Sip, Celebrate and Sparkle: The Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival 2025

Johannesburg’s most stylish wine event is bubbling back into town. The Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival 2025 is set to take over the Inanda Country Club in Sandton for a two-day celebration of sparkling sophistication. Taking place on Saturday, 24 May, and Sunday, 25 May, this year’s edition promises to be bigger, better, and fizzier than ever.

Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or a curious newcomer to the world of sparkling wines, this is one event you won’t want to miss.

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An Exclusive Celebration of Sparkling Wine

This dazzling weekend brings together a curated selection of premium Cap Classique, Champagne and sparkling wine producers from across South Africa and France. The lineup includes industry favourites such as:

• Graham Beck

• Haute Cabrière (Pierre Jourdan)

• L’Ormarins

• J.C. Le Roux

• The House of BNG

• Black Elephant Vintners

• Boschendal

• Villiera Wines

• Steenberg Vineyards

• …and many more boutique and award-winning labels.

Guests can sip, swirl, and savour the best bubbles on offer during the tasting hours (11:00-14:30), while the sales and live music segment (14:30-16:00) allows attendees to wind down and enjoy full glasses alongside live performances.

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Food, Fashion and Festivities

Complementing the luxurious drink offerings will be a delicious range of gourmet food stalls. Expect to find bites from:

• Taco Burger

• Sumting Fresh

• Icon Sushi

• Christine’s Biltong

• Chateau Gateaux

• Holly’s Nougat

• …and many more.

The theme for this year’s festival is “Sophisticated Floral Chic,” and fashion lovers will be pleased to know that stunning prizes are up for grabs for the best-dressed guests.

Adding to the ambience, live music from saxophonist Lobelo and Cape Town’s energetic Shen FM will keep the vibe elevated throughout the afternoon.

Ticket Information

Tickets are available exclusively through Webtickets and include two tiers:

• General Admission (R450pp)
  Includes a branded crystal tasting glass and 10 tasting coupons.

• Hospitality Tickets (R850pp)
  Includes access to a private entrance and lounge area, a host, security, a welcome glass of Taittinger Champagne, 20 tasting coupons, and a complimentary bottle of bubbly to take home.
  Note: Saturday Hospitality Tickets are sold out, but Sunday options are still available.

Why You Shouldn’t Miss It

The Cap Classique Festival isn’t just a wine event – it’s a lifestyle experience. It offers Joburgers a rare chance to indulge in some of the world’s finest bubbly while enjoying top-tier local cuisine and stylish socialising in an upscale yet relaxed setting.

Whether you’re looking to build your wine collection, celebrate a special occasion, or simply enjoy a sparkling afternoon under the Highveld sun, this is the place to be.

Plan Your Visit
Venue: Inanda Country Club, Sandton
Dates: Saturday, 24 May & Sunday, 25 May 2025
Time: Tastings from 11h00-14h30 | Sales & Live Music from 14h30-16h00
Tickets: Book via Webtickets

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Source: Webtickets, IOL

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