museum, Kiddies Fun Zone at the Botanical Gardens, Bowls for the Blind at the George Bowling Club, and the Louis Massyn 5km and 10km Fun Run.

Tuesday, 16 December: Finals across all sporting codes, Chess, Dominoes, and Scrabble competitions at Unity Park, the MTB Hillbillies Dam Dash (35km, 20km, and 10km), GTR Cross Hike (6km), and the Jazz Summer Festival at the Kaptein Dikkop Amphitheatre, Pacaltsdorp.

Explore the full line-up of events, activities, and entertainment by accessing the programme via the link: https://tinyurl.com/vc2put57

 

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