If you are looking for something big, bold and very Cape Town to do this weekend, TropicalDISKO should be on your radar.
Happening on Saturday, December 20, this brand new event is shaping up to be a full-blown summer celebration and a love letter to the city’s vibrant queer community.
TropicalDISKO is a collaboration between Tropical Roast and Diskotekah, in partnership with the City of Cape Town.
It brings together the underground energy of queer culture with the spirit of Cape Town’s legendary outdoor music festivals.
@tropicaldisko ✨🌴 TropicalDISKO 🌴✨ Your 12-hour, inner-city, queer-friendly music adventure is almost here! 💖 A collaboration by @tropicalroast + @diskotekah 🌈 📍 Venue: Cape Town High School 📅 Saturday, 20 December 2025 ⏰ 11:00 – 23:00 🎟️ Tickets live now on @airdosh Big love to our sponsors: @codigo1530_africa @rekorderligsa @capebrewingco ❤️ Relive the magic from our launch party, captured perfectly by @serve_her 📸✨ ⏳ 1 month to go until we launch into sexy, summer vibes! Let’s heat things up, Cape Town. ☀️🔥🌴 #TropicalDISKO #LetsGetFruity ♬ original sound – TropicalDISKO
The result is a 12-hour party that runs from day into night and promises nonstop music, performance and good vibes in the heart of the city.
The music leans into feel-good electronica, disco and house, with a lineup that includes GiZ from Berlin, Kanan K 7 from Brazil, Wata Mami, DJ Diskotekah, Erefaan Pearce, El Gordo and live performances by Tamara Dey and 3 DIVAS.
Rori Bingham will be on MC duties to keep the energy flowing throughout the day.
Beyond the music, this is very much a full experience.
Expect multiple bars on site, plenty of chill rooms when you need a breather, and even a glitter station to level up your look.
It is going to be hot, so bring your swimming costume if you feel like cooling off. Anyone struggling with the heat can expect to be sprayed down.
Top tips for the day include packing sunblock, a hand fan and your best party energy.
TropicalDISKO takes place at the Cape Town High School field in Gardens from 11 am. Tickets are R400 via AirDosh.
This one is made for dancing all day and celebrating summer in Cape Town.
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