The Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival Returns to Sandton

The Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival is returning bigger, better and bubblier than ever before. This year’s event will take place on Saturday and Sunday, 24 and 25 May 2025 at the Inanda Polo Club in Sandton, bringing elegant tastings, live entertainment, and delightful nibbles all weekend. Here’s what you need to know.

What's on in Joburg Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival

Two afternoons of tastings at the Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival

Over both festival days, guests can indulge in tastings from 11am to 2.30pm. Following the tastings, until doors close at 4pm, sales will be open for guests to purchase a bottle or two of their favourite bubbly, and live music will take over to end the two exquisite days on a high.

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Producers and food vendors attending the festival in 2025

Some of the confirmed producers in attendance include Amari Wines, Anthonij Rupert Wyne (L’Ormarins), Black Elephant Vintners, Boschendal, Carrol Boyes Wines, Graham Beck, Haute Cabrière (home of Pierre Jourdan), House of Azari, JC Le Roux, Khulu Fine Wine, Laborie Cap Classique, Nanola Wines, Quoin Rock, The House of BNG, Villiera Wines and WCellar, with more to be announced soon.

Confirmed food stalls for the festival so far include Taco Burger, King Arabic, DimsumFest, Sumting Fresh, Christine’s Biltong, Chateaux Gateaux, and Holly’s Nougat.

What's on in Joburg Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival bubbly

Need to know before you go

The dress code for the event is Sophisticated Floral Chic, with prizes up for grabs for the best dressed.

Tickets include two options:

General Admission tickets, which include festival entry, a branded crystal tasting glass, and ten tasting coupons.
VIP tickets, which are limited to 300 people per day and allow access to a private entrance to the venue, a dedicated area complete with host and security guard, a welcome glass of Taittinger Champagne, a branded crystal glass, 20 tasting coupons, and a complimentary bottle of Cap Classique or Andiamo to take home.

Cost: R450pp per day for general admission. R850pp per day for VIP tickets | Book via Webtickets