Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival

 Fizz, Fashion & the Riviera Dream

The ultimate bubbles weekend is back at Inanda

The countdown to Joburg’s most glamorous winter escape has begun, and this year it’s set to sparkle like never before.

The Johannesburg Cap Classique, Champagne & Bubbles Festival, celebrated with J.C. L Roux, returns on 30 & 31 May to the lush surrounds of the Inanda Polo Club in Sandton, promising two days of unapologetic indulgence, effervescence and Riviera-inspired revelry.

From 11h00 to 14h30, guests can sip their way through an extraordinary line-up of South Africa’s finest Cap Classique producers, alongside a curated selection of international bubbles. Expect standout names like Amari Wines, Anthonij Rupert Wyne (L’Ormarins), Black Elephant Vintners, Graham Beck, Haute Cabrière (home of Pierre Jourdan), J.C. Le Roux, Quoin Rock, Simonsberg, Steenberg, Villiera Wines and WCellar, plus a host of Champagne, Prosecco and sparkling wine houses still to be revealed. With over 20 bubbly stations, the only challenge will be deciding where to start.

As the afternoon unfolds, the tempo shifts. From 14h30, the festival transforms into a full-blown lifestyle celebration! Think vibrant live music, irresistible food stalls (pizza, gelato anyone?) and glasses that never stay empty for long.

This year’s Italian Riviera Red & White dress code invites you to channel sun-drenched glamour and effortless chic. For women: flowing linens, bold prints, oversized sunglasses and statement hats. For men: crisp shirts, tailored shorts or light suits, loafers and a touch of sprezzatura. The best-dressed won’t just turn heads, they’ll walk away with prizes including Field Bar Drinks Boxes, bottles of bubbly and more.

For those seeking the ultimate VIP experience, the Bubbly Lounge (limited to just 300 guests per day) offers a more elevated way to indulge, with a private entrance, exclusive seating, dedicated host, enhanced security, private bathrooms, a welcome glass of bubbly and 20 tasting coupons, all in an atmosphere designed for lingering in style.

For those who prefer to roam and mingle, the General Admission tickets include a branded crystal glass and 10 tasting coupons, more than enough to begin your journey into a world of fizz.

Tickets are available now via Webtickets. But be warned, they always sell fast and once they’re gone, they’re gone.  After all, this is one weekend no Gautengers want to miss.